Pay attention to children's posture! Lie down at the table and bend your back to watch out for scoliosis

Scoliosis, also known as scoliosis, is a deformity of the spine in which one or more segments of the spine curve sideways or are associated with vertebral rotation. In severe cases, it can affect breathing, heart function, and even lead to spinal cord compression and paralysis. Li Jianfeng, director of the rehabilitation medicine Department of Beijing Yangfangdian Hospital (Beijing Second Rehabilitation Hospital), has suggested that severe scoliosis will affect respiratory function and pressure the internal organs of the chest; Pain in the lower back and ankles; Because posture problems affect self-confidence; Limited motor function; Quality of life declines.

Scoliosis in children and adolescents is mainly affected by living environment and behavioral factors. Children and adolescents are in the growth and development stage, the surrounding muscles, ligaments and bones are not fully mature, poor living environment and habitual posture will adversely affect the spine.

Zhang Zhihai, director of spine surgery, Aviation General Hospital of China Medical University, pointed out that parents can check whether the child has scoliosis through daily bathing and changing clothes, such as letting the child bend down to bow 90 degrees, if it is found that the muscles on both sides of the spine are uneven, should go to the hospital orthopaedic treatment as soon as possible, when necessary, take spinal anteriority-lateral X-ray film.

"With early detection and intervention, surgery can be avoided in two-thirds of children, and conservative treatment can prevent scoliosis from worsening and may reduce the Angle of scoliosis or even completely disappear." Cao Jun, deputy director of the Beijing Children's Hospital Orthopedics Department, said that children who came to the hospital before often developed to a very serious degree. Thanks to the inclusion of scoliosis screening in the routine physical examination of primary and secondary school students, more children are screened in time at the early stage of the disease.

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This will prevent scoliosis

The prevention of scoliosis in teenagers needs to start from daily life, parents can guide children to develop correct reading and writing posture, good living habits and appropriate physical exercise to reduce the risk of scoliosis in children.

● Sit and stand correctly: Have your child sit and stand correctly with a straight back, relaxed shoulders, and a neutral pelvis.

Changing positions regularly: Staying in the same position for a long time can increase pressure on the spine, and children should be encouraged to change positions regularly, especially when studying or using electronic devices.

• Proper physical activity: Urging your child to participate in proper physical activity, such as swimming, yoga, and aerobics, can help strengthen the back and core muscles and reduce the risk of scoliosis.

● Avoid carrying heavy objects on one shoulder: Carrying heavy objects on one shoulder can cause body asymmetry and may cause scoliosis or muscle tension. You should use a backpack or spread the weight.

● Maintain a healthy weight: Being too heavy or too light can increase the risk of scoliosis, and maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce the burden on the spine.

● Sun exposure to calcium: Make sure your child gets enough calcium and vitamin D. Eat calcium-rich foods including dairy products, legumes, meat and eggs, and seafood. Proper sun exposure can help the body produce vitamin D.

• Regular spinal examinations: A critical stage in a child's development, especially adolescence, should be a regular spinal health examination, where a doctor can evaluate the symmetry and curve of the spine through X-rays or other imaging techniques.

● Reduce cell phone use: Prolonged use of a cell phone, tablet or computer with your head down can increase pressure on the cervical spine and may adversely affect the spine.

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