How to Correct Posture Issues in Children with a Hunchback?
When considering children's hunchback, both congenital and acquired factors should be taken into account. Many children develop hunchback symptoms due to improper posture in their daily lives, so most cases are acquired. To correct hunchback, it is essential to address the root cause by cultivating good behavioral habits and maintaining correct standing and sitting postures, which can facilitate recovery. In addition, exercise can also be helpful. Here are some methods for correcting children's hunchback:
1. Wall-supported chest and waist press: Stand one step away from the wall with arms raised and pressing against the wall. Lean forward as much as possible, keeping the chest and waist pressed against the wall, and avoid moving the feet forward. Hold this position for four beats and then return to the original position. This exercise should be practiced regularly to help children gradually develop a straight posture.
2. Arm rotation and chest expansion: Stand one step away from the wall with your back facing it. Rotate your arms inward and hold a bar or similar object behind you. Raise your head and chest to the highest position, and try to bring your arms closer together while standing upright. Hold this position for four beats and then return to the original position. Repeat this exercise 6-8 times, ensuring natural breathing.
3. Hands-behind-back chest expansion: Stand with your legs apart and cross your fingers behind your body. Lock your shoulder blades backward, raise your arms to the highest position, and stand upright with your chest and waist raised. Return to the original position. Perform this exercise 16 times, with each repetition lasting two beats.
4. Seated back straightening: Tie an object (not too hard, such as a small ball) to the back of a chair. Sit on the chair with your buttocks pressed against the inside of the seat and your back against the object. Place your hands behind the back of the chair and try to bring your arms closer together while raising your head and chest. Complete this exercise once every four beats and repeat 6-8 times.
5. Chest expansion exercise: Stand with your legs apart and arms raised to the front. Open your arms to the sides to expand your chest and then return to the original position. Repeat this exercise 16-20 times, emphasizing a fast and forceful backward chest expansion with head, chest, and abdomen raised.
6. Wall standing exercise: Stand with your heels together, knees slightly pressed together, buttocks tightened, abdomen slightly tucked in, and chest naturally raised. Keep your shoulders level and slightly backward, arms hanging naturally by your sides, neck straight and collar close, chin slightly tucked in, and head pushed upward. During the exercise, make sure your heels, calves, buttocks, shoulders, and the back of your head are all pressed against the wall.
