The following types of curvature of the spine are distinguished: lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis. They appear for many reasons and are striking regardless of age. There are many ways to treat them. The main thing is to choose the one that really cures, but does not do even more harm.
What is lordosis?
This is the name of the sagittal curvature of the anatomically correct position of the spine. The physiological form of the pathology is often observed in children of the first year of life, however, it should be noted that this is the age norm of the development and formation of the musculoskeletal system. If there is a violation of the position of the spine, a change in the shape of the chest occurs, as well as compression of the internal organs. It is necessary to determine the reasons for identifying the ailment, after you have figured out what lordosis is. Kyphosis, scoliosis are described below.
Causes of lordosis
Specialists in the field of orthopedics highlight the following reasons for the development of lordosis:
- hereditary predisposition;
- the presence of excess body weight;
- violation of the intrauterine formation of the rudiments of the musculoskeletal system;
- injuries of various segments of the vertebral section;
- hernias;
- osteochondrosis disease;
- prolonged stay in a certain static position;
- excessive loads;
- the presence of chronic diseases of the muscular system;
- inflammation in the segment of the spinal disc;
- violation of bone density;
- dwarfism;
- violation of the formation of the arch of the feet;
- fast growth rate.
To prevent this pathology, it is necessary to perform a complex of therapeutic exercises on a daily basis. Also, when the first symptoms of the disease appear, you should consult a specialist for a detailed differential diagnosis.
Lordosis treatment
The main method of treatment is surgery, it is prescribed with a very strong curvature of the spinal column. After surgery, rehabilitation is quite lengthy and painful. It includes:
- medical gymnastics;
- massage;
- physiotherapy.
All of the above methods help strengthen muscles and improve well-being.
The disease itself is formed, most often, due to physical exertion and also a sedentary lifestyle. These are the main factors in the appearance of this unpleasant disease. Improve and alleviate the condition using a special bandage. With regular wear it unloads and overall health improves.
Women in position are most often faced with this problem, and experts recommend that they wear a medical bandage. When choosing it, consider the size of the abdomen. It is not recommended to experiment and prescribe treatment yourself. At the first symptoms, you should seek the help of a doctor. After the examination, the doctor will select the necessary treatment that will improve the dynamics of the disease.
Popular treatments
The main methods of treatment of lordosis of the cervical spine:
- manual therapy;
- massotherapy;
- acupuncture;
- exercises for the skeleton of the spine;
- swimming;
- ethnoscience.
Do not forget that treatment should be carried out regularly. With an incorrect approach to the disease, the effect will be only negative.
Do not be lazy and forget about physical therapy. An integrated approach is the main method for proper treatment. Specialists, given the individual characteristics of the body and the severity of the disease, prescribe treatment. Basically, in the treatment of cervical lordosis, muscle strengthening in this department is used. And also normalize the position of the spine.
They treat lordosis of the cervical spine with massage and it is also important to find a good manual. A competent specialist will help to normalize and smooth the spinal column. In the initial stages, there is a positive trend. In general, this unpleasant disease must be treated on time. At the first symptoms, you need to seek help from specialists. For each patient, treatment is selected individually.
What is kyphosis?
Kyphosis of the 1st degree is a disease that often appears due to the following reasons:
- Constant or periodic change in posture during sitting or standing. You should not always bend at the table. This rule must be followed from childhood.
- Slouch. Often manifested with a sufficiently large growth.
- Exhaustion of the muscles of the back. They cannot hold the standard position of the skeleton.
- Cerebral palsy.
- The formation of spinal bodies of a pathological nature. It is worth noting that it is not only acquired, but also occurs at birth.
- Polio. This childhood, extremely terrible disease, can make a child disabled literally forever.
- Osteoporosis. It manifests itself as extremely fragile bones.
- Osteochondrosis.
- Surgery in the spine.
- Rickets. The presented disease can cause systemic changes in the functioning of the whole organism.
- Injury to the muscles or directly to the spinal column.
- Spondylitis It is an inflammation that, as a result, leads to the destruction of the vertebrae.
- Malignant lesions of the entire skeleton.
- Tuberculosis of bones. It is worth noting that kyphosis, at times, develops as a result of some non-infectious and infectious diseases.
Kyphosis treatment
In the initial stages, this disease is treated quite simply and does not cause complications and pain. The treatment of kyphosis of the thoracic spine in the initial stages is carried out conservatively:
- Medications help relieve the condition and relieve pain. Inflammation relieves a drug called Diclofenac, chondroprotectors are used, they restore cartilage tissue.
- Exercises should only be prescribed by the attending physician who knows the patient’s medical history. Physiotherapy exercises will help restore posture and improve overall well-being.
- Massage or manual therapy will help strengthen muscles and relieve pain.
- Physiotherapy. This type of procedure improves blood circulation and relieves pain and stiffness of clamped muscles.
- With kyphosis, doctors recommend using a corset. With it, the load on the affected area is reduced and the pain is reduced. Basically, it must be worn with prolonged physical exertion. And also after surgical treatment it is simply necessary. It is prescribed only by a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body.
Surgical intervention
If the patient underwent surgery, then after him all the recommendations of the doctors must be followed. Most often, with kyphosis, one operation is not enough and the patient is advised to perform a second intervention after a certain time. Rehabilitation after surgical treatment is quite lengthy and can take one year, or even more. Many people turn to a professional rehabilitation specialist for help, and the dynamics are only positive. Alternative methods of treatment consist in proper nutrition. A healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet are also important to any person.
Prevention
Prevention in this disease is as follows:
- visiting the pools;
- physical education in the morning is important, with the help of it the spinal column straightens and blood flow improves;
- the use of a contrast shower improves overall well-being and gives extra energy.
It must be borne in mind that any disease at the initial stage is treated quite quickly and simply. But neglected cases are much more difficult to cure and, most often, doctors recommend surgery.
Causes of Scoliosis
It is considered quite common, and almost every person has a curvature of the spine. The main causes of scoliosis (ICD-10 M41):
- Improper posture, this is due to a long stay in one position. Most often, posture is developed at school age, which is noticeable if the child is not taught to sit at the school desk correctly. Another reason is carrying weights in one hand. Due to this, there is a violation of posture.
- Past infectious diseases.
- Various injuries and damage to the spine.
- Neurological diseases.
- This can be either a congenital or an acquired type of pathology.
- Damage to bone tissue after diseases such as tuberculosis or syphilis.
- Muscle weakness leads to the development of scoliosis.
With a timely and correct approach to scoliosis (ICD-10 M41), a number of complications can be prevented. Namely, it is necessary from childhood to accustom a child to an active lifestyle. This is, first of all, a visit to the pool, with its help the muscular skeleton of the human skeleton is strengthened. And it is also important to visit specialists and undergo medical examinations at least once a year.
Treatment methods
C - shaped scoliosis is a violation of the position of one segment of the spine in the lateral direction. Treatment of pathology consists in using the following methods:
- Drug exposure. It consists in taking anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs.
- Physiotherapy. This is a set of physical exercises aimed at strengthening the muscular corset of the musculoskeletal system.
- Use of orthopedic appliances. It is an aid, it is used to fix the correct position of the spine. The use of orthopedic corsets in the elimination of curvature of the spine is one of the most effective methods of treating scoliosis in adolescents. This orthopedic device is made in accordance with the individual anthropometric data of each patient.
- Manual therapy. This method is aimed at the integrated impact and use of hand massaging and the use of techniques such as rubbing, kneading, vibration and moderate pressure. It should be noted that this method of exposure allows you to restore the correct position of the displaced segment of the spine without the use of surgery.
- Reflexology. It is an auxiliary method of influencing the muscle corset of the spine, allows you to strengthen it and reduce the intensity of cramping.
- Massage. It is a method of physiotherapeutic effect on the body, consists in the use of essential oils. Massage is used to restore back muscle function, as well as reduce the intensity of pain. The duration of the procedure is thirty minutes. It is also necessary to say that this manipulation is necessarily carried out by courses to achieve positive dynamics in treatment.
Surgical intervention
This method of treatment for C-shaped scoliosis is used in cases where all of the above methods have not brought the proper result. For the procedure, general anesthesia is performed, then an incision is made in which metal clips are installed to fix the correct position of all vertebrae. After treatment, the following recommendations must be observed:
- holding correct posture;
- dose the permissible load;
- the use of dairy products;
- daily morning exercises;
- uniform mass distribution;
- the use of vitamins and minerals.
The treatment of kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis is more physiotherapeutic than medication. To quickly obtain a result in the initial stages, you must follow all the doctor's instructions, and then the therapy will be successful. Of course, scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis will not go away forever, but at least they won’t be tormented for a certain period.