How to correct violations of posture in adults

Posture is a natural position of a person, taken by him standing or sitting. If the posture is normal, the body parts are completely symmetrical to each other, the shoulders are in the unfolded position, the abdomen area is tightened, and the head is slightly raised.

Only a professional orthopedic doctor will accurately determine if the patient has problems with the back, and will tell how to correct the posture of an adult person. He will carefully examine the patient, ask for radiography, if necessary, and determine the causes of changes in the spine.

What causes the violation of posture

The process of curvature of the spine can begin both due to congenital, and because of the acquired factors. Congenital include the formation of additional or sphenoid vertebrae, their underdevelopment, problems during development of the fetus and other pathologies.

Among the acquired causes are:

• trauma (for example, the presence of a fracture of the spine);
• diseases (sciatica, pleurisy, poliomyelitis, rickets, tuberculosis);
• a profession requiring prolonged sitting / standing in the wrong posture (including strabismus and nearsightedness);
• incorrect posture during sleep due to diseases (legs of different length, connective tissue diseases, unilateral paralysis and others);
• insufficient physical activity;
• prolonged muscle spasms.

Due to incorrectly formed posture and deformation of the skeleton, the work of the genitourinary, digestive and circulatory systems worsens, the functioning of the respiratory system is hampered. In addition, this directly affects the appearance of a person.

Peculiarities of posture correction in people in adulthood

The process of correcting the posture in adults should include a set of actions that are aimed atnot only for the complete elimination of the cause of curvature, but also for the return to the musculoskeletal apparatus of the habitual state, in which he can perform his natural functions.

Depending on the age of the person, the posture performs various functions. If in adolescence and childhood it can be of great help in preventing scoliosis, at 30-40 years old it will become an indispensable preventive measure for the onset of osteochondrosis. And after 50 years will help prevent the beginning of deformation of the bones of the skeleton.

If the recommendations on how to correct the posture in 40 years, seem unattainable to you, do not rush to drop your hands and consider this desire inaccessible. It is better to find a good doctor, be patient and start to follow all the advice of a specialist.

Straightening methods

Among the many modern methods of correcting posture, everyone will find the most effective for themselves. But it is important to understand that the treatment regimen should be prescribed only by a qualified specialist.

Use of an orthopedic pillow

This product helps to maintain the health of the spine for a long time, preventing problems with joints and reducing the burden on the spine.The orthopedic pillow during sleep supports the head in the optimal position.During this time, the spine has time to relax and relax, and in the morning there is no pain in the neck.

The effectiveness of such a pillow depends on whether it is correctly chosen. Ideally, if it does not fall under the shoulder during sleep, and the head will be aligned with the body.

Physiotherapy

Visiting of physical therapy is considered one of thethe most effective methods of correcting posture.After all, a well-designed set of exercises can give results for a relatively short period of time.

In exercises for beautiful posture should be included andactive gymnastics, and static / isometric loads,aimed at strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, neck and back. The frequency of training depends on the desired effect - maintaining the posture requires 4-5 lessons per week, and its adjustment involves daily visits to the hall.

You can also help in the gym, where you should perform exercises with a load on your legs. This will strengthen the muscles and give an effect comparable to the action of a special orthopedic corset.

Wearing posture correctors

Along with exercises for correcting the posture in adults, corsets are now very popular.

They are special orthopedic devices that support the patient's body in the right position, distributing the load on all muscles.

If you need to correct violations in the cervical region, usecollar of Shantz. If there are problems with the thoracolumbar or lumbar region, the problem is solved with the help ofThe "Leningrad" corset.

Physiotherapy

During a visit to physiotherapy, blood circulation in the deformed area, muscle contractility, pain and normalization of the muscular balance can be significantly improved. Physiotherapy helps increase the tolerance of the vertebral load to dynamic and static loads.

Massage and manual therapy

These techniques of posture correction are also very common. They consist in a mechanical method of influencing the spine and help to normalize blood circulation in a certain back area, to increase the volume of movements necessary for normal functioning in the joints / spine, to eliminate imbalance.

Medication

Therapy with the use of medications is prescribed when it is required to normalize the nutrition of the ligamentous apparatus and the muscles of the spine. Usually this is done usingvitamin-andmineral therapy. The organism receives the necessary microelements and vitamins, due to which the invertebral muscles begin to work better, the stoop disappears, and the deformation of the bone structures stops.

Surgical treatment

The operation is performed only as a last resort, especially if the patient can become disabled. This method helps protect nerves and spinal cord from damage, stop the progressive deformation, fix the problem area.

Indication for surgical intervention:

• 3, 4 the degree of scoliosis;
• strong pain;
• increasing deformation of the spine more than 40 degrees;
• presence of cosmetic defect.

Are these methods effective?

All methods are individual and must be selected by the attending physician.It is important to understand that the desired effect can be achieved only with the integrated use of the listed methods,In this case, a special role is assigned to self-control(for example, you can combine visits to the chiropractor with hikes in the gym and swimming pool).

It is impossible to completely correct the curvature if the patient underwent kyphoscoliosis in childhood if he had a spinal fracture or tuberculous lesion of the vertebrae. In other cases, the chances are quite high. As practice shows, it is possible to correct posture even in 40 years.