[Prevention of spinal disorders]

The increasing number of people suffering from vertebral column disorders, despite great progress having been made in both diagnosis and treatment, shows the necessity of an effective prophylaxis. The therefore requisite recognition, generally and from case to case, of pathogenic factors, is of essential importance. Influencing prevailing physical conditions such as static, dynamic, muscular and other functional factors by appropriate, drilled exercises, takes priority. Later, correction and instruction for day to day living, such as standing, walking, sitting down, sitting, lifting, carrying and lying correctly, is of equal importance to taking into consideration the possible harmful effects at the place of work, and of sport and also psychosomatic mechanism. The problem with the prophylaxis is that the activities listed should be carried out all life long, but the effects, particularly by primary prevention, cannot be seen till later.