Scoliosis. Exercises

Currently, scoliosis is very common among people of different ages. Scoliosis is a disease of the musculoskeletal system, which is characterized by curvature in the lateral plane of the spine with a simultaneous turn of the vertebrae around the axis. This unpleasant phenomenon leads to malfunctions of the internal organs, abnormalities of the whole thorax and the appearance of cosmetic defects. Special exercises can help in the fight against the disease. Scoliosis with their help is corrected only in an easy stage.

In severe rapidly progressing forms of the disease, the main method of treatment is surgical intervention. In the event that there is no worsening of the condition, then resort to conservative methods of treatment. Physical exercises are an integral part of the complex therapy of scoliotic deformity of the spine.

At all stages of the disease, exercise therapy is very effective , but the greatest effect can be achieved if you start training when scoliosis is just beginning to develop. Exercises contribute to strengthening the muscles of the body and forming a muscular corset, which leads to a gradual stabilization of the spine, deformity is corrected and, consequently, posture improves.

In each individual case, scoliosis exercises are selected exclusively by a specialist, it's by no means possible to do it yourself. The desire to quickly achieve the correction of the existing curvature and intensive exercise can only exacerbate the situation, the deformation compensation process may be violated, which will provoke the rapid progression of such a serious disease as scoliosis. Exercises are selected depending on the type and degree of the disease, as well as on the dynamics of the disease - symmetrical or asymmetric. Physical culture as a method of treatment should be focused on stabilizing the processes of deformation in the spine.

With minor violations of posture, with the diagnosis of "uncomplicated scoliosis," exercises can be performed independently at home, after consultation with the doctor. In such cases, the complex of therapeutic gymnastics should consist of symmetrical simple exercises, included in the basic complex. These exercises are also shown at the initial stage of deformation in the spine.

During the performance of symmetrical exercises, the effect on the deformation in the spine is minimal, this substantially reduces all possible risks. All symmetric exercises have different effects on the muscles of the body, which are located symmetrically, because due to curvatures in the spine their condition is unbalanced. When performing such exercises, those muscles that are weaker receive a greater load than the stronger muscles, and they train with greater intensity. As a result of performing symmetrical exercises, the neuromuscular apparatus is gradually adjusted and a balanced muscular corset is formed.

In the basic complex of exercises in scoliosis included symmetrical exercises that strengthen and stretch the spine, thereby correcting the posture. It is very important to perform all movements slowly and increase the load gradually. Regular execution of the basic set of exercises can significantly improve the patient's condition. However, a violation of the recommendations of doctors can aggravate the deformity, so treat this method of treatment with caution.

So, to help cure scoliosis exercises can, but only if they are selected by an experienced specialist.