Nowadays, in the age of advanced technology and a sedentary lifestyle, scoliosis is such a common disease that almost every second teenager has this diagnosis on his medical record. The word "scoliosis" in Greek sounds like "curved", "curve". But in fact, it is a descriptive term for various types of curvature of the spine. About what this disease happens, as well as about the methods of its treatment will be discussed in our article.
General information about the disease
Scoliosis is very insidious, it can strike at any of the systems of the human body. The development of this disease is caused by many factors, for example, a lack of calcium in the body, poor posture when sitting, overweight or poor physical preparation. Manifesting in childhood, scoliosis can progress to the most severe forms, tormenting a person for a very long time.
The diagnosis of scoliosis has 4 degrees. Often there is scoliosis of the cervical spine, which is one of the main causes of stoop, causing chest deformity and noticeable body defects. The spine can not only bend, but also begin to turn around its own axis. A form of the disease is also widespread when the spine bends in one direction (right or left) - this is already right-sided or left-sided scoliosis.
How to eliminate the disease: basic information
There is a lot of information about how to treat scoliosis of the spine, but in any case, you must definitely visit an appointment with specialists and not self-medicate before the diagnosis is confirmed.
The main methods of scoliosis treatment, which are used by doctors in medical institutions, are various types of massage, stretching the spine, reflexology treatments and varieties of exercise therapy (physiotherapy exercises, which includes physiotherapy). This all applies if the disease is not started and does not require surgical intervention. Exactly therapeutic gymnastics is recognized as a highly effective method of therapy. Many doctors, when answering the question of how to treat scoliosis without special costs, prescribe it.
Alternative treatments
No less good effect is given by other methods of treatment of this disease, for example:
- exercises for the spine with scoliosis (isolating and special);
- swimming;
- various types of breathing exercises;
- manual therapy ;
- corset treatment.
In addition to these techniques, physiotherapy procedures that have proven themselves well abroad are equally effective. How is scoliosis treated in other countries? Actually, the same as in Russia, however, with the use of advanced technologies. These, for example, include electrical stimulation of the back muscles. However, for older people, this method is not the best solution, since stimulation of the back muscles can cause arrhythmia. And for all other age categories (those who normally tolerate electrical stimulation), the recommended course consists of 10-12 sessions. It is carried out 1-2 times a year.
About scoliosis of the first degree
Treatment of scoliosis of the 1st degree usually does not take much time and effort, unless, of course, you start the course of the disease at the very beginning. The main factor determining the method of therapy is to determine the causes of the disease. In addition, one should take into account the age and physical condition of the patient, and only then draw up a course of various procedures.
How is scoliosis of the first degree treated ? Since the essence of therapy is aimed at strengthening the muscle corset (it supports the spinal column), physiotherapy, gymnastics, and swimming are most suitable. However, we should not forget that not all sports will be useful and have a healing effect. It is strictly forbidden to play tennis, badminton, etc., in order to avoid uneven loads on the spine. It will act favorably and will complement massage treatment. This is easily explained by the fact that during the sessions relaxed muscles will be stimulated, while tense muscles, on the contrary, will relax. During the massage, the metabolism improves, especially in the area of curvature, due to the rush of blood to the stimulated muscles, which makes them maintain their tone.
What is scoliosis of the second degree?
Scoliosis of the second degree is the result of the progression of the disease. The disease has obvious and obvious external signs of deformation of the spine or chest, which can easily be seen with the naked eye. Overweight is considered to be the reason for the progression of scoliosis and its overflowing to the second degree in most cases. Treatment of scoliosis of the 2nd degree does not proceed as quickly and easily as in the initial stage. The most effective methods of therapy for grade 2 scoliosis are breathing exercises (many prefer exercises according to the method of Katarina Schrot) and wearing special corrective corsets.
Other treatments for scoliosis of the second degree
In addition to the two methods described above, there are a number of treatment methods. Among them are the following:
- the use of preparations containing calcium;
- wearing special orthopedic insoles;
- electrical stimulation;
- swimming;
- massage.
Usually, a doctor prescribes a combination of techniques based on the patient’s spine at the moment.
Exercise examples
It is possible to carry out prophylaxis and even partially correct a mild form of scoliosis at home. Here is a simple set of exercises:
- Start with a warm-up - straighten your back, for convenience, this can be done against a wall or a Swedish wall. Perform a few movements with your shoulders (circular), as well as swinging your arms to the sides and tilting the body.
- The first exercise will be the famous “bike” - lie on your back and make characteristic circular movements with your legs. Try to keep the limbs as close to the floor as possible in the downward phase.
- After that there are “scissors”: lift your legs up and perform cross movements, both in a vertical (high) and horizontal (close to the floor) plane.
- The third exercise - lying on your back, press your legs against each other. Lift them up and spread them apart. Hold this position for several seconds, and then repeat.
- Lie on your back and try to stretch your body as far as possible. Kicking down, and head up.
If possible, this simple exercise should be performed every day, performing 1-2 approaches in each exercise.
About respiratory gymnastics and its effect on the treatment of scoliosis
Anyone who has ever been interested in information on how scoliosis is treated must have found articles on the benefits of respiratory gymnastics. In addition to treating bronchial asthma and respiratory diseases, various types of exercises are also effective in treating scoliosis, especially if the patient has chest scoliosis. Using daily simple exercises, you can eliminate visible defects and recover.
Gym "Shrot" was named after Katharina Shrot - a famous physiotherapist. She in the course of testing the methodology on herself was able to get rid of the ailment that she had suffered for many years. This non-traditional method of treating scoliosis is based on comparing a person’s spine with a ball, in which the bends on the ball appear as dents on the spine. According to the logic and laws of physics, in order to give the ball a rounded shape, you should direct the air flow to the places of deformation. Same thing with the spine. This method is widely used in European medical institutions, it is famous for its effectiveness.
Gymnastics is carried out only under the supervision of a specialist instructor, who shows which places on the body should be used when inhaled (it is called asymmetric). In addition to gymnastics, Ms. Schrot developed a method of corrective breathing aimed at developing the opposite, sunken side of the chest. It is customary to use it in combination with its other exercises.
Conclusions and Conclusions
There are a number of myths about the causes of scoliosis. The following statements apply to them. So you need to know:
- scoliosis does not form from a soft mattress;
- with a sedentary lifestyle and prolonged use of junk food, scoliosis does not occur;
- carrying a heavy briefcase to school or carrying heavy bags does not affect the curvature of the spine.
In our article, we talked about how scoliosis is treated. Please note that self-medication of this ailment can only exacerbate the situation! Therefore, if you suspect that your spine needs correction, consult a doctor. The vast majority of cases are still attributed to scoliosis of the first degree, which is quite simple to treat and does not require a lot of time to correct.