Scoliosis is the disorder that most people have heard of, and is defined as a spine that does not run straight up the back, but rather has an S- or C-curve when seen from behind. Kyphosis is when the top of your spine is abnormally rounded, while lordosis manifests as an intense inward bend of the spine of the lower back. The causes for each of these disorders are slightly different; kyphosis and lordosis have quite a few similar causes, including Osteoporosis, slipped vertebrae, spine infections and abnormal bone growth. Scoliosis, oddly enough, appears to run in families, and the exact cause has yet to be identified.
Home remedy for scoliosis
Oregano:
Oregano has a naturally anti-inflammatory and soothing effect on the body, which also helps the muscles that surround the spine relax, thus reducing pain and allowing more flexibility in that area of the body. Rubbing in essential oil of oregano has been known as a remedy for scoliosis pain, and may actually improve the chances of being able to straighten the spine, due to the many antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the essential oil.
Sitting Less:
When we sit down for long periods of time, our posture tends to suffer. The top of our back hunches over, our shoulders cave in, and we put excess stress on our spine and vertebrae. Unfortunately, standing for long periods of time can increase tension and strain on the spine as well. If you suffer from the spinal curvature disorder of kyphosis, you should remain active and mobile, not hunching your shoulders over while sitting (worsening the condition), nor standing for long periods. Lordosis and scoliosis are less affected by sitting, but sufferers of those disorders report that standing evenly on both legs does reduce back pain.
Losing Weight:
Obesity does not help with the severity or discomfort of spinal curvature disorders. This unnecessary weight puts excess strain on your spine and vertebrae, making your condition even worse, and making it much more difficult to correct. Losing weight through a proper diet and exercise is an important foundation before more formal treatments can be helpful in relieving these disorders.
Alfalfa:
The high concentration of vitamin K found in alfalfa helps the body tightly connect bone cells and improve bone density, along with a number of other minerals found in this unassuming plant. With stronger bones, the treatments and physical therapy to reverse or moderate the effects of scoliosis can be improved and sped up. Scoliosis is not as reversible as the other two forms of spinal curvature disorder, and tends to get chronically worse over time. Therefore, moderating therapies to slow down the progression are important, combined with a mineral-rich diet.
Kale:
Kale might not be the most appetizing form of greens, but it is packed with important minerals that can significantly strengthen bone mass, namely by boosting the production of collagen, which the body needs to create muscle, tissue and bone, as well as bind those elements together. Adding kale to your diet can increase your overall bone density and prevent brittleness. When combined with a back brace or other force-oriented therapies for spinal curvature disorders, this dietary choice can help speed the process, helping the spine bend back in shape faster.