Habits of Schoolchildren That Harm the Spine Have Been Identified

A schoolchild's incorrect posture over textbooks or gadgets can harm the spine, warned orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist Andrey Litvinenko.

In a conversation with "Moscow 24," the specialist emphasized that it is dangerous to remain in one static position for a prolonged period of time.

This is simply a scourge of modern times, because children take breaks from doing homework by using their phones or tablets. As a result, the neck never relaxes at all and is constantly forced to remain in a tense state. When this happens frequently, it contributes to the development of pain and displacement of intervertebral discs and the vertebrae themselves. In advanced cases, doctors even have to consider surgical treatment, the orthopedist explained.

The doctor pointed out that sitting with a leg tucked underneath oneself is harmful. This causes damage to the menisci of the knee joint. Litvinenko added that this position also harms the spine.