The following types of curvature of the spine are distinguished: lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis. They appear for many reasons and affect regardless of age. There are many ways to treat them. The main thing is to choose one that really cures, and does not cause even more harm.
What is lordosis?
This is the name of the sagittal curvature of the anatomically correct position of the spine. The physiological form of pathology is often observed in children of the first year of life, however, it should be noted that this is the age norm for the development and formation of the musculoskeletal system. When a violation of the position of the spine occurs, the shape of the chest changes, as well as compression of the internal organs. It is necessary to determine the causes of the detection of the disease, after having figured out what lordosis is. Kyphosis, scoliosis are described below.
Causes of lordosis
Specialists in the field of orthopedics distinguish the following reasons for the development of lordosis:
- hereditary predisposition;
- being overweight;
- violation of intrauterine formation of the rudiments of the musculoskeletal system;
- injuries to various segments of the vertebral column;
- hernias;
- disease with osteochondrosis;
- prolonged stay in a certain static position;
- excessive loads;
- presence of chronic diseases of the muscular system;
- inflammation in the spinal disc segment;
- impaired bone density;
- dwarfism;
- violation of the formation of the arch of the feet;
- fast growth.
To prevent this pathology, it is necessary to perform a complex of therapeutic exercises daily. Also, when the first symptoms of the disease appear, you should consult a specialist for a detailed differential diagnosis.
Lordosis treatment
The main method of treatment is surgery, it is prescribed for a very strong curvature of the spinal column. After the operation, rehabilitation is quite long and painful. It includes:
- therapeutic gymnastics;
- massage;
- physiotherapy.
All of the above methods help to strengthen muscles and improve well-being.
The disease itself is formed, most often, due to physical exertion and also a sedentary lifestyle. These are the main factors in the appearance of this unpleasant disease. You can improve and alleviate the condition with the help of a special bandage. With regular wearing, it relieves and improves overall well-being.
Women in position most often face this problem, and experts recommend that they wear a medical bandage. When choosing it, it is worth considering the size of the abdomen. It is not recommended to experiment and self-prescribe treatment. At the first symptoms, you should seek medical help. After the examination, the doctor will select the necessary treatment that will improve the dynamics of the disease.
Popular treatments
The main methods of treatment of lordosis of the cervical spine:
- manual therapy;
- therapeutic massage;
- acupuncture;
- exercises for the frame of the spine;
- swimming;
- traditional medicine.
Do not forget that treatment should be carried out regularly. With the wrong approach to the disease, the effect will only be negative.
Don't be lazy and forget about physical therapy. An integrated approach is the main method for proper treatment. Specialists, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body and the severity of the disease, prescribe treatment. Basically, in the treatment of cervical lordosis, muscle strengthening in this department is used. And also normalize the position of the spine.
The lordosis of the cervical spine is treated with massage and it is also important to find a good chiropractor. A competent specialist will help normalize and smooth the spinal column. At the initial stages, there is a positive trend. In general, this unpleasant disease must be treated on time. At the first symptoms, you need to seek help from specialists. Treatment for every patientselected individually.
What is kyphosis?
Kyphosis 1st degree is a disease that often appears due to the following reasons:
- Permanent or periodic change in posture while sitting or standing. You should not always bend over at the table. This rule must be followed from childhood.
- Slouching. It often manifests itself with a sufficiently large growth.
- Exhaustion of back muscles. They cannot hold the standard skeletal position.
- CP.
- Formation of the bodies of the spine of a pathological nature. It is worth noting that it is not only acquired, but also occurs at birth.
- Polio. This childhood, extremely terrible disease, can make a child disabled literally forever.
- Osteoporosis. Manifested as extreme bone fragility.
- Osteochondrosis.
- Surgical intervention in the region of the spine.
- Rickets. The presented disease is capable of causing systemic changes in the functioning of the whole organism.
- Injury to the muscles or directly to the spinal column.
- Spondylitis. Is inflammation, which, as a result, leads to the destruction of the vertebrae.
- Malignant lesions of the entire skeleton.
- Bone tuberculosis. It is worth noting that kyphosis, at times, develops as a result of some non-communicable and infectious diseases.
Kyphosis treatment
In the initial stages, this disease is treatedquite simple and does not cause complications and pain. Treatment of kyphosis of the thoracic spine in the initial stages is carried out conservatively:
- Medications help relieve the condition and stop the pain. Inflammation is relieved by a drug called Diclofenac, chondroprotectors are used, they restore cartilage tissue.
- Exercise should only be prescribed by an attending physician who knows the patient's medical history. Therapeutic exercise will help restore posture and improve overall well-being.
- Massage or manual therapy will help strengthen muscles and relieve pain.
- Physiotherapy. This type of treatment improves blood circulation and relieves pain and stiffness in tight muscles.
- For kyphosis, doctors recommend using a corset. With it, the load on the affected area is reduced and the pain is reduced. Basically, it must be worn during prolonged physical exertion. And also after surgical treatment, it is simply necessary. It is prescribed only by a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body.
Surgery
If the patient had a surgical intervention, then after it it is necessary to follow all the recommendations of the doctors. Most often, with kyphosis, one operation is not enough and the patient is recommended to re-intervention after a certain time. Rehabilitation after surgical treatment is quite lengthy and can take one year or even more. Many people turn to a professional for help.rehabilitation specialist and the dynamics in this case is observed only positive. Traditional methods of treatment are proper nutrition. A he althy lifestyle and a balanced diet is also important for any person.
Prevention
Prevention of this disease is as follows:
- visiting swimming pools;
- exercise in the morning is important, it straightens the spinal column and improves blood flow;
- using a contrast shower improves overall well-being and energizes.
It must be taken into account that any disease at the initial stage is treated quite quickly and simply. And advanced cases are much more difficult to cure and, most often, doctors recommend surgery.
Causes of scoliosis
It is considered quite common, and almost everyone has a curvature of the spine. The main causes of scoliosis (ICD -10 M41):
- Incorrect posture, this is due to a long stay in one position. Most often, posture is developed at school age, which is noticeable if the child has not been taught to sit correctly at the school desk. Another reason is carrying weights in one hand. Due to this, a violation of posture occurs.
- Past infectious diseases.
- Various injuries and injuries of the spine.
- Neurological diseases.
- It can be both congenital and acquired type of pathology.
- Bone damage after diseases such as tuberculosis or syphilis.
- Weak muscles lead to scoliosis.
With a timely and correct approach to scoliosis (ICD -10 M41), a number of complications can be prevented. Namely, it is necessary to accustom the child to an active lifestyle from childhood. This is, first of all, a visit to the pool, with its help the muscular frame of the human skeleton is strengthened. And it is also important to visit specialists and undergo medical examinations at least once a year.
Treatment methods
C - figurative scoliosis is a violation of the position of one segment of the spine in the lateral direction. Treatment of pathology consists in using the following methods:
- Drug exposure. Consists of taking anti-inflammatory and pain medications.
- Therapeutic exercise. This is a set of physical exercises aimed at strengthening the muscular corset of the musculoskeletal system.
- Use of orthotics. It is an auxiliary tool used to fix the correct position of the spine. The use of orthopedic corsets in the elimination of curvature of the spine is one of the most effective methods of treating scoliosis in adolescents. This orthopedic device is produced in accordance with the individual anthropometric data of each patient.
- Manual therapy. This method is aimed at the complex impact and usemassaging with hands and using techniques such as rubbing, kneading, vibration and moderate pressure. It should be noted that this method of exposure allows you to restore the correct position of the displaced segment of the spine without the use of surgery.
- Reflexology. It is an auxiliary method of influencing the muscular corset of the spine, allows you to strengthen it and reduce the intensity of the appearance of spasms.
- Massage. It is a method of physiotherapeutic effect on the body, it consists in the use of essential oils. Massage is used to restore the functions of the back muscles, as well as reduce the intensity of pain. The duration of the procedure is thirty minutes. It is also necessary to say that this manipulation is necessarily carried out in courses to achieve positive dynamics in treatment.
Surgery
This method of treating C-shaped scoliosis is used in cases where all of the above methods have not brought the desired result. For the procedure, general anesthesia is performed, then an incision is made into which metal clamps are installed to secure the correct position of all vertebrae. After the end of treatment, the following recommendations should be observed:
- maintaining correct posture;
- dosing the allowable load;
- consumption of dairy products;
- do morning exercises daily;
- even weight distribution;
- use of vitamin and mineral products.
Treatment of kyphosis, lordosis andscoliosis is more physiotherapeutic than medication. To quickly get the result in the initial stages, you must follow all the doctor's instructions, and then the therapy will be successful. Of course, scoliosis, lordosis and kyphosis will not go away forever, but at least they will not torment a certain period.
