Scoliosis - deformation of the spinal column, which is more often acquired, begins and progresses in adolescence, during the period of active growth of the body. Among the adult population, office workers who lead a sedentary lifestyle are most prone to pathology. It should be understood that this disease can disrupt not only the posture, but also the functioning of the internal organs, so the question of how to treat a scoliosis of the back and prevent its progression should worry all women suffering from this problem.
Which doctor treats scoliosis?
At the primary stage, when addressing complaints to the therapist, this doctor can diagnose "scoliosis" on the basis of anamnesis and examination, and then send for a more detailed diagnosis and treatment appointment to other specialists - neuropathologist, orthopedist, surgeon. In some modern clinics, doctors, vertebrologists, specializing in diseases of the spinal column are accepted, the treatment of which is also advisable for the treatment of scoliosis.
How to treat thoracic and lumbar scoliosis 1, 2 degrees?
Scoliosis of 1 and 2 degrees is characterized by a curvature of up to 10 and 20 degrees, respectively. At these stages of the disease, quite good results are shown by conservative methods of treatment, the main of which are as follows:
- complex of physical therapy;
- massage;
- manual therapy ;
- physiotherapeutic procedures;
- wearing a special corset.
Therapeutic gymnastics is selected individually, depending on the patient's condition, degree and localization of curvature. Basically, physical exercises are aimed at strengthening and stretching the muscles of the back, training balancing and balance, maintaining normal mobility of the spinal column. As a rule, daily it is required to give 20-30 minutes a day to physical culture a day.
Also, doctors often recommend that you additionally engage in gentle sports:
- swimming;
- Pilates;
- yoga, etc.
Massage and manual therapy for scoliosis are aimed at normalizing muscle tone, reducing their deforming effect on the spine, improving the circulation of internal organs and the musculoskeletal system, reducing the intensity of pain, etc. They are conducted in the course: 2-3 courses per year, including 10-20 daily sessions.
Physiotherapeutic treatment is used to reduce pain syndrome, eliminate inflammation in muscle tissues, strengthen muscles, activate blood circulation. Methods such as:
- electromyostimulation;
- UHF-therapy;
- Charcot's shower ;
- mud treatment.
Whether it is possible to treat a scoliosis without a corset, exercises, massage, manual therapy and physiotherapy procedures can be solved only by a doctor. Corsets are divided into corrective, which are worn constantly for a certain period of time, and supporting, which are worn by courses for several hours a day.
How to treat scoliosis 3, 4 degrees?
With severe degrees of scoliosis, conservative treatment is small or ineffective. In this regard, specialists can recommend surgical intervention. There are several methods of surgical treatment of scoliosis, but all of them are aimed at installing a metal structure supporting the spine in the correct position in the affected spine. After the operation, the patient requires wearing a special corset, as well as performing physical exercises, passing massage courses, physiotherapy procedures. Recovery after surgery lasts 6-12 months.