All About The Dikul Workout And How It Can Change Your Life - Yes, Really

Dec 11, 2018

Did you know that 100 million Americans suffer from some sort of chronic pain? And the most common areas of pain reported are from the lower back and neck area? Dealing with this pain is a daily challenge. However, it is not nearly as bad as being told you will never walk again.

Valentin Dikul was told he would never walk again. But he paid no attention to that diagnosis. Instead, he developed a workout system that taught him to walk again. Even better, he shared it with the world to change other people's lives.

Let's learn all about who Valentin Dikul is and the story of how he developed his own workout system. You will see how his set of exercises can improve your life as he has done for thousands around the world.

Valentin Dikul is a circus gymnast. He is the head of a rehabilitation center for those with musculoskeletal system diseases. Valentin's childhood was rough. However, with skill and determination, he became a top circus performer. In 1962, though, tragedy struck. During a performance, one of the support beams broke, sending Dikul plummeting to the ground 40 feet below. Doctors told him that he would never walk again due to his injuries.

Instead of falling into despair, Valentin started doing exercises. He started with his upper body and then started working on his paralyzed lower body. In the beginning, he placed a rope around his paralyzed legs, then pulled them up with a pulley system. He created a counterbalance by using weights on the other end of the pulley system. He was able to design the exercise mechanics with no help from anyone but himself.

After years of routine exercise, Dikul returned to a completely normal life. Plus, his constant exercising made him one of the strongest people on Earth. His unique ability to juggle weights even landed him in the Guinness World Book of Records. Despite his physical prowess, Dikul considers his greatest achievement to be the medical rehabilitation methodology he developed for people who have spinal injuries.

You don't even have to have a serious injury to experience pain and stiffness in your spine. Conditions like vertebral disc prolapse, osteochondrosis, and scoliosis can happen in children and adults alike. A Dikul workout may help.

It starts with selecting a set of exercises. The exact exercises you need will differ depending on what condition you want to treat. The good news is that the exercises are simple.

Let's look at a set of exercises designed for anyone experiencing constant back pain and discomfort due to osteochondrosis.

Lie down flat on your back with your arms spread, palms facing down. Legs are straight with feet together. Without moving your head, shoulders or feet, slowly turn your left hip to your right side. Hold for 3 seconds and return to starting position. Repeat on the other side.

Lie flat on your back, with your legs spread shoulder distance apart. Cross your hands over your chest. Keep your pelvis and legs on the floor while doing this exercise. Turn your right shoulder slowly towards the right. Hold for 3 seconds and return to starting position. Repeat on the other side.

Lie down with your feet together. Spread your arms out with the palms facing the floor. Keep your head and shoulders firmly on the floor when doing this exercise. Move both of your legs as far to the right as possible while keeping your feet together. Hold for 3 seconds and return to starting position. Repeat on the other side.

Lie on your back with feet shoulder-width apart. Cross your hands over your chest. Keep your pelvis and legs firmly on the floor while performing this exercise. Tilt your body to the left in a smooth sliding movement. Hold for 3 seconds and return to starting position. Repeat on the right side.

Stand up straight, with your feet planted firmly to the ground. Face forward. Do not round your back doing this exercise. Bend your knees and bend over slowly while keeping your hands down at your side. Hold for 3 seconds and slowly stand back up.

You can pick the exercises or ask a specialist for assistance.

Besides doing specific exercises in the Dikul workout, it is also important to work on mental health.

• You have to maintain a positive mindset and have the belief that you will make a complete recovery.
• Don't let anything distract you while you are doing the workout.
• When you feel anger or irritation, pause the workout and try to return to a more positive mindset.
• At the end of the workout, affirm that today's workout was useful and you accomplished a lot.

To accomplish your goals, you need to keep Dikul's principles in mind:

• You must have the psychological strength to accomplish physical strength. That means having perseverance, faith, and emotional stability.
• You want exercise to encourage muscles to return to normal, but not wear them out. Three times a week is enough for most physical issues.
• Do the same routine for every workout.
• Do not do the exercises fast. They should be done gently and rhythmically. There should be no stress.
• You should never experience shortness of breath.
• Let your body tell you what's happening. If you ever experience severe pain during a workout, stop immediately. Deal with the cause of the pain before proceeding.

Dikul's methods and example are truly inspiring. If you are impressed by this man and his methods, talk with your rehabilitation specialist about incorporating his workout into your treatment.

Let us know which methods you are currently using for your spinal problems. Do you have a friend or family member dealing with something similar? Make sure they read this as well.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation by your doctor. Your health is important to us!