Methods of correcting posture in children - choose the most effective

Wrong posture spoils the appearance of the child, but it is bad not only this.

The constant stooped position of the back adversely affects physical and even psychological health.

What can be dangerous is the wrong posture in children

Frequent "skewed" position of the back can lead to the development of various diseases and pathologies in the body:

• the spine will be in a twisted state, which in turn will negatively affect the work of the internal organs (due to the fact that they will always be out of place);
• blood circulation of the cervical region will be disturbed, which will provoke the appearance of headaches;
• will weaken the muscle corset, the muscles will work in a smaller volume and in the wrong way, because of this, the back will begin to hurt;
• the temporary curvature will grow into a permanent one, which means that there will be diseases of the vertebrae and intervertebral discs;
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• over time, an incorrect posture can lead to psychological discomfort, self-doubt, closure of the child.

If you notice that it becomes more difficult for a child to keep attention on something, he quickly gets tired, complains about unpleasant sensations in the back or head, it is difficult for him to accept the correct position of the body, it means that it's time to get down to it posture.

First you need to check whether there are any deviations or on the state of your child something else is affecting. With a good posture, the child's spine will not be positioned perfectly straight.

This is important for the natural position of the spine. If the bends in any area are strong or not at all, then the posture is broken, it is necessary to deal with it.

Methods of correcting posture

Ways to combat slouching are selected individually, depending on the type of curvature, the peculiarities of the regime of the day and the psychological state of the baby. This means that only an expert can accurately say how to correct the posture of a particular child.

After a thorough examination, the orthopedist may appoint the following:

• LFK (the method is effective for both children and adults with a violation of posture);
• massage, physiotherapy and / or manual therapy (these methods allow you to establish metabolic processes, increase microcirculation and reduce muscle spasms);
• wearing a corset (helps to keep the right posture, unloads some muscle groups, while others make it work more intensively) or an electronic proofreader (recalls the need to align the back);
• swimming (increases the overall endurance of the back and its muscles);
• the correct organization of the worker (selection of suitable furniture) and sleeping place (replacement of usual mattresses and pillows for orthopedic ones);
• operation (it can be recommended in the most difficult cases).

Usually these procedures are carried out in a complex, as some of them are aimed at relaxing the muscles and resting spine (massage, for example), and some on the contrary allow to strengthen the muscular corset (physiotherapy exercises, swimming).

The basis of any scheme of correction of curvatures in primary school age almost always becomesExercise therapy, since in violation of posture in children (and in people of adulthood, too) only through exercise you can develop acceptable postures while walking and studying / working, strengthen muscles and "teach" them correctly work.

Teenagers who do not really like physical education can be recommendedtrips to the pool. This is also a good muscle training. "Water" gymnastics is effective and in violation of posture in children who, due to any physiological characteristics, it is difficult to perform normal exercises in the required volume. Water well "unloads" the spine and allows you to carry more significant loads than is possible on the ground.

For children who have problems not only with their posture, but also with their spine, it can be usefulwearing orthopedic corset. It will allow to fix the posture in the correct position and help to redistribute the load on the muscles so that they "know" how they need to work so that the child can keep his back beautiful.

Electronic models of posture correctors can be useful only if the baby just needs to constantly remind of the need to sit upright, but the parents do not have the opportunity (or patience) control.

Additional measures to correct posture

To prevent deformation of bone tissue and keep the spine straight, it is important to follow these recommendations:

1. If the spine was a long load, make sure that the child at least an hour lay down. During this time, the muscles of the back and spine will rest.
2. The child's sleeping place must be flat and rigid, and the pillow should be low and flat. It is best to use an orthopedic pillow for children. If the posture is disturbed, it will help to relieve the pain and lower the pressure on the spine, and if the child is able to hold back, it will help reduce the curvature slightly.
3. Much attention should be paid to the correct position of the child while sitting at the table. The position of the body should be symmetrical, the legs and hands should be as much as possible on the floor and the surface of the table (knees are bent, the trunk rests on the back of a chair or armchair, the elbows do not hang, the shoulders are even). Lighting (lamp) should stand to the left of the baby.
4. The school satchel should have comfortable straps. If a schoolboy wears a briefcase on his shoulder, then he should be taught to alternate his shoulders in order to distribute the load.
5. Do not forget about the balanced nutrition that is necessary for proper growth of bones and muscles.
6. Do exercise with the child exercise exercise therapy.

Which method is better and will the result

No matter how much we want to limit ourselves to buying special orthopedic bedding, furniture and corset, this can not be stopped. These are just "background additional measures.

None of these means in itself will not correct the posture neither to a schoolboy nor to an adult. Much more benefit will come from swimming or dancing, but this may not be enough, because the most important thing is the development of the right postures for various activities.

In this regard, against the backdrop of all possible methods of correcting the position of the back, therapeutic exercises for correcting posture are recognized as the most effective, and this is also a simpler measure for young children. They feel the need for active movements and are happy to do, if the good emotional background for gymnastics, - to praise, help to perform exercises correctly, use the effect games.

For adults, this method can be just as good, if you cope with laziness. After all, in adulthood, it is increasingly difficult for a person to force himself to do something for his posture, even if the side effects "Curve" of the back on the face (constant fatigue, irritation, absent-mindedness, diseases of the spine and internal bodies). However, only gymnastics may not be enough.

Check, on what and how your child sleeps, at what table does the lessons, whether it is able to keep really correct posture. Any deviation from "healthy" recommendations needs to be adjusted, and then the benefits of exercise will be maximum.