Scoliosis is currently very common among people of different ages. Scoliosis is a disease of the musculoskeletal system, which is characterized by curvature in the lateral plane of the spine with a simultaneous turn of the vertebrae around the axis. This unpleasant phenomenon leads to malfunctions of the internal organs, impaired functions of the entire chest and the appearance of cosmetic defects. Special exercises can help in the fight against the disease. Scoliosis with their help is corrected only in the mild stage.
In severe rapidly progressive forms of the disease, the main treatment method is surgical intervention. In the event that no deterioration is observed, then resort to conservative methods of treatment. Exercise is an integral part of the complex treatment of scoliotic spinal deformity.
Physical therapy is very effective at all stages of the disease , but the greatest effect can be achieved if you start classes when scoliosis begins to develop. Exercise helps to strengthen the muscles of the body and the formation of the muscle corset, which leads to a gradual stabilization of the spine, the deformation is corrected and, therefore, posture improves.
In each individual case, exercises for scoliosis are selected exclusively by a specialist, it is impossible to do this on your own in any case. The desire to quickly correct the existing curvature and intensive exercise can only aggravate the situation, the process of compensating for the deformation can be impaired, which will provoke the rapid progression of such a serious disease as scoliosis. Exercises are selected depending on the type and degree of the disease, as well as on the dynamics of the disease - symmetric or asymmetric. Physical education as a treatment method should be focused on stabilizing the processes of deformation in the spine.
With minor violations of posture, with a diagnosis of uncomplicated scoliosis, exercises can be performed independently at home, after consultation with the doctor. In such cases, the therapeutic gymnastics complex should consist of simple symmetrical exercises included in the basic complex. These exercises are also indicated at the initial stage of spinal deformity.
During the performance of symmetrical exercises, the effect on the deformation in the spine itself is minimal, this significantly reduces all possible risks. All symmetrical exercises have different effects on the muscles of the body, which are located symmetrically, because due to curvature in the spine, their condition is unbalanced. When performing such exercises, those muscles that are weaker receive a greater load compared to stronger muscles, and they train with greater intensity. As a result of performing symmetrical exercises, the neuromuscular apparatus is gradually adjusted and a balanced muscle corset is formed.
The basic set of exercises for scoliosis includes symmetrical exercises that strengthen and stretch the spine, thereby correcting posture. It is very important to perform all movements slowly and increase the load gradually. Regular performance of the basic set of exercises can significantly improve the patient's condition. However, a violation of the recommendations of doctors can aggravate the deformity, so you need to be careful with this method of treatment.
So, exercises can help cure scoliosis, but only if they are selected by an experienced specialist.