Slouching exercises for children, at home
Slouching exercises can help you deal with many posture problems. A straight, beautiful back is one of the signs of good health. Curvature of the spine negatively affects the work of the whole body: preschoolers often catch colds, get bronchitis, they may be worried about constipation and gastritis.
Formation of correct posture should be started from early childhood. If a preschooler has impairments, he will need an integrated approach and the help of a specialist.
Choose exercises from slouching, depending on the age of the child
In order to correct the spine, a preschooler can do this:
- He needs to slowly get up on his toes, from a standing position, spread and raise his arms up, taking a breath. On exhalation, return to the starting position.
- The child should press against the wall with his shoulder blades, bring his hands over his head and rest them against the wall. During inhalation, you need to bend your back as much as possible, and on exhalation, return to the starting position.
- Invite the preschooler to do push-ups from any vertical surface at arm’s length, touching the surface with his chest.
- Give him a gymnastic stick. Holding it with both hands, he needs to place it on the shoulder blades and turn in different directions.
- Lay it on your back and place a soft roller, such as a rolled towel, under your shoulder blades. Handle objects weighing about 0,5 kg. While holding the weights, he should swing from the body to the head.
- While kneeling, the child should close his palms behind his head. From this position, you need to sit on your heels, rise while inhaling, spread your arms to the sides and bend forward. On exhalation, take the starting position.
These simple yet effective exercises will not take long, and the results will pleasantly surprise you. Work with your child and be an example for him.
Strengthening the back at home
To strengthen the muscles of the back and prevent slouching, a preschooler should do this:
- Lying on his back, he should perform circular movements with his legs, as if pedaling a bicycle.
- Lying on a flat surface, swing straight legs in different directions and cross them.
- Put your feet shoulder-width apart, and put your hands on your belt. During inhalation, spread the elbows so that the shoulder blades touch. On exhalation, take the starting position.
- Stand up straight, feet shoulder-width apart, press your hands to your shoulders. During exhalation, you need to bend forward, and when inhaling, take the starting position.
These exercises are best done in the morning or afternoon. This will be enough to keep your back healthy.
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