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Many people mistakenly believe that scoliosis cannot be prevented in adults. This pathology can only be cured in youth. And in older people, the bones are already formed and have become rigid. But that`s not the case. The skeleton can actively change throughout life.
How few people can boast of good posture! It`s sad, but spinal curvature is becoming more common. The pathological condition is characterized by pain that causes discomfort and external changes. Frequent headaches, weakened vision, deformed back and legs, compressed internal organs, and fatigue become the norm.
We are convinced that spinal correction is suitable at any age. Don`t let the problem develop unchecked. Today we will talk about treating scoliosis with recommendations from manual therapist Vitaly Git.
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In scoliosis, the spine has a curvature to one side. One side of the muscles is hypertrophic, while the other is practically invisible. Asymmetry appears due to uneven load on the spine. To maintain a vertical position, one muscle group is constantly overloaded.
It doesn`t matter if the person is standing or sitting, the muscles on one side work in an intensified mode. Any load, whether walking, swimming, or playing sports, worsens the problem. Therefore, all osteopaths, manual therapists, and masseurs conclude: it is impossible to cure scoliosis with sports and regular exercise, moreover - it`s very harmful. The scoliotic curvature will only increase!
There are traditional treatment methods: physiotherapy exercises, massage, special corsets, a gentle regimen, and surgery. Sometimes a manual therapist can straighten a vertebra in a couple of treatment procedures. But after some time, the problem returns. The methods don`t work because the patient doesn`t change anything in daily life. A positive result will only occur if the spine`s conditions in normal situations change.
It`s about two mandatory procedures. The first is to make sure that for most of the time, the spine is in the opposite position to the curvature. The second is to maximize the muscle corset. Therapeutic poses and exercises must be performed constantly. At home, at work, on vacation. Then, according to the doctor, the spine will straighten at any age.
Let`s look at recommendations for left-sided lumbar scoliosis. For right-sided curvature, all exercises should be done in mirror image. Don`t forget to consult a doctor before starting.
Therapeutic poses for scoliosis
1. When sitting at the workplace, place a hard object under the left buttock. A book or a piece of foam can be useful. The thickness of the pad is calculated individually. Here, the significance is the degree of deformation, age, pelvic width, and fat deposits on the buttocks. The average height of the pad is 1-1.5 cm for children and 5-6 cm for a well-built person.
Students and adults should always sit like this. At work, at home, and in general - always and everywhere. The pad is removed only after complete recovery. For children up to 5 years old with a slight curvature, sit on the base no longer than one hour.
2. If you don`t have a pad, you should sit on your leg. In left-sided scoliosis, place the leg under the left thigh. The right shoulder can lean on the chair back, wall.
3. Learn to stand in a pose opposite to the scoliosis curvature. It`s quite simple: the right leg is bent, the right side of the pelvis is lowered, and the whole body rests on the left leg.
With spinal curvature, a person unconsciously assumes a pose that suits the scoliosis. The therapeutic one should be the opposite. Always pay attention to how you sit, stand, and assume the correct pose.
Straightening the spine is half the work. It`s important to remove muscle asymmetry, which returns in scoliosis if nothing is done. To restore atrophying muscles, regularly perform these exercises.
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES
1. Hands (from the side of weakened muscles) rest on a fixed support. The back and lateral waist muscles should be tensed. It`s enough to do 2-5 sets of 10 presses per day: 2 seconds - pressing, 1 second - rest.
2. Lie on the couch on your side, weakened side up. Slightly bend the leg that`s on the couch, and place the arm on the same side under the head. The arm from the weak side rests on the couch. The torso is slightly turned forward. Lift your leg until a feeling of fatigue appears. You can use additional weight or ask a helper to press the leg, resisting it.
The most important recommendation is regular preventive check-up with a specialist. In self-treatment, it`s easy to overdo it, and the curvature will go to the other side.
Earlier we wrote about a yoga complex with which scoliosis is not scary. Act, and there will be no back problems.
Tell us in the comments about your results in the fight against back scoliosis. It`s a relevant topic, your experience will be useful to many. And if you liked the article, show it to your friends on social networks.
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