Stoop - a curvature of the upper spine. Some degree of curvature is normal - the natural form of the spine is not straight and S-shaped; stoop considered a condition where the bending is greater than 50 degrees. The medical term for the curvature of the upper spine is kyphosis; slouch - the most common form of it. The extreme form of kyphosis is gibbosity

Stoop in the least expressed forms can be almost invisible, and not to cause inconvenience special person. In severe cases, it can lead to various problems with the lungs and nervous tissue, and so forth.

Symptoms

In addition to the curved back, slouching can cause the following symptoms:

• Weak back pain;
• Reducing the flexibility of the spine;
• Fatigue.

When to see a doctor

It should be as soon as possible to see a doctor if you have symptoms such as back pain and / or obvious curvature of the upper spine. Often you can stoop to cope on their own, but it is better to do it with the help of a qualified professional.

If you suspect a child stoop as is necessary to address to the doctor. Although it rarely happens, without proper treatment stoop can lead to serious health problems, so do not put off a visit to the doctor.

Reasons stoop

Disorders that can cause curvature of the upper spine:

• Osteoporosis, a disorder in which bone thinning, which promotes the formation of cracks in the spine, which in turn causes compression of the spine and contribute to the development of the stoop.
• Degenerative arthritis Arthritis - a variety of forms and complications   spine, gradually destroys the vertebrae and intervertebral discs.
• Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine and adjacent joints.
• Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome, which can affect the ability of the connective tissue of the joints to keep them in the normal position.
• Tuberculosis and other infections of the spine which can lead to the destruction of joints.
• Cancerous or benign tumor puts pressure on the spine.
• Spina bifida, a congenital disorder in which part of the spine does not develop completely, which causes a variety of defects in the spinal cord and spinal column.
• Disorders that cause paralysis, such as cerebral palsy and polio Polio - why immunization of the population? .
• In addition, slouching can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle and a variety of psychological problems.

Complications

Stoop can cause the following complications:

• The distortion of body image. Stoop can cause significant distortion of body image, particularly in adolescents. This often entails serious psychological problems.
• The deformation of the spine. Over time, it can lead to stooped posture bent, which threatens to severely impaired health.
• Back pain. In some cases causes droop backache Back pain: Do not start the process Sometimes - so strong that they can be overcome only with the help of prescription analgesics.
• The problems with the respiratory system. If you slouch it becomes severe kyphosis, as a result of the strong curvature of the spine thorax begins to put pressure on the lungs, interfering with normal breathing.
• Neurological disorders. Very rarely stoop causes weakness and paralysis of the legs due to a pinched nerve.

Diagnostics

In the diagnosis of patients with a stoop it is important to establish the degree of curvature of the spine. During the examination, the doctor usually asks the patient to bend forward, bend is more prominent. Although slouch rarely causes neurological disorders, your doctor may conduct an audit of neurological function in patients. For a more precise determination of the degree of curvature of the spine X-rays can be used.

  Exercises for the back to help the various departments to become leaner and healthier, avoiding back pain and maintain the tone.

Why women need exercise for the back

Most women work, sitting at a table for hours. Back problems are common, and many suffer from excruciating back pain Back pain: Do not start the process . Back muscle support, so it is important to train them, especially if you have a long time to sit in one place.

Women often do exercises for the press Exercises for the press: a flat stomach and wasp waist - easy! , Hoping to achieve a flat stomach. But quite often they forget about the principle of balance. If you train your abs, do exercises for abdominal muscles.

More importantly, exercises for back muscles help to maintain the correct posture. With it you will look more confident and attractive.

Exercises for the upper back

• Pull-ups give the load on the upper back, arms and body. Spread wide his hands, grasp the bar (palms facing down). Hang on the crossbar and crossed his legs. The assistant should hold your legs, so you do not wobble. Keep the blades and tighten to the bar as high as you can, and slowly lower. Do 10 repetitions.
• This exercise involves the upper and middle back. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Take a dumbbell in each hand. Slightly bend at the hips and let his hands fall. Now expand his hands, palms up. Keep the shoulder blades and lift your elbows at 90 degrees. Slowly lower your arms to the starting position. Repeat 10-12 times.
• This exercise will put a strain on your back and triceps. Lie on a bench or on the floor. Take a dumbbell and raise your hands above the breast. Then lower them behind your head, keeping the arms straight. Lift the dumbbells up, repeat 15 times.

Exercises for lower back

• Lie on your back. Pull your knees to your chest, and at the same time - his chin to his chest. Hold this position for 15 seconds. Repeat twice.
• Get on all fours. Simultaneously lift and pull the right arm and left leg, so that they are parallel to the floor. Hold for 2 seconds, then slowly return to starting position. Repeat with the left arm and right leg. Repeat 10 times in each direction.
• Lie face down, arms extended above your head, palms on the floor. Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg as high as you can. Hold for 10 seconds, then slowly return to starting position. Repeat with the left arm and right leg. Repeat 10 or 20 times for each side.

How to help your spine

When sedentary lifestyle spin almost all the time in half-bent position, so it is important exercise for the back muscles. An exemplary set of physical exercises that strengthen the muscles of the back:

• Starting position - lying on his stomach, arms bent at the elbows; put one hand over the other and stretch them in the forehead; pull socks, heels together, raise your upper body, while inhaling dilute hand in hand (start with 5 to reach up to 10 times);
• Starting position - lying on his back, legs bent at the knees and pressed against the thighs, arms stretched out to the sides, palms to the floor; making the support of the head and hands, bend the chest (buttocks fit snugly to the floor); (start from 5, to reach up to 10 times);
• starting position on his knees, with an emphasis on hands shoulder-width apart on the floor; raise one arm up and forward at the same time averting the opposite leg straight back (breath); take a starting position, to change hands (start with 5, to reach up to 10 times);
• Starting position - standing a short distance to the back of the chair, feet shoulder width apart; First straighten the body, then bend, based on the straight at the elbows (one, two, three - breath), knees and back straight; at the expense of four-five-six (exhale) to return to the starting position (start with 3, to reach up to 6 times);
• starting position on his knees, feet together, hands raised above his head with his hands rotated forward; back, neck and head are straight and form a single line; making the exhale, slowly lean forward with a fixed head and hands, sitting on his heels until the chest touches the knees, and then relax the muscles of the back; when palm touch the floor, relax your shoulder muscles and lower his head available; push your palms on the floor, straining back muscles, slowly straighten the body (inhalation), assuming a starting position (start with 4, to get to 8 times).

Exercises for the back with dumbbells

When your back muscles get stronger enough after gymnastic exercises, classes can include a set of exercises with dumbbells, a gradual increase in load is perfectly trains the muscles of the back. Regular exercise with dumbbells increase endurance, strengthen muscles, making them elastic, improve joint mobility and coordination.

Exercises with weights should be performed on a regular basis (every 1-2 days), the load should not be too strong. You can start with 0, 5 kg, gradually increasing the load in accordance with the age and the presence of certain diseases to 3-10 kg.

Exercises for the back with a dumbbell it is necessary to carry out a correct posture Posture - a few helpful tips for those who want to walk straight Trying to keep the spine, neck and head straight. Breathing should be calm and rhythmically (breath - in through the nose, exhale - through the mouth).

An exemplary set of exercises for your back with dumbbells

• original standing position, feet shoulder width apart; take a dumbbell in one hand and the other to lean on the seat of a chair; hand with dumbbell drop to the floor, then slowly pull up to his chest; repeat with the other arm (5 times to begin with, to reach 10 of each arm);
• original standing position, feet shoulder width apart, arms down, each with a dumbbell; dissolve hand in hand, then forward with his hands, bend your elbows, pulling the dumbbell to the chest (start with 4, to reach 10-12);
• starting position lying on his back, legs bent at the knees and stand on the floor; arms straight with a dumbbell in front of chest; a straight right hand with a dumbbell is given by the head, the left goes down to the thigh, and then hand back to its original position; repeat the same exercise with your other hand (start with 3-4, to reach up to 10 times with each hand).

Exercises to strengthen the back muscles should be included in all systems of gymnastic exercises.