Hunchback
The hunchback is a common consequence of a postural deficiency. Known as kyphosis, the hunchback is characterized by excessive curvature of the thoracic spine. The shoulders hang forward and the entire posture appears bent.
The chest and abdominal muscles shorten, the back extensors and the neck are overstrained, as they have to resist the constant lengthening. Especially here it is important to stretch the entire front chain and strengthen the back. Sitting at the computer, at work or at school will strengthen the hunchback. Balancing movements, exercises and handling suitable for everyday life are essential to counteract the bad posture.
Further physiotherapeutic measures
Further physiotherapeutic measures to counteract the described bad posture and general postural weakness are stretching exercises, massages and relaxation exercises, heat applications, electrotherapy for relaxation, pain relief and also muscle activation. Exercises from yoga and Pilates are suitable for building up a healthy body feeling and for strengthening the entire body stabilization. In extreme cases of kyphosis and scoliosis, a corset is applied during growth to direct the bony structures into their physiological form.
Summary
Poor posture is a widespread suffering of our mainly sedentary society. Regular exercise and the development of a straight body feeling are crucial to counteract permanent bad posture. A back school, like the posture school, conveys with its contents such a body perception feeling. By stretching the hip flexors and chest muscles as well as strengthening the lower abdominal muscles and the back extensor, a postural weakness can be corrected in most cases.
