Doctors are sounding the alarm — according to the latest research on spinal problems, the diagnosis of "Scoliosis" in children beats all records of acceptable values. According to the WHO, the verdict "Scoliosis" was rendered by 20-30% more often than even 10 years ago. The problem of this negative statistics lies in the prevailing stationary or sedentary state throughout the day.
More than 70% of children due to improper posture or failure to follow the culture of proper sitting at the table have a spinal deformity. At the age of 5 to 10 years, the child is in the correct posture, since during this period the bone tissue is most elastic.
Causes of scoliosis:
- wrong posture, long and wrong sitting at the desk, at the table;
- injuries;
- unbalanced nutrition;
- heavy school bags, on one shoulder;
- inactive lifestyle;
- weak muscle corset;
Signs and symptoms of scoliosis in children:
- visible spinal deformity;
- gait disturbance;
- flat feet;
- muscle roller in the lumbar region;
- asymmetry of shoulders, pelvis, legs;
- headaches;
- back pain, between the shoulder blades, in the lower back, in the chest;
- head always lowered;
- stoop with collapsed shoulders;
There are plenty of prevention tips, the main thing is to follow them before the development of the disease:
- walk regularly, without weight;
- go swimming, which will strengthen the muscular corset of the back;
- follow the posture, do not slouch;
- properly rational to eat;
- correctly organize your workplace in order not to overload the spine. A chair for proper posture, proper lighting, a table that is adjustable in height — all this is a guarantee of your healthy back;
- take vitamins;
- morning exercise;
- comfortable furniture;
- massage;
- orthopaedic insoles in shoes;
- furniture for the prevention of scoliosis;
There are also the numbers of exercises that will help you strengthen your back muscles, thereby preventing and preventing the development of Scoliosis. All exercises can be used at home:
- Walking on the toes with arms raised.
- Walking on the heels with hands widened behind the back, into the castle.
- Walking with arms outstretched, raising your knees high.
- Maximum flattening of the shoulder blades, hold for 2-3 seconds and alternate the complete relaxation of the muscles.
And remember a healthy child — happy parents.
