The correct posture is a guarantee of good health. Unfortunately, people are not born already trained posture. On this we must work. And their pre-school age it is best to begin to instill habits and teach children to a healthy lifestyle.
It is always a pleasure to watch a man straight, shoulders back and straight, easy gait. These people are more sure of themselves. And vice-versa. It's sad to see a passer-by, with the back bent. And this is only the external factors. Poor posture leads to complications of the internal organs. Broken the work of breathing and central nervous system, reduces lung capacity, and it appears shortness of breath. So it is very important from childhood to pay attention to the training of posture.
Posture: basic concepts
The posture is a familiar pose, in which a man's back is in the vertical position. In the first years of life children form the natural curves of the spine. At that time, when the child goes to school these curves are defined in a clearer way. The spinal column begins to form in the process of development and growth of the child.
Signs of a correct posture:
- the clavicle is located on a single level;
- if you watch the behind the shoulder blades and the shoulders are arranged symmetrically;
- the head, thighs and trunk on the same line;
- abdomen retracted;
- the legs have the same length.
Scoliosis
To understand if there are violations of the child, you need to put directly. If the blades highly act, and the head and shoulders are tilted forward, the time of taking the measures.
The types of posture:
- slouch;
- back flat;
- flat concave back;
- turn round;
- round the back concave;
- a bad posture.
One of the most common disorders in children is to bow down. The kids can't control themselves, then during the reading or computer games, the back relaxes, and rounded, and the shoulders fall forward. This leads to a veranda. If the weather does not act, grow a hump, the heart and lungs to stop functioning normally.
Defects in the shape, round or round-concave back are still born at an early age. Develop stand, walk and sit the child must at the time. It is in this age can begin to form a defect. It is characterized by shoulders, the strong decline in the vertebral column and tilted his head.
In children, delayed development or, on the contrary, rapid growth, can be flat or plane concave back. The children get tired quickly, harm to cope with a variety of workloads, you complain of headaches. Usually, this is a violation of posture leads to the development of scoliosis.
Back hurt is observed in children of preschool age. This is the first symptom in the case of violation of posture. This problem occurs when the child moves very little, not very well-developed muscles, overweight, too long sits down at the table.
The three degrees of the incorrect posture
- The first: small changes in violation of posture. Easily solved with the help of the effort of the will. It is mostly found in children of preschool age.
- The second: signs of curvature posture becomes larger. Some efforts to straighten the spine is not enough. If you take the child to the cavity in the axillary and lift it to the violation are resolved. The posture can be corrected by a special wellness in physical education.
- Third, when already in posture are difficult to treat.
The factors that influence the posture of children
- A correct diet. Necessarily in the diet, it is necessary to include foods that contain vitamins C and D. This is salmon, mackerel, milk, eggs, currants, citrus fruits, and legumes.
- The lack or lack of exercise. To maintain the posture in the desired shape, it is required a good physical preparation.
- Properly selected and heavy backpacks. Better, if the weight of the backpack should not be more than 2 kg. So still worth to watch, that the child brings with him. Choosing the right backpacks with orthopaedic backrest and comfortable wide straps.
- Wrong posture. It is necessary to follow the students during the execution of works in the household, when they are long seated at the table, and especially for the computer. Periodically ask him about correct posture. Make sure to make small breaks between the long terms of sitting.
- The psychological state. The constant criticism, the lack of understanding on the part of the parents does not increase the self-esteem in children. Insecure children over the quarry. So for a child it is very important to the concern and parental support.
- Mode of work and rest. It is important to respect the proportions between these occupations. Many parents try to what is necessary for the child has attended a plurality of sections, and was constantly busy. Children need physical exercise. But they also need and relax
- The shape of the foot. Violation of the foot will certainly result in changes of the spine. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly check the foot to a flat foot.
Test: how to determine if there is a poor posture
To do this just. Put the baby to the wall so that the head, shoulders, buttocks and heels were attached to the lateral surface. If the posture is correct, such a posture does not cause you any discomfort. In case of violation, the child is quite difficult it will be to cope with such a request. And even more away from the wall and remain in this position for some time.
To form a correct posture in children
- It all starts with the birth. Therefore, you should pay special attention to the development of your child at an early age. Is the child easy to form habits, and to accustom the child to a healthy life style.
- Constant motor activity. With small years to accustom the child to the physical exercise. This can be skiing, cycling, ice skating, and roller skates. To play with him outdoor games: badminton, volleyball, football.
- The refusal by incorrect posture. When the children are small, it is difficult to control. They do not give much importance to how you sit, where you watch tv or have lunch. And in these moments it is very important to the parental control.
- Total physical preparation. For the child since the childhood has formed the correct posture, great importance have the stamina and the exercises that improve the general tone of the organism. Swimming is a healthy sleep and help to restore the nervous system.
- Testing the flat foot. Selecting the correct and comfortable shoe will help the child maintain the correct posture during the movement.
- Baby bed must be solid, best with orthopedic mattress.
- Exercises that encourage correct posture — a series of exercises to strengthen the muscles of the back, shoulders, abdominal muscles, to develop the flexibility, articular mobility, the exercise of the respiratory system.
Exercises for a correct posture
- The unloading of the spine. Twice a day lying on a solid surface. It takes 15 minutes for each time.
- Horizontal bar. Hang in a state of rest on the horizontal bar. Second time: as the force.
- The back is straight. Get up to the wall, tightly clutching his head, buttocks and heels. Moving away from the wall, we sit and walk, with the right position.
- "The swallow". Feet together, arms. Lifting a back leg, the hands we raise a hand. Let's raise half a minute. Then change the leg.
- Walk to the room. Let's go, alternating between different options: on tiptoe, on your heels, on the outer edges stop.
Games for the prevention of disorders of posture
- The game with the ball. Aims to strengthen the shoulder belt, and a good posture. It is necessary to enter in the basket, the ball, throwing his two hands from behind the head.
- The game with the rope. For the development of balance and strengthen the muscles. On the floor, put the rope and the children are walking on it, as on a tightrope. For this you need to try to go with a smooth back, hands, nightstick in hand.
- Play with a toy. Strengthens the muscles of the back, helps to keep the balance. The child leans forward, on his back, he put a plush. He must wear a specific place. While driving you can lower the head and the back should keep evenly.
Restore function
The rehabilitation process of the children is quite long and consists of physical, medical and psychological assistance.
Therapeutic exercise
One of the main ways for the treatment of disorders of posture is considered to be therapeutic exercise (THERAPY). It is proposed to increase the physical endurance, the strengthening of the muscle tissue, the development of coordination, the ability to control his body. Special series of exercises, taking into account the development of your child will help you to choose the specialist.
Massage
Necessary treatment is the massage. It is indicated in all the changes of posture, aims at strengthening the muscle mass, reduce pain and relieve tension. The right type of massage to select the specialist after the visit.
Hydrokinesotherapy
Hydrokinesotherapy, or aqua gymnastics is useful and necessary in view of the rehabilitation, that children love. In the water physical exercises to make is easier. All the movements are performed under the supervision of a specialist. Are considered different degrees of disorders of posture, so that the complex of individual activities. The method is not therapy. However, in combination with exercise gives excellent results.
Климатолечение
In this form of treatment is necessary to choose the most suitable for the climate right for your child. Useful treatments in the open — air bath, swimming, sunbathing. When you choose the location it is best to consult a doctor who understands geographical climates.
The treatment of the sludge
Pelotherapy — mud treatment, simple and effective in the treatment of the spine. The microorganisms, in the arrival in the composition of medicinal mud baths have a relaxing and calming effect and pain on the body. However, due to the fact that children are still little developed immunity, there are contraindications for the therapy. It is important to follow the directions of the pediatrician.
Balneotherapy
Balneotherapy is a composition of different treatments for the spa, which uses fresh, sea or salt water. For violations of posture useful in a shower of contrast. The pressure of the water, its composition, the temperature — all of this together strengthens the muscular-skeletal system, the muscular system, promotes joint mobility.
Hardware physiotherapy
Apparatus for physiotherapy — these are devices that have a medical effects on the child through the electric current, laser, radiation, heat, magnetic field, etc. Electrophoresis helps drugs deeper to penetrate through the skin, eliminating the pain. In combination with other treatments, this therapy increases the effectiveness of the treatment.
Conclusion
An important role in our life is the correct posture. It is necessary from an early age to pay attention to the physical activity of the child. Rectify the consequences of a wrong education is always the most difficult to teach since childhood healthy habits. Pay attention to the different factors: such as sitting, standing, and moving your child. Help him to grow in success and a healthy man.