Five recommended methods for the elderly to prevent hunchback

　　In our subconscious mind, old people will develop hunchback as they age. In fact, hunchback in the elderly is not an inevitable result. It can be prevented through some methods. Let’s learn more about it with the editor.

　　Hunchback is often seen in life, usually elderly . After the elderly enter the decline period, various parts of the body will show signs of degeneration, among which hunchback is also a sign of aging. The hunchback in the elderly is not due to anything happening in the back disease , but as age increases, the bones of the body gradually degenerate, resulting in a hunchback.

　　How to prevent hunchback in the elderly

　　1. Carry out appropriate exercise

　　The elderly should carry out some conscious anti-hunchback exercises and use back chairs, fitness equipment, etc. to properly exercise the spine, shoulder and back bones. The elderly can sit on a backrest chair, grasp both sides of the chair back with both hands, hold head high and chest up, and keep the spine straight. Do this for about 10 minutes each time, 3 times a day. ； It is also very effective for the elderly to use parallel bars to exercise the spine, shoulder and back bones. The method is to lean against a lever in the parallel bars, hold it with both hands, lean back moderately, and consciously correct the spine to prevent forward leaning. This method can be done three or four times a day.

　　2. Prevent spinal deformation

　　You should sit less on the sofa and play less chess, cards, and mahjong. Because the sofa is too elastic, when the elderly lie down and sit, it will inadvertently cause the spine to arc, which will worsen the formation of a hunchback. ； Playing chess or cards requires sitting for a long time, and the posture is fixed. The body is prone to leaning forward, which is easy to form a hunchback. Occasionally, after playing chess or cards for a long time, consciously provide some oxygen to the body, such as sitting and chest expansion exercises, to increase lung capacity and enhance the oxygen-carrying capacity of cells.

　　3. Use gymnastic sticks

　　The elderly can also use gymnastics sticks to relieve hunchback, either standing or sitting. Place the stick on your back, raise your head and lift your chest until your back muscles feel sore, and repeat the exercise several times. If you insist on exercising every day, you will definitely get effective relief. It is best to do it during the time when you wake up in the morning or sleep carried out before.

　　4. Eat more dishes high in calcium to supplement calcium.

　　Such as various soy products and beans, drink a bottle of high-calcium milk, a large bowl of soy milk, etc. every day. If necessary, you can take some calcium tablets or liquid calcium capsules. This can prevent osteoporosis (prevent fractures, bone cracks, etc.) caused by insufficient calcium, and also help improve "hunched back".

　　5. Sleep more on hard beds

　　You should develop the habit of sleeping on a hard bed. Sleeping position is also very important when sleeping. It is best to lie on your back on a hard bed so that your back can bear the force of the hard bed. If you want to sleep sideways, don't let your back bend. Otherwise, it will become a habit over time and easily lead to "hunchback".