How to correct a six-year-old child's hunchback?

Nowadays it is very common for children to have hunchbacks, some even as young as a few years old. Some parents are puzzled. Why does my child have a hunchback when he is only six years old? Hunchback is generally caused by calcium deficiency, bad sleeping posture, incorrect sitting posture for a long time, etc. In severe cases, it can also lead to chest deformation and smaller chest cavity, affecting the function of the heart, lungs and digestive system and hindering daily life. Therefore, it is important to correct all bad habits of children in a timely manner.

① Pay attention to correct body posture. Whether you are standing or walking, keep your chest straight and your shoulders naturally stretched back. Sit with your spine straight. Don't lower your head too much when reading or writing, and don't lie on the table. There is some truth to what people say about “standing like a pine tree and sitting like a bell”.

② It is best for growing teenagers to sleep on a hard bed so that the spine can remain straight while sleeping.

③Strengthen physical exercise. Take physical education classes seriously, do exercises during breaks, and promote the development of muscle strength. Do corrective exercises as part of your overall exercise routine. There are many types of corrective gymnastics, including various forms of freehand gymnastics and corrective gymnastics using various sports equipment. Correcting kyphosis mainly focuses on strengthening the back muscles, straightening the torso and expanding the chest. The skeleton is the support of the human body, and the spine is the central axis, which is composed of more than 30 vertebrae that are overlapped and connected in a regular pattern. Normally, it has 4 physiological bends. The cervical segment convexes forward, the thoracic segment convexes backward, the lumbar segment convexes forward again, and the sacral and coccygeal segment convexes backward again. When the spine curves forward too much, it is called hunchback. Medical knowledge tells us that exercising at an early age, avoiding fatigue, and paying attention to balanced nutrition can slow down the aging process. Supplementing calcium and getting adequate sun exposure can help prevent osteoporosis. People who already have hunchback should sleep on a hard bed without using pillows that are too high. Back muscle exercises, especially back extension exercises, can help slow down the progression of hunchback. The specific treatment plan must be confirmed by a doctor and then treated actively.

In addition to injury, there are several conditions that can cause kyphosis. One is genetics, and the other is bad habits. Most people's hunchbacks are caused by bad habits. For example, people usually walk with their heads down, do not pay attention to their posture when sitting, and girls deliberately hunch their shoulders and lower their heads to hide their protruding breasts. To eliminate hunchback, you should pay attention to overcoming the above bad habits. When walking or running, keep your chest and head up. Every morning and evening, lie on the bed or kang with your shoulders on the edge, lying on your back with your head hanging in the air, and use your hands to touch the ground behind you (pay attention to safety). You can also do this during the day when you are resting. Things will improve slowly. It is generally better to control the nap time to about half an hour. Long sleep is good for restoring physical strength, while short sleep is good for restoring mental strength. It is best not to lie flat or on your side during a nap. If you just take a short nap on the table in the classroom, you can tilt your head slightly and let your face touch your hands. Do not press your forehead on your hands or arms to avoid blocking the facial meridians. Also, don't cover your head with clothes when sleeping to prevent moisture from dissipating. Running can be done gradually.