How to improve thoracic asymmetry

Thoracic asymmetry may be due to funnel chest, unilateral chicken chest, scoliosis and other diseases, which can be treated by surgery and lifestyle improvement. 1. Funnel chest: Funnel chest refers to the deformity of the sternum, rib cartilage and part of the ribs being concave to the dorsal side, and the asymmetry of the thorax, forming a funnel shape. Patients with funnel chest should avoid strenuous exercise and take calcium supplements, such as calcium gluconate and calcium lactate, etc. Serious cases can be treated with sternotomy and sternal lift. 2. Unilateral chicken chest: the forward elevation of the sternum is called chicken chest, which is manifested as asymmetry of the thorax, and is a relatively common thoracic deformity. Mild chicken chest deformity is not serious, you can strengthen the physical exercise, such as chest expansion exercise, push-ups and other exercises, which can promote the improvement of deformity. If the deformity is severe, thoracoscopic minimally invasive corrective surgery is recommended. 3. Scoliosis: Commonly known as scoliosis, scoliosis can be diagnosed if the orthopantomogram shows a lateral curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees. Mild scoliosis usually has no obvious discomfort, and no obvious physical deformity can be seen on the outside, so it can be observed. Severe scoliosis will affect growth and development, make the body deformed, and the thoracic asymmetry will appear, which requires surgical treatment. Thoracic asymmetry is recommended to go to the hospital in time, to identify the cause of the disease, and then according to the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.