common Postural Deformities

Common Postural Deformities

This refers to the deformation in the skeletal structure or where the body parts are not aligned that results in some kind of postural deformities. People having postural deformities cannot perform their work efficiently. Some common postural deformities are Knock Knee, Flat Foot, Round Shoulders, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Bow Legs and Scoliosis.

1. Knock Knee

Knock knee is a postural deformity in which both the knees touch or overlap’each other in the normal standing position. Due to this deformity, an individual usually faces difficulty during walking.

Causes

Weakness of muscles and ligaments.

Overweight body.

Lack of balanced diet.

Lack of vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus.

Precautions

Balanced diet should be taken.

Do not force the babies to walk at early age.

Corrective Measures

Horse riding is to be done regularly, as it is one of the best exercise’s for correcting this problem.

Keep a pillow between your knees whenever possible.

Perform Padmasana and Gomukhasana.

Take nutritious meals.

2. Flat Foot

It is a deformity of the feet. In this deformity, there is no arch in the foot and the foot is completely flat. The individual faces problems in standings walking, jumping and running; –

Causes

Heaviness of the body.

Standing for a long time,

Use of poor quality footwear not having an arch.

Faulty posture.

Precautions

Wear shoes of proper shape and size.

High heeled shoes or walking barefoot for long durations should be avoided.

Corrective Measures

Walk on heels and toes.

Pick up marbles with toes.

Perform Vajrasana.

Walk on wooden staircase.

3. Round Shoulders

It is a postural deformity in which the shoulders become round as they are drawn forward, the head is extended and the chin points forward.

Causes

Poor posture in work, particularly in a desk job.

Faulty furniture.

Wrong habit of standing and sitting.

Carrying heavy load on shoulders.

Precautions

Do not sit, stand or walk in bent position.

Avoid tight fitting clothes.

Corrective Measures

Stand in correct posture.

Keep the finger tips on your shoulders and encircle your elbows in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction.

Perform Chakrasana and Dhanurasana for some time.

Hold the horizontal bar for some time.

4. Lordosis

It is the inward curvature of the spine or a deformity of spinal curvature. It is an increased forward curve in the lumbar region. It creates problems in standing and walking.

Causes

Habitual over-eating.

Improper environment.

Diseases affecting vertebrae.

Improper development of muscles.

Lack of exercise.

Precautions

Take a balanced diet.

Keep the body straight while carrying weights.

Avoid walking too long with weight on one hand.

Don’t walk, sit or stand in bent position.

Corrective Measures

Perform Halasana and Paschimottasana.

Do sit-ups slowly.

Stand to attention and touch the feet with the hands repeatedly.

Lie on your back and lift feet vertically.

5. Kyphosis

It is a deformity of the spinal curvature in which there is an increase of exaggeration of a backward curve or a decrease of a forward curve. It is also called as round upper back.

Causes

Malnutrition, illness.

Carrying heavy load on shoulders.

Habit of bending while walking.

Wearing light and shapeless clothes.

Precautions

Take a balanced diet.

Keep the body straight while carrying weights.

Avoid walking too long with weight on one hand.

Don’t walk, sit or stand in bent position.

Corrective Measures

Bend head backwards in standing position.

Perform Chakrasana and Bhujangasana.

Hold arms at shoulder level and bending elbows.

6. Bow Legs

It is a deformity just the reverse of the knock knee position. In fact, if there is a wide gap between the knees, the deformity can be observed easily when an individual walks or runs.

Causes

Putting extra weight on leg muscles.

Lack of balanced diet and deficiency of calcium and phosphorus.

Improper way of walking.

Forcing babies to walk at a very early age.

Precautions

Balanced diet should be taken.

Do not force the babies to walk at early age.

Corrective Measures

Never stand for a long time.

Use vitamin D supplement and a proper balanced diet.

Walk by bending the toes inward or on the inner edge of the feet.

Proper massage should be given to the child if this problem is observed early in life.

7. Scoliosis

It is a postural deformity of spinal curvature in which there is one ldrge lateral curve extending through the whole length of the spine, or there may be two curves. This type of deformity is also called curve.

Causes

Short leg of one side.

One side flat foot.

Carrying heavy loads on one shoulder.

Heredity defects.

One side paralysis of spinal muscles.

Precautions

Take a balanced diet.

Keep the body straight while carrying weights.

Avoid walking too long with weight on one hand.

Don’t walk, sit or stand in bent position.

Corrective Measures

Perform Trikonasana with proper technique.

Avoid walking with a heavy weight.

Lie down in prone position, i.e. on the chest. Right arm should be upward and left atm at side. After that move right arm towards,the left overhead. Press down with left hand and then slide the left hip up.

Stand erect, lift left heel and left hip, extend right arm in an arch and press left hand against the ribs.

Note This problem can be controlled by an expert doctor.

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