The three most common ones are Kyphosis, Lordosis and Scoliosis.
These body posture deformities in children are caused by a hereditary factor, physical inactivity, obesity and inadequate shoes.
There are four major types of posture defects like flat back, swayback, kyphosis, and lordosis that can hamper a child's posture.
And to avoid: Static postures such as prolonged sitting and standing. Prolonged cross-legged sitting can lead to a bent and asymmetrical posture, especially for people with low back pain. Erect sitting for long hours can also cause postural problems.
Posture can also be defined as the position the whole body takes when someone is performing any physical activity like walking, running, jumping and dancing. Postural defects is an abnormal deviation from the normal axis of the bones due to abnormalities.
Examples of postural defects treated using biofeedback include adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, torticolis, and rounding of the back or slouching (functional thoracic kyphosis) due to poor posture.
Meaning of Postural Defects/Deviation
Postural defects are the abnormal way of holding or carrying the body during the performance of various activities due to deviation from the normal axis of the bones, joint stiffening, and loss of muscle tone.
Even if your posture has been a problem for years, it's possible to make improvements. Rounded shoulders and a hunched stance may seem like they're set in stone by the time we reach a certain age, and you may feel you've missed the boat for better posture. But there's a good chance you can still stand up taller.
Proper posture requirements:
Good muscle flexibility. Normal motion in the joints. Strong postural muscles. A balance of muscles on both sides of the spine.
Kyphosis is a spinal disorder in which an excessive curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as roundback or — in the case of a severe curve — as hunchback. Kyphosis can occur at any age but is common during adolescence.
Common postural distortions include: “rounding” and elevation of the shoulders; tightening of the chest muscles as back muscles weaken; protrusion of the head; and the tightening of the hips, as the glutes (butt muscles) become weak.
Looking down or slouching for long periods of time can not only cause chronic pain in the back, neck and knees, but it can lead to more serious health issues like circulation problems, heartburn and digestive issues if left unchecked.
When you're stressed, your breathing patterns change and cause strain and tension in the mid-back. Your shoulders hunch up and cause pain throughout the upper and middle back. Low-back pain includes the tailbone and lower half of the back muscles. These muscles affect flexibility and posture.
See the following types of abnormal postures: Decerebrate posture -- the arms and legs are out straight and rigid, the toes point downward, and the head arches backward. Decorticate posture -- the body is rigid, the arms out straight, the fists are tight, and the legs are straight out.
Good posture can alleviate your IBS symptoms and also help keep your spine healthy and your core strong. However, it is only one part of a lifestyle to manage your IBS.