The correct posture in children: a deposit of good health

Correct posture is essential for good health. Unfortunately, people are not born already formed by the position. About it there is that work. And it is precisely in the preschool age, it is best to start by instilling the right habits and to teach children to have a healthier life.

It is always a pleasure to see a man, which direct the shoulders, the straight back and easy riding. Such people are more sure of themselves. And to the reverse. Sad to see that it happens, with a bent back. And it is only external factors. A bad posture can result in complications of the internal organs. It disturbs the work of breathing and the central nervous system, reduces the volume of the lungs and it appears the shortness of breath. Therefore, it is very important that from childhood to pay attention to the training of posture.

Posture: the basics

Posture is your posture in which the person's back is in the upright position. In the first years of life, children form the natural curves of the spine. At the same time, when the child goes to school, these curves are defined with more clarity. The spine begins to form in the process of development and growth of the child.

The signs of a correct posture:

  • the clavicle is located on the same level;
  • seen from behind, the braziers and the shoulders are symmetrically;
  • the head, the hips and the trunk in the same line;
  • the belly is retracted;
  • the legs have the same length.
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To understand if there is a disorder in the child, it is necessary to put directly. If the blades very act, and the head and shoulders inclined forward, to the time to take action.

Types of violation of posture:

  • to slouch;
  • plane of the back;
  • flat concave back;
  • round back;
  • round-concave back;
  • a bad posture.

One of the common violations of the children is to slouch. The children do not know how to control themselves, therefore, at the time of the reading or games on the computer, the back is relaxed and rounded shoulders fall forward. This leads to the bending. If the time not to adopt measures that will grow the hump, the heart and the lungs stop working normally.

The defects of round or round-concave back is initiated from an early age. Start to get up, walk and sit the child needs your time. It is in this age can begin to form a defect. It is characterized by the lowered shoulders, the strong bending of the spinal column and cant forward of the head.

In children, developmental delay, or on the contrary, fast growth, can be seen the flat or plane concave back. These children quickly get tired, bad to deal with different loads, they complain of headaches. As a general rule, it is the alteration of the posture leads to the development of scoliosis.

The bad back is observed in children of preschool age. This is the first indication of violation of posture. This problem occurs when the child moves a little, not particularly developed musculature, there is an excess of weight, too much time sitting at the table.

The three degrees of violation of posture

  • The first is that small changes in a pose. Easily fixed with the help of the efforts volitional. Appears mainly in preschool children.
  • The second: characteristics of the curvature of the position becomes large. Some of the efforts to straighten the spine is not enough. If we take a child by axillary valleys and lifting of the infringement will be removed. The posture can be corrected with the special help of health physical education.
  • Third: when it violation of posture very difficult to cure.

Factors that influence the posture of children

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  1. With proper nutrition. Necessarily in the diet should include foods that contain vitamins C and D. salmon, mackerel, milk, eggs, currant, citrus fruits and legumes.
  2. The absence or lack of physical exercise. To maintain the posture in the correct way, is required a good physical preparation.
  3. Poorly coordinated and heavy backpacks. It is better, if the weight of the backpack will not be not more than 2 kg so, still well worth seeing, that the child carries with. Choose the proper backpacks with orthopaedic support and a comfortable, wide shoulder straps.
  4. Incorrect posture. It is necessary to follow the students during the execution of the works in the house, when you are much time sitting at the table, and especially on the computer. Periodically inform you about the correct posture. Be sure to make small breaks between the lengths of the provisions of sitting.
  5. The psychological state. The constant criticism, the misunderstanding on the part of the parents do not take up the self-esteem in children. Unsafe in it, the children are often left behind. Therefore, for a child it is very important to the main concern and support.
  6. The mode of work and rest. It is important to respect the relationship between these classes. Many parents try to get the child attended to the multitude of sections and I was always somewhat busy. Children need physical activity. But they also need to and the rest
  7. The shape of the foot. The rape of the feet will lead surely to the changes of the spine. Therefore, you should regularly check the feet on the flat foot.

Test: how to know if there is a disorder of posture

Doing this is simple. We put a child to the wall so that the head, shoulders, buttocks and heels were glued to the side of the surface. If the posture is correct, the pose will not cause any discomfort. In the case of a violation of a child is quite difficult to handle such a request. And even more away from the wall and stay in that position for a while.

We form the correct posture in children

  • It all starts with the birth. Therefore, you should pay special attention to the development of the child in early childhood. It is in the childhood it is easier to form the right habits and to accustom the child to a healthier life.
  • The constant of the motor activity. Over the years, ask your child to physical exercise. This can be biking, skating, skiing, and skating. Play with him in games: badminton, volleyball, football.
  • The resignation of the posture. When young children find it difficult to control themselves. They don't give a special meaning, how they feel, what position you watch tv or have dinner. And in those moments it is very important to the parental control.
  • The total of the physical preparation. For the child since the childhood formed the correct posture, the importance of temple and exercises that improve the general tone of the organism. The swimming and healthy sleep helps to restore the nervous system.
  • The validation of flat feet. The correct selection and wearing comfortable shoes will help your child to maintain the correct posture during the movements.
  • The child's bed must be solid, best with orthopedic mattress.
  • The exercises promote the development of a correct posture — a complex of exercises for strengthening the muscles of the back, shoulder, abdominal, in the development of flexibility, joint mobility, training of the respiratory system.

Exercises for correcting posture

  • The unloading of the spine. Twice a day we lie on a firm surface. It is enough with 15 minutes each time.
  • The horizontal bar. Hang in a state of tranquility in the fixed bar. By the time: how long will forces.
  • A straight back. We got up to the wall, well he lowered his head, buttocks and heels. Parted of the wall, sit before going out, and from there, taking the correct position.
  • "The swallow". With feet together, arms down. When you raise one leg backward, the hands put side-to-side. We are in a half a minute. Then change leg.
  • Walk around the room. We will, alternating different ways: in socks, in heels, on the outer edges of the stop.

Games for the prevention of the violation of posture

  • The game of ball. It focuses on the strengthening of the shoulder girdle and a good posture. You must enter the basket of the ball, by pulling it with both hands above the head.
  • The game of the rope. For the development of balance and strengthening of muscles. On the floor is placed the rope and the children go by her as a tightrope. In this case try to go with the uniform from the back, hand raising to the sides.
  • The game with the toy. Well strengthens the muscles of the back, helps to keep the balance. The child leans forward, the back of him is placed a stuffed toy. You must give the I've been to a particular place. With the movement of the head not to lose and it is necessary to keep the back gently.

The means for the rehabilitation

The rehabilitation process of the children is quite long and consists of physical, medical and psychological.

Therapeutic exercise

One of the main forms of treatment in case of violation of posture is considered therapeutic exercise (physical therapy). Your goal is to increase the physical endurance, the strengthening of the muscle tissue, the development of coordination, the ability to control the body. A complex of exercises, taking into account the development of your child, will help you find the specialist.

Massage

Necessary method of treatment is massage. He shows the changes of position, has as its objective the strengthening of the muscles, reduce pain and relieve tension. The type of massage raises the specialist after the survey.

Hydrokinesotherapy

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Hydrokinesotherapy or aqua gymnastics is a useful and the type of rehabilitation that kids love. In the water the exercise to make it easier. All the movements are performed under the supervision of a specialist. Taking into account the different degrees of the violation of posture, therefore, of the structure of classes in a personalized way. The method is not medicated. However, in combination with gymnastics provides excellent results.

Klimatolechenie

In this type of treatment have to choose the best climate for your baby. Useful to carry out treatments in the open — air baths, swimming, taking the sun. When choosing the location it is best to consult with your doctor, who understands in warm climates.

The treatment of pimples

Pelotherapy — treatment of muds, simple, and powerful in the treatment of the spine. Helpful microorganisms that enter into the composition of the sludge are relaxing, soothing and analgesic action in the body. However, by the fact that the children of poorly developed immunity, there are contraindications for the therapy. And it is important to follow the indications of the pediatrician.

The balneotherapy

Balneotherapy is the composition of several of the procedures for sanitation, which uses fresh water, sea or salt water. In case of violation of posture useful contrast shower. The pressure of the water, its composition, the temperature of all of this, on the whole, strengthens the motor apparatus, muscular system, enhances mobility of the joints.

Apparatus physiotherapy

Apparatus for physical therapy are devices that have a medical impact on the child through the electric current, laser, radiation, heat, magnetic field and other gel Electrophoresis helps drugs penetrate through the skin, relieving the sensation of pain. In conjunction with other procedures of this therapy improves the effectiveness of the treatment.

Conclusion

An important role in our life plays the correct posture. It is necessary from the early age to pay attention to the child's physical activity. Correct the consequences of bad education is always more difficult to teach since the childhood useful habits. Pay attention to a variety of factors: how you feel, rises and moves of your baby. Help him to successfully grow and a healthy person.