SM System – for Patients with Spinal Problems

SM System

It is a set of exercises that activate muscle chains, ensuring the internal stability of the deep axial system. It is one of the most modern methods applied for incorrect posture, using correct breathing. It significantly helps strengthen weakened parts of the movement system and subsequently release shortened structures.

The most effective method of preventing, or subsequently removing, spinal pain is stabilization and mobilization of the spine, also known by the abbreviation SM system.

The SM system consists of simple but effective exercises based on the activation of muscle spirals. During the exercise, the midline is aligned and the deep stabilization system is activated, which is extremely important for correct posture. By straightening the body, the intervertebral discs are decompressed, the spine is stretched, which gradually releases blockages, thereby also preventing muscle imbalances.

During the exercise, correct breathing, body position, and also the strength and speed of the movement performed are very important.

The SM system also brings the effect of lengthening the spine (pulling it upward along its axis), which enables regeneration of the intervertebral discs and induces correct posture, which is the basis for a correct walking pattern.

Such spinal exercises activate the spiral muscle chains of the trunk, arms and legs. They restore healthy posture through the activation of weakened muscle chains from the shoulder, back, through the oblique abdominal muscles, all the way to the muscles of the feet. They can also help in the case of flat feet. They are an excellent compensation for a sedentary lifestyle as well as muscle imbalances around the spine. They are also suitable as a healthy way of balancing out imbalances for overloaded active athletes. They are also suitable for those who practise a one-sided sport — e.g. tennis, badminton, squash, canoeing, etc.

How the exercise works

During the exercise, the vertebrae are pulled apart from each other by spiral muscle chains, and the spine is simultaneously stretched upward. Thanks to this effect, the SM system relieves back pain.

Most SM system exercises align the spine to the midline while simultaneously stretching it upward. Thanks to this effect, movement is evenly distributed across the individual segments of the spine and large joints.

The exercise is suitable for any age group from 5 to 100 — children, women, men, seniors, pregnant women, amateur and elite athletes, who practise the SM system under the guidance of a physiotherapist as conditioning training aimed at improving athletic performance and preventing overload and degeneration of the spine and large joints during sport.

The SM System is a rehabilitation system that, through physiotherapy exercises, helps patients recover and regenerate. The SM System is a unique system that, through special exercises, also helps improve the function of muscles and joints. Exercises with a physiotherapist are designed to improve range of motion, flexibility and strength. Come try the SM system at our physio centre in Bratislava.

The SM system is a safe and gentle treatment that can provide lasting relief from pain and dysfunction. If you're looking for an alternative to traditional physical therapy or massage therapy, the SM system might be right for you. If you're looking for a physiotherapist in Bratislava who offers the SM system, look no further than physio&care Bratislava. Our highly qualified and experienced team will create a personalized treatment plan with you to help you recover quickly and effectively.

The SM system is intended for patients with the following problems:

• spinal pain
• scoliosis
• incorrect posture
• intervertebral disc disorders
• conditions after spinal surgery
• helps remove incorrect movement patterns

The best way to ease back pain is exercise focused on the back muscles. One such exercise is the SM system. Back exercise can help strengthen the spinal muscles and reduce tension in the back. This method can help you get relief from back pain.

The SM system consists of active resistance exercises that serve to strengthen the trunk and limbs. The goal is to achieve full mobility. It is used for the prevention and therapy of movement disorders as well as conditioning training.

With correct exercise we counteract degeneration of the spine and the body's weight-bearing joints. The exercise is also suitable as prevention for sedentary work, incorrect posture resulting from a faulty movement pattern, and asymmetric loading during sport. It's enough to exercise 15 minutes a day to activate the muscle spirals and stimulate the body's weight-bearing system.

The SM system is used for the prevention and therapy of movement disorders as well as conditioning training.