There are three types of curvature of the spine:
- Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine;
- lordosis is the curvature of the spine in front;
- kyphosis is the posterior curvature of the spine.
Causes of curvature of the spine
The causes of curvature of the spine may be congenital or acquired. Congenital causes are related to the violation of intrauterine development, in consequence of which there may be underdevelopment of the vertebrae or other pathologies of fetal development. The acquired causes include the causes caused by certain diseases - it can be rickets, pleurisy, poliomyelitis, tuberculosis, as well as diseases associated with different muscle development, including unilateral paralysis or rheumatic diseases.
Also, the basis for curvature may be a trauma to the spine or the physiological characteristics of a person that lead to the forced acceptance of an incorrect posture - a flat foot, a different length of legs or strabismus. Professional activity of a person plays an important role. People who are mostly in their working hours have to sit, are more prone to diseases associated with curvature of the spine.
Symptoms of curvature of the spine
As a rule, initially the spine disorder is characterized by rapid fatigue, pain in the back or chest. Also, the symptoms that can signal the curvature of the spine, is the asymmetry of the shoulders, ears, shoulder blades, waist, bulging ribs and stoop.
Subsequently, the curvature leads to a decrease in the mobility of the spine, deformation of the vertebrae, and eventually the body will deviate to the side. This will give rise to a sense of instability, and to maintain balance, a person will look for support, which will lead to a curvature of the spine in other departments.
Is it possible to cure the curvature of the spine?
As a rule, congenital curvature of the spine can not be completely eliminated, while the acquired one can be easily treated, provided that a specialist is contacted in a timely manner. It is known that most of the deformity of the spine is manifested in children aged 6 to 12 years - it is during this period that there is an intensive growth of the child's body. It is necessary to be very attentive during this period with children and at the slightest infringements to address to the expert. And at the age of 18 years, the treatment of the curvature of the spine is more rehabilitative in nature - strengthening and supporting procedures.
Treatment of curvature of the spine
First of all, you must adhere to the necessary diet, enriched with vitamins, and regular walks in the air. With conservative treatment of curvature of 1 and 2 degree, therapeutic exercise is applied. LFK is indicated for treatment at all stages of development of curvature of the spine and includes a number of special exercises:
- physiotherapy;
- elements of sport;
- exercise in water;
- massage;
- Correction with corset.
The complex of special sports and gymnastic exercises with curvature of the spine helps to strengthen and develop the muscular corset. A therapeutic massage will help relieve muscle tension and restore proper blood circulation.
Another way to treat the curvature of the spine is a posture corrector - an orthopedic corset. It is used for the prevention, rehabilitation and treatment of diseases associated with the spine. Corset provides fixation of all parts of the spine
and promotes the training of muscles to hold the spine on its own. Most women believe that the attractiveness of their appearance depends on cosmetics, hairstyles or clothes. This certainly has some truth, but even if your head is beautifully stylized, and your face is expertly tinted, bad posture, slouching shoulders, all your efforts are wasted.
Correct posture is not just beautiful, it is, above all, the prevention of curvature of the spine. Do not forget to perform general strengthening and health-improving exercises every morning. Also, along with gymnastics it is very important to observe the hygiene of work - the correct lighting of the workplace, the appropriate size of the table and chair, comfortable furniture, etc.
And most importantly, remember that it takes care of the spine from the earliest childhood and is best suited for treatment of spine disorders in the initial stages.