When is the best time to correct hunchback in children?

Everyone knows the great harm of hunchback, such as it will affect people's emotional and career development, so once parents find that their children have hunchback, they will definitely be very anxious. In fact, if hunchback appears in younger children, there is still time and space for correction, because children are in the stage of growing up, so as long as the right method is adopted and the right time is chosen, the problem of hunchback can be corrected.

First, the best time to correct children's hunchback

The best time to correct kyphosis in children is between 5 and 12 years old.

Children aged 5-12 are most likely to have hunchbacks. Paying attention during this period can effectively prevent hunchbacks. However, once children have formed the habit, it will be difficult to correct it by the time they reach high school.

Second, the correction method of children's hunchback

1. The patient can stand against the wall with the heels close together and aligned, the legs squeezed together, the knees slightly pushed back, the buttocks muscles tightened, the lower abdomen slightly retracted, the chest naturally lifted, the shoulders level and slightly stretched back, the arms naturally hanging down and lightly against the sides of the body, the neck straightened and close to the collar, the chin slightly retracted, and the head tilted upward. Keep your heels, calves, buttocks, shoulders and the back of your head close to the wall. You can stand against the wall 1 to 2 times a day, each time for about 10 minutes.

2. The patient can hold the back of the chair and straighten the chest. Sit on a chair with a reclining back, hold both sides of the chair with both hands, keep the upper body upright, hold the head high and straighten the chest. Do this for 10 to 15 minutes each time, and do it 3 to 4 times a day. Sit or stand with both hands, hold a gymnastic stick or a stick longer than shoulder width horizontally in both hands, place it on your shoulders and back, lift your head and chest, stop when you feel soreness in the shoulder and back muscles, do this once in the morning and once in the evening.

3. Patients must know that they can lie on their backs in bed, place a 6-10 cm thick cushion on the protruding part of the hunchback, relax their whole body, stretch their arms, palms facing up, and stretch their shoulders back. Maintain this position for more than 5 minutes, and do it 2-3 times a day. You can also try sleeping on a hard bed without a pillow for 10-20 minutes each time. For those who have no injuries to the spine and shoulder and back bones, paying attention to doing some simple and easy exercises regularly can effectively prevent and improve hunchback.

Third, matters needing attention in correcting hunchback

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.