According to the doctor, an important step is to reduce the time a child spends in front of a screen. "I understand that for parents, especially mothers, it can sometimes be difficult to combine household chores with watching over a child. Cartoons can be distracting, but one should not get too carried away with this. There are certain norms regarding how much time children can spend with gadgets. The main thing is for the child to be active, performing simple physical tasks, such as transferring balls from one box to another. This will help strengthen their spine and overall health," he noted.
Ratinoff also added that professional massage can be beneficial for activating muscles that are not functioning properly. "If a child has already developed a certain walking style, some muscles may not be receiving adequate load. Massage helps balance this load and relax tense areas. If there is no possibility to consult a specialist, simple exercises can be performed independently — rotating joints, bending and straightening fingers, hands, and legs, gently massaging the muscles for pleasure," the doctor emphasized.
Massage, according to the specialist, should be performed in the presence of specific indications. "There is no such thing as preventive massage for children. If a child is experiencing difficulties with movement or does not meet age standards, it is worth considering the possibility of assistance, but it is better to consult a professional to avoid mistakes," he warned.
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