Exercises for children
Formation of correct posture should begin from early childhood. If a preschooler has violations, he will need a comprehensive approach and help of a specialist.Choose exercises for slouching depending on the child's agePhoto: Getty In order to correct the spine, a preschooler can do the following:
- He needs to slowly get up on his toes, from a standing position, raise and raise his hands, taking a breath. On exhalation return to the initial position.
- The child should press against the wall with his shoulder blades, put his hands over his head and rest against the wall. During the inhalation, the back should be bent as much as possible, and on exhalation return to the initial position.
- Invite the preschooler to wring from any vertical surface at arm's length, touching the surface with the chest.
- Give him a gymnastic stick. Holding it with both hands, he needs to position it on the shoulder blades and turn in different directions.
- Lay it on your back, and put it under your shoulder bladesA soft roller, for example, a rolled towel. Give in hand items weighing about 0.5 kg. Keeping the goods, he must make swings in the direction from the trunk to the head.
- Standing on his knees the child should close his hands behind his head. From this position it is necessary to sit on the heels, on the inspiration to rise, to spread hands in the sides and to bend forward. On exhalation take the starting position.
These simple but effective exercises will not take much time, and the result will pleasantly surprise you. Exercise together with your child and be an example for him.
Strengthening your back at home
To strengthen the back muscles and prevent slouching, a preschooler should do the following:
- Lying on his back, he must perform circular movements with his feet, as if he were cycling the pedals of a bicycle.
- Lying on a flat surface, do sweeps with straight legs in different directions and cross them.
- Put your feet to the width of your shoulders, and put your hands on your waist. During the inhalation, dilute the elbows so that the shoulder blades are in contact. On exhalation take the starting position.
- Stand up straight, feet shoulder width apart, hands pressed to shoulders. During exhalation, one must lean forward, and with inhalation take the initial position.
It is better to do these exercises in the morning or afternoon. This will be enough to keep your back healthy. Play sports from childhood and be healthy.