Preventing Spinal Deformity and Chronic Pain
1Poor posture can cause spinal deformity and lifelong pain.
2Check your posture in mirrors as early symptoms are subtle.
3Good sitting habits and stretching are key to spinal health.
📖 Easy Explanation
🔍 Background
As muscles decrease with age, it's easy to slouch without realizing it. Recently, prolonged use of smartphones and TV has put seniors' spinal health at risk.
📌 Key Points
Once the spine curves, it can compress nerves, causing pain and numbness in the back and legs. It's easy to ignore early discomfort, but it becomes harder to treat over time.
💡 Why It Matters
Sitting with your back against the chair and spine straight is crucial. Taking a 5-minute stretch break every 50 minutes of sitting is a great gift for your body.
📚 Glossary
Scoliosis (Cheokchu-cheukmanjeung)A condition where the spine curves sideways in an S or C shape.
Kyphosis (Cheokchu-humanjeung)A condition where the back rounds forward, creating a hunchback appearance.