Suffered from scoliosis, but he still actively danced

Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Originally, Sang Ayu Putu Cynthia Maharani has never felt pain in certain parts of her body. He lived his life without a problem, including dancing once a week in a studio.

Until Ayu was in college, the mother realized that something was wrong with Ayu. The back of the right of his daughter is larger than the left side

"At first, my mother saw this kebaya, the mother saw the right back really bigger but there was no pain. Ayu said in Jakarta recently.

Ayu immediately went to medical experts.The results of the examination showed that he had scoliosis or skeletal abnormalities in the form of a curvature. spinal column, with a 45 degree curve

After discussing with the family, he opted for a non-surgical therapy including yoga and filaments.

When he wore it. splint the first time, he claimed to want to cry because he felt uncomfortable and not confident.brace makes his body bigger.

"I'm afraid of surgery C & # 39; 39, is a last resort if the degree increases with age, he says.

The curvature curve of his back increases to 53 degrees. This time, Ayu is studying high.

In the middle of scoliosis, Ayu always danced the typical Balinese dance because he felt that his condition had no effect on his dance moves. "It has been a year for him to find the right brace, until his curvature curve drops to 30 degrees." 19659002 "I have a dance hobby since elementary school, no problem dancing," he said. 19659002] Read also: Here's how early detection of scoliosis

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Scoliosis and its treatment

Physiologist and anatomy of Scoliosis Care Clinic, Labana Simanihuruk, B.Sc. For example, those who suffer from scoliosis at 39 teenage age tend not to feel the slightest pain because their posture remains ideal

"Up to 50 degrees, under-17s feel nothing.The body is still ideal, optimal, "he said in Jakarta some time ago.

About 80% of scoliosis are idiopathic with a curve of more than 10 degrees and a prevalence of 0.5-3 per 100 children and adolescents. Scoliosis can also occur due to conbad neurological abnormalities and certain sitting and sleeping positions.

Currently, there are two ways to treat scoliosis, namely surgery and nonsurgical therapy. Generally, nonsurgical therapy involves the use of orthotics, exercise, and physical exercise with a physical therapy tool to relieve pain.

This therapy of course depends on the severity of the curvature.Brace for example, can correct the curve especially for those who have more curves 30 degrees and less than 60 degrees.

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Labana advises the person with scoliosis to remain active on a regular basis, in order to strengthen the body in general.

Similar similarities have also been expressed by specialist surgeons. orthopedic and spine consultants of RS Pondok Indah, Dr. Didik Librianto, SpOT

"Any sport can be sit up, gym, swimming, but the nature that extends is good for back muscles. "

The more active a person is, the greater the curvature of the curvature of his curvature column.

On the other hand, Ayu admits that his condition is better when his body is accustomed to active movements.This is the reason why he continues to dance even more actively than ever before

" Nge-gym 3 times a week, if only I danced and m & # 39; sat down, "he said, even moving should continue even after the patient removes the orthosis.It is to keep the spinal muscles stable in a new position."

"After removing the corset, the 5-year-old love maintains the level of fitness, to maintain the stability of the spinau muscles x in the new position. "

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By Lia Wanadriani Santosa
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