Corset with scoliosis for the spine: description, species, prices

One of the most common pathologies of the spine, found in both children and adults, is scoliosis. It is impossible to cure curvature with medicines, a set of measures is applied for its correction, which includes therapeutic physical training, massage and wearing a special corset. In many cases, such measures help stop the progression of the disease, and in children lead to straightening of the spine. Corset in scoliosis - this is one of the main and most effective methods of treatment. Such devices for relieving the load from the back muscles have been used since the Middle Ages. But now there is a wide variety of corsets for different purposes. Therefore, when choosing the right medical device, you need to consult a doctor.

Scoliosis: treatment

Corset with this disease is used quite often. After all, the curvature of the spine requires rigid fixation and partial unloading of the muscles. This helps relieve pain and further progression of the disease. Scoliosis is characterized not only by the curvature of the spinal column. Often patients experience back pain, shortness of breath and impaired function of internal organs. Therefore it is desirable to stop the development of the disease in time. But some experts consider corsets for the back with scoliosis a temporary measure. They say that such adaptations can lead to muscle atrophy and worsening of the condition after stopping their wearing. Therefore, a decision on the methods of treating scoliosis should be taken in each case individually. And, besides wearing a corset, it is necessary to use other methods of correction of curvature: massage, gymnastics and breathing exercises. The earlier treatment is initiated, the better the results can be achieved. Especially well amenable to the correction of the spine in children under 18 years of age. Therefore, it is at this age that the corset is most effective in scoliosis. But to stop the curvature of the spine, you need to follow certain rules:

• Perform special gymnastics and breathing exercises;
• Useful sports, especially swimming and dancing;
• Regularly you need to carry out a massage course;
• For a bed choose a hard orthopedic mattress;
• When working at the table, you need to take breaks every hour and change the position of the body as often as possible.

Functions of corsets

Only in some cases wearing this orthopedic device is necessary. And basically he performs an auxiliary role. Why wear a corset for scoliosis:

• It stops the progression of the disease;
• Fixes the spine in the correct position;
• Stretches and straightens it;
• Improves the work of internal organs;
• Relieves back muscles and reduces the burden on the spine;
• Helps in correcting posture.

What are the corsets

Now there are many orthopedic adaptations for the spine. They are hard and elastic, in the form of a belt or straps, covering part of the back or on the entire spine. There are special posture correctors to correct stoop. Such semi-rigid corsets and recliners are used at the initial stage of curvature of the spine. They are also needed for disease prevention. Corsets, intended for the treatment of later stages of scoliosis, are divided into two groups:

1. Supportive corset is generally prescribed for adults. It is designed to relieve the spinal cord and reduce pain. It also prevents the progression of the disease.
2. Corrective corset for correcting scoliosis is often used to treat children. When wearing it, you need to follow certain rules, and choose such a device strictly individually.

Supporting corsets

Completely correct the curvature of the spine with their help will not work. Therefore, such corsets are used in those cases when the growth of bones has already ceased. Their function in this case is to prevent the progression of the disease and relieve the burden from the spine. Wearing a supporting corset reduces back pain, removes muscle spasms and supports the spinal column. Treatment with it is prescribed individually, but usually the course is 2-3 months, and it should be repeated on a regular basis. Wear such a corset from 6 hours to 24 hours (depending on the condition of the patient's spine). It supports the spinal column in the correct position and prevents its further curvature. One of the varieties of such corsets are recliners. These are elastic bands in the form of a figure eight, put on the upper half of the chest.

Correcting corsets

In childhood, the back muscles are still weak, so scoliosis often progresses rapidly. But you can still fix it, until the ossification of the skeleton has occurred. At the initial stages it is easy to do with the help of physiotherapy exercises, massage and control of posture. And with a large degree of curvature, a corrective corset is prescribed. And make it more often to order by individual measures. And since you need to wear it for a long time, as the child grows, you will have to change it. Correcting corset in scoliosis not only fixes the spine in the correct position, but also prevents the displacement of the vertebrae. There are several of them: Boston, the Chenot model, the Lyons, the Ramoni corset and the domestic development from Valentin Dikul "Samurai". When treating scoliosis with the help of a corrective corset, it is necessary to observe certain rules:

• First time it is worn, taking off only occasionally;
• Every three months you need to monitor the condition of the spine with an X-ray, and if the disease does not progress, you can reduce the wearing time of the corset;
• To strengthen the muscles of the back are required to play sports: swimming, training on simulators and exercise therapy.

Only with a comprehensive approach and daily monitoring can you cure the child of scoliosis.

Corset Chenot

This type of corrective device for the treatment of scoliosis is considered the most effective. It straightens the curved vertebrae not only in the vertical, but also in the horizontal plane. Corset Chenot - a plate of special lightweight material and soft foam pads, providing pressure on the convex parts of the spine. Such an adaptation is made only to order on individual plaster casts. Only then it will be comfortable and free, and it will effectively correct the curvature of the spine. Effective corset Chenot on the second, third and even fourth stage of scoliosis. To get used to this design, in the first days it is worn for several hours a day, gradually increasing the wearing time. You need to be able to properly tighten the corset so that it does not squeeze the body. You need to wear it as long as the doctor prescribed, but usually a whole day with a short break.

Rules for the use of such devices

Corset for the spine in scoliosis is selected only by a doctor. It takes into account the degree of curvature, the type of disease and other factors. In order for the treatment to be successful, you must follow all the doctor's recommendations and follow certain rules:

• To a rigid corset it is necessary to get used gradually, every week increasing the time of its wearing by 1-2 hours;
• Regularly, every 3 months, you need to monitor changes and do x-rays;
• They put on a corset a thin cotton or linen clothes without seams;
• To wear it it is necessary constantly under the scheme recommended by the doctor;
• The arising abrasions on the skin do not need to be smeared with anything, but if the skin is strongly rubbed, then the corset is incorrectly selected;
• In the period of correction it is impossible to raise the severity;
• When using such treatment for a child, it is necessary to change the corset every year;
• Necessarily in conjunction with the corsetting you need to perform special exercises to strengthen the muscles of the back;
• You can not abruptly stop wearing a corset, after examination, the doctor can recommend gradually reduce the time it is in it.

Efficiency of application

Many patients successfully use a corset for the spine in scoliosis. The price of such a fixator, depending on the degree of the disease, can be from 500 rubles to several thousand. A special corrective corsets, made to order, are 30-40 thousand rubles. But, according to the parents, such adaptations effectively save even a serious curvature of the spine. And if you follow all the recommendations of a doctor, then in a few years the child can return to normal life with an even back.