The upright posture that humans received during evolution gives them a huge number of advantages over other mammals. In connection with the vertical position of the body, both posture and the problems associated with it appeared. If a child develops correctly both from a physical and psychological point of view, he will look natural and beautiful and feel good. The first indicator of health is even posture.
Violations of this indicator can be both congenital and acquired. Pathological
curvature of the spine can lead to pain and abnormalities in the functioning of vital body systems. Prevention
of posture disorders is carried out using various techniques, which will be described below.
The role of correct posture
The habitual position of the human body in space - this is posture. Types of disorders, prevention of spinal diseases - a qualified orthopedist can tell about all this. Particular attention should be paid to posture in childhood. At this time, many problems can be solved without medication. Physiotherapy exercises will come to the rescue. It is no coincidence that kids in kindergarten and elementary school undergo annual medical examinations. Thus, it is possible to identify diseases, including pathology of the spine, at an early stage.
Prevention of posture disorders is carried out using self-control and special exercises. In addition, parents are required to know the signs of the correct position of the back of the child. Both buttocks of the baby should be located on the same level, and the clavicles should create a horizontal line. The same limbs should have the same length. The shoulder blades, shoulders and nipples are also ideally located symmetrically.
What are the functions of correct posture?
Parents need to know what functions the child's posture performs. The reasons for its violation, prevention are also quite important information that can be found out from a pediatric orthopedist in a local clinic. First of all, correct posture contributes to an even distribution of loads on the spine. This is especially important at school age, when the child is growing rapidly. In addition, if a person develops correctly, he has excellent coordination of movements, keeps his balance without problems.
Posture is not only an external indicator. A flat back provides protection for the internal organs and their proper functioning. Recommendations for the prevention of posture disorders are provided so that the child as a whole develops correctly. However, the aesthetic side is not in last place. A slouching back makes a person less attractive. This means that complexes and a lack of communication will appear.
What causes spinal curvature?
Exercises for the prevention of posture disorders must be done by absolutely everyone. Most importantly, do not forget about this in childhood. Parents should make sure that the child is sitting properly at the desk. And during morning exercises it is worth 3-5 minutes to give exercises for the back. Why is this needed? And then, that you can get a curvature of the spine quickly enough. Problems can be caused by improper position at the desktop, poor lighting in the room, uncomfortable clothes, lack of physical activity.
Unfortunately, posture disorders can also be congenital. They are sometimes associated with ailments of connective tissue, rickets. If a person has pathologies of the visual and auditory apparatus, there will probably also be problems with posture over time. This is due to the fact that you have to constantly look closely and listen. In this case, the prevention of posture disorders is carried out using self-control.
Types of Posture Disorders
Depending on the curvature of a particular plane, several types of violations are distinguished. The most common pathology in children is stoop. The main symptoms are pterygoid scapula and bent head. Problems most often arise if the school desk is incorrectly selected. A round back is a serious violation. This is an extreme stoop. The child may move the center of gravity. You can often watch people walking on bent legs. This the patient does in order to maintain balance.
What else is wrong posture (types of violations)? Prevention should also be carried out if symptoms of a
flat back appear
. With this deviation, all
physiological bends of the spine become flat. The problem is that with such a pathology there is no depreciation and the entire load falls on the base of the skull. If timely measures are not taken, the patient may develop osteochondrosis.
Experts call a violation of posture in the frontal direction scoliosis. A sign of the disease is a violation of the symmetry of the body. The problem can be easily diagnosed by asking a person to stand upright. Shoulders, shoulder blades, nipples - all this will be at different levels.
Why are posture disorders dangerous?
Any deviations from normal values contribute to the development of serious diseases. If we talk about violations of posture, then the musculoskeletal system of a person suffers. If untimely to pay attention to the problem, serious diseases such as osteochondrosis, osteoarthritis, chest deformity can develop . In the future, deviations in the functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems may appear.
Finding posture deviations is a snap. All you need to do is regularly undergo an orthopedic examination. Parents should examine children at home. In case of any suspicion, it is advisable to seek the advice of a specialist.
Prevention
Correction can be carried out using various techniques. Recommendations for parents on the prevention of posture disorders may include physical therapy at home, wearing orthopedic corsets, maintaining the correct posture while working at the desk. Of great importance for violations of posture is massage. However, only a qualified specialist can carry out the procedure. The doctor will help relieve muscle spasm and establish metabolic processes in the body.
In medical institutions, the prevention of posture disorders is carried out using special exercises on simulators. If a child has an initial stage of scoliosis, for example, a specialist develops a special set of exercises using the Swedish wall, hoops, dumbbells. Additionally, the doctor may recommend exercises to perform at home.
Summarize
Any disturbance in posture is a step towards spinal disease. There are a huge number of correction methods. But the most important is self-control. It is important that the child is sitting properly at the desk, sleeping in a comfortable bed. The use of special orthopedic mattresses is welcome.