Scoliosis

Scoliosis - lateral curvature of the spine, it is a congenital or acquired (rickets, paralysis of the muscles of the back, injuries).

Symptoms within. There are three degrees of scoliosis: I degree minor bug-bending; Grade II-strain expressed corrected with traction; Grade III -vyrazhennaya persistent deformity of the spine, combined with the deformation of the ribs and the restriction of respiratory function. Most often it occurs in children from 1 year to 16 years. To clarify the degree of scoliosis requires radiography standing, lying and functional laterografiya.

Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a podiatrist. In some cases I and II degree - conservative treatment immediately after the detection of scoliosis. Physiotherapy, massage, corrective posture, swimming. In II - III grade-operative treatment, corrective corsets, spa treatment.

Prevention: Early detection of violations of posture in school children, proper planting at his desk, wearing backpacks instead of briefcases, sports.