Improper posture is not only an aesthetic problem. Its roots are much deeper. It can cause many diseases: not only the spine, but also internal organs. However, one should not give in to panic, noticing the child’s not exactly flat back . Timely steps taken will help fix the problem. In this case, it is important enough to understand what triggered such a defect. In this case, the main reason for the violation of posture is a hereditary factor or acquired?
Unpleasant consequences
Vertebral syndrome is a defect that develops in people working at a computer. In this case, the main reason for the violation of posture is sedentary work. A prolonged stay in one position provokes the occurrence of a problem.
In this case, curvature of the spine can lead to much more serious diseases. At the initial stages, postural disturbances are insignificant, so it will be quite difficult to notice them. Pain may appear in the lumbar region, shoulder girdle, or other parts of the back. The situation is aggravated if a person continues to sit just as wrong. This leads to the rapid development of various spinal deformities. Often in such cases, osteochondrosis, scoliosis are diagnosed. The patient experiences frequent pains in the back and neck. Violations of the integrity of joints and vertebrae can be detected.
The main features and types
Violation of posture is an important symptom. It characterizes a separate rather large group of diseases manifested by curvature of the spine.
Types of posture disorders are usually divided into the following changes:
- in the vertical plane;
- in horizontal;
- simultaneously in both planes.
Each of them is characterized by its specific position of the spine, both shoulder blades, as well as the bones of the pelvis and lower limbs.
According to this, in medicine, the following types of posture disorders are distinguished:
- Scoliosis. Deviations of the spine in any direction.
- Kyphosis, stoop, as well as a round and flat back are manifested by bending forward.
- Lordosis. The disease is characterized by excessive bending of the spine back.
In this case, incorrect posture persists to a greater extent due to a certain state of muscles and ligaments.
The main causes of the problem in children
The main reason for the violation of posture is not only the incorrect posture mentioned above. As a rule, many factors lead to this problem. And, often, it is their combination that provokes the development of the disease.
Causes of postural disturbance:
- chronic diseases and malnutrition;
- undeveloped muscles of the muscles of the back and abdomen;
- immobility;
- hereditary or constitutional features of the skeleton;
- the presence of any congenital abnormalities of the entire musculoskeletal system;
- visual or hearing impairment that causes the child to take a forced, incorrect position;
- incorrect height of the desktop in accordance with the growth of the child;
- very soft mattress;
- insufficiently convenient or even incorrectly selected portfolio.
Parents can notice and diagnose a violation of the child’s posture on their own. One has only to observe well how the child stands and sits in the most laid-back pose. Gait is also important - the child should not slouch. If in doubt, analyze the above causes of posture disturbance. Perhaps it is worth changing the mattress, table. Or you should put the child in the sports section.
How to distinguish normal posture? Remember that normal blades should always be at the same level. The shoulders are exceptionally flat. And the gait is laid-back.
Symptomatology
It’s quite difficult to describe the nature of pain directly. It can be very different and appear both in the neck, and under the shoulder blades or in the lumbar region. It also happens that discomfort appears in the inguinal region or in the thigh.
The main symptoms usually include mild pain in the head and neck, some visual impairment, shooting pains localized behind the ears and under the shoulder blades. The patient may complain of goosebumps, stiff neck, numbness of the limbs. There may also be completely different disorders of the internal organs, arrhythmia, tachycardia, asthma, fairly frequent colds. There are many more such symptoms, but not all of them will indicate a violation of posture.
Degrees of curvature
Violations of posture, manifested in the frontal plane, can be described as a kind of mismatch of the location of one half of the body with respect to the other.
With I degree, very slight changes are manifested. The timely detection of posture disorders in this case gives a very real chance with constant monitoring to get rid of the problem.
The second degree is characterized by more pronounced changes. However, even such a violation of posture in preschoolers can still be corrected. As a rule, a course of special exercises is selected.
But already with the third degree of violation of posture, spinal deformity cannot be eliminated only with the help of gymnastics.
Pathology Test
It is easy enough to visually notice a violation of posture:
- scoliosis is characterized by a deviation of the spine in one of the parties;
- kyphosis can be suspected with stoop;
- lordosis - a strong bend back.
To determine the latest pathology, you can conduct a small test.
- You need to stand up, pressing your back tight against the cabinet or wall.
- The feet are closed. The head should also be pressed against the wall.
- Hands down at the seams.
Posture can be considered good if your palm does not pass between the wall and the back. Otherwise, the abdomen simply pulls the spine forward due to weakness of the abdominal muscles.
Disease prevention
It should be noted that if we are talking about the initial stage of pathology, then the correction of posture that has been started in time can completely eliminate the ailment. Therefore, if even the slightest deviation from the norm is noticed, it is recommended to consult a doctor immediately.
Along with the doctor's prescriptions, it is important not to forget about the correct position of the spine. If you basically have a sedentary lifestyle, and you spend a lot of time at a table or computer, then, first of all, you need to learn how to sit properly. The back must be straight. The blades are strictly on the same level. The shoulders are located exclusively on the vertical axis, focusing on the earlobes. It is better not to lean on the back of the chair.
Attention should also be paid to the legs. They must be bent only at a right angle. The feet are completely on the floor. Legs are placed parallel to each other. You can’t cross them and throw them on one another. Such actions give an excessive load on the spine.
Elbows do not need to be taken too far from the body. They should be lightly pressed or located at a distance from the palm of his hand.
Recommendations for the fight against the disease
Remember, posture correction should only occur after consultation with a doctor. Otherwise, instead of the desired improvement, an aggravation of the problem can be obtained. As a rule, doctor's recommendations include the following measures:
- Special corset. If violations of posture are clearly visible, then just sitting right here does not help. It will be necessary to periodically wear a special corset for posture correction. Do not wear such a device as you wish! Only an orthopedic surgeon can choose the right corset.
- Short breaks. In order for the back to rest, you need to take small regular breaks in work. The best option is to get up every half hour. You need to often change the position of your body, but always monitor whether you are sitting correctly.
- Walking. At least once an hour, you will need to get up from the table and walk a bit. It will be best to go out into the fresh air. Sometimes you can do a warm-up or exercise.
- Breathing exercises. They can be done without even getting up from the table.
- Sport. Special physical education has a very good effect on the body as a whole. With violations of posture, it helps to strengthen swimming muscles. Yoga classes are recommended.
- Frequent walks. You need to regularly arrange short walks. It is walking that strengthens all the muscles of the back and prevents your spine from bending.
Principles of Posture Corrector
These devices are used to unload the muscles of the back. As a result, the relaxed tissue begins to contract properly. As a result, the spine is slightly aligned. Over time, the ligamentous apparatus is almost completely restored. As a result, the spine becomes flat.
Corrector Advantages:
- used as a completely independent preventive method;
- convenient to use, it can be worn under clothes;
- has a special reliable fixation.
Indications for use:
- scoliosis, kyphosis and other disorders of posture;
- stoop, round back;
- various spinal deformities in children suffering from cerebral palsy.
Conclusion
Remember that the main cause of poor posture is poor muscle development. You can protect yourself and loved ones from pathologies of the spine by playing sports and strict observance of the correct position of the body.