Exercises and procedures for the prevention of scoliosis in schoolchildren and adults

Prevention of scoliosis allows you to prevent serious consequences of the disease. Daily exercise is the mainstay of treatment of curvatures of the spinal column. They are the most effective 1 when the degree of deformation, but stage 3 and 4 (angle of curvature of over 25 degrees) are used before and after surgical treatment.

Prevention by the method of Petrov

The Most effective prevention of lateral curvature of the vertebral column is achieved using methods S. O. Petrov. She turns on asymmetrical and symmetrical exercises.

Disagreements between the supporters of the asymmetric and symmetric exercises, used to prevent curvature of the spine, still exist. The application of the principles much depends on the degree of postural disorders in schoolchildren. With a flat back (straightening of the thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis smoothing) is better to use symmetric exercises. Round back (increased kyphosis in the thoracic region) requires a combination of symmetric and asymmetric exercises.

An example of a complex synchronous exercises:

• In a standing position with feet shoulder width apart, perform a circular movement of his shoulders first in one direction and then in another. The number of repetitions – 3-4
• Adopt the correct posture by "applying" back to the wall. Get away from her a step, but keep the correct location of the vertical axis. In this position the hands touch the floor and return to the starting position. The number of repetitions is 2-3;
• exhale slowly touch the chin chest. While maintaining a vertical back position. Repeat the workout 10-15 times;
• In the standing position extend your arms forward. Keep your back straight and place your hands shoulder width apart. Complete exercises 3-4 times;
• Spread the elbows out to the sides, and place the brush at the shoulders. Perform rotational motion of the elbows (back and forth, and then to the right). Movements must be performed with maximum amplitude. During exercise, the elbows should describe a circle. The tempo of the exercise slow with 2-3 repetitions.

Prevention of scoliosis with asymmetric gymnastics:

• Lie horizontally and do leg swings criss-cross legs. When you do this, bend the body towards the maximum curvature of the spine;
• Lying on back, place hands behind the head. Perform kicking motion, simulating Cycling. The angle between the floor and the feet should be no more than 30 degrees. Perform 3 sets for a duration of 40 seconds;
• From a horizontal position to separate the legs. When this rises above a foot from the side of maximum curvature of the spine (the displacement axis to the right or to the left);
• spinal Traction at home is conducted without the use of thrust. Become vertically and stretch up the top of the head and shoulder girdle. First, hold your breath for 5-10 seconds and keep the muscles in tension. When performing gymnastics compare yourself with the young sprout of the plant, which stretches up to understand the purpose of gymnastics.

the Effectiveness of massage

Massage of the spine is an effective measure of prevention of the disease. To accelerate muscle recovery, it is better to combine with physiotherapy and the wearing of orthopedic corsets, with 2 degree lateral curvature of the spine.

When the lateral deformation of the spinal column are differentiated by the use of massage therapies for the spine. On the side curvature it is necessary to relax skeletal muscles, and with a concave side – tone.

Massage therapy for scoliotic deformations is used for:

• normalization of the muscle corset back;
• Improve lymph and blood circulation of the spine;
• Reduce pain
• Reflex stimulation of internal organs.

Massage is Effective at the initial point, degree of scoliotic spinal deformity. When performing procedures in the home for the prevention of scoliosis in schoolchildren and adults must comply with the following principles:

• Start it from the back
• Then move on to the buttocks and lower back;
• the Next stage is the stomach and chest;
• At the final stage, if necessary, proceed to cervical area.

First, procedure superficial stroking to prepare muscles for the subsequent impact. The next step is a deep massage that addresses the increased tone of the cervical muscles. At the final stage the correction of tense muscle groups.

To form a stable result it is necessary to carry out the massage at least 3 times a year. Duration of one procedure at the initial stage does not exceed 20 minutes, but 3 the rate increases to 40 minutes. In this case the first 2 stages of the above-described effects of massage are performed every day, and the second through the day.

physical Therapy

Physiotherapy is a large number of treatment methods and the physiological effects onthe human body with the use of natural and artificial factors.

This trend has been forming for many centuries and is based on people's practical experience. In the treatment of lateral curvature physical therapy helps:

• Normalize the blood supply of the spine;
• to Eliminate the inflammatory changes of soft tissues;
• to Restore the physiological position of its axis;
• to Create favorable conditions for relieving muscular "blocks".

In the treatment of lateral deformation of physiotherapeutic methods particular attention is paid to electrical myostimulation of the abdomen and back. Scoliosis when she runs courses on 10-25 procedures within 3 months.

Simultaneously with the impact on muscle groups variable currents, it is desirable to massage and electrophoresis of calcium and phosphorus. Such procedures are effective for the prevention of disease in older people, when there is rarefaction of the bone structure (osteoporosis), causing the increased tendency of the spine to warp.

Effective prevention of scoliosis is regular use of the above methods. The only way to keep the vertebral axis in the physiological position.