How to treat scoliosis in elementary school children

Scoliosis in elementary school students may be caused by physiological factors, or it may be caused by vertebral dysplasia, spinal trauma and other diseases. The treatment methods are different for different causes, including general treatment, surgery and physical therapy. 1. Scoliosis caused by physiological factors, such as standing and sitting in a lopsided posture, hunching over the chest. Elementary school students should correct their bad sitting and standing postures. In addition, try to reduce the weight of the schoolbag to minimize the burden, to avoid causing scoliosis forward tilt. And let him do more outdoor exercise, avoid long time bending or head down. 2. Spinal trauma: Children with scoliosis caused by spinal trauma can generally be treated by physical therapy, taking medication and other ways. It is recommended that patients rest for a period of time, use acupuncture, massage and other ways of treatment, and then exercise after healing is more appropriate. 3. Vertebral dysplasia: caused by congenital dysplasia, vertebral dysplasia affects the growth and development of children and the function of the spine, usually can be treated conservatively by wearing a brace, and in serious cases, surgery is needed, such as spinal fusion, hemilaminectomy and so on, which can improve the deformity of the spine. When the scoliosis of elementary school students is obvious, if the adjustment of lifestyle habits, enhancement of sports and other relief is not obvious, we should go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.