curvature of the spine - the deviation of the spinal column in which either side. Distinguish 3 types of spinal curvature:
- scoliosis - curvature of the spine to the right or to the left,
- kyphosis - curvature far back,
- lordosis - curvature strongly forward.
Scoliosis - the most common type of spinal curvature. Causes congenital scoliosis are violations of fetal development. Acquired scoliosis develops as a result of poor posture, poor muscular corset, and transferred in the childhood of some diseases.
cause kyphosis children may be rickets or poor posture, kyphosis also tends to form in the elderly.
lordosis - quite a rare form of spinal curvature. The main cause of lordosis is often performs hip dislocation. Lordosis may also develop kyphosis when compensating it and thereby balancing body.
The causes curvature of the spine can be many, but they all, directly or indirectly, related to the violation of posture. Therefore, for the prevention of spinal curvature is necessary to observe a number of rules everyday.
Prevention of spinal curvature
proper planting
During the sitting the maximum burden falls on the lumbar spine. Therefore, it requires periodic discharge (change the position of the legs and back, walk around, do tilts forward and to the sides).
proper gait
For the prevention of spinal curvature need to be aware of posture and upright. At long standing need to change the supporting leg, as frequently as possible oblakachivatsya wall, rail - is reducing strain to the back. When transferring weights to avoid misalignment of the body.
Get enough sleep
More beneficial to the spine is sleeping on a hard bed. Soft mattresses should be avoided, especially if the curvature of the spine is already available.
Balanced diet
Healthy food promotes uptake of all necessary materials, thus contributing to the strengthening and the muscles, and bones.
classes spotrom
If there is curvature of the spine is not recommended to engage in sports overload the back (weightlifting, wrestling). However, active lifestyle recommended for all patients with curvature of the spine.
This article is based on the book "Diseases of the spine" materials, ed. prof. Eliseev Yu Yu, M,: 2008
