Poor posture or poorly developed sport can cause malformations in the bones and, depending on the area, may be more or less severe. The most commonly occurs in the back and is causing severe back pain throughout our lives.
Deformation of the spine that can be congenital, caused by some other physical defect, or may be forming with growth.
It is characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine. Is a lateral deviation of the spine that is caused by a rotation of the vertebrae on themselves, becoming a form that resembles a ‘S’.
Idiopathic scoliosis is genetic. It develops in adolescence when the creciemiento does not occur properly.
Symptoms
Back pain.
Have one hip higher than the other.
Some people are born with a birth defect located in the lumbar region
Treatment
it is very important to prevent an early age. It is essential to instill correct body posture, do not carry too much weight and see how to sit and sleep.
Stretching and fexibilización of the spine if the curvature is less than 20 º.
If the curvature exceeds 20 degrees, use braces or other corrective devices.
If the curvature is 35 ° or 40 ° is to undergo surgery.
It is very important to practice swimming to strengthen back muscles.
Going to massage or physical therapist to tone the area.
For more information read our report on scoliosis.