Facts And Figures About Scoliosis And Its Treatment

By Author: Sejal Thakkar
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Scoliosis of the spine is situated where the spine is curved abnormally. It is a medical condition in which a person’s spine is abnormally curved from side to side. Severe cases can be painful and worsen with age therefore you should never delay for seeking better treatment. Scoliosis can affect about 2% of females and 0.5% of males

Scoliosis is typically classified as either congenital (caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth), idiopathic (cause unknown, sub-classified as infantile, juvenile, adolescent, or adult, in accordance to onset occurred), or secondary to a primary condition. An estimated 65% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic, about 15% are congenital and about 10% are secondary to a neuromuscular disease.

Symptoms for this arise:
• Whenever you bend forward spine curvature is more pronounced.
• Other shoulder is higher than the one.
• Waist is one side tilted.
• Uneven spaces between the abdominal region and arms.
• Prominent ribs and shoulder blade.

Reasons behind what causes scoliosis?

The cause of the majority of spinal curvature is not ...
... known unfortunately. However, scientific studies claim that about two cases of scoliosis in every 10 have a known cause. The following are few reasons:
• Osteoarthritis Diseases
• Cerebral palsy (Neuromuscular diseases)
• In length of legs there is unevenness
• During the first three to six weeks in the womb there is spinal malformation

What are the treatments available?

The traditional medical treatment of scoliosis is complex and is determined by the severity of the curvature and skeletal maturity. The conventional options of treatment are:
o Observation
o Physiotherapy
o Chiropractic
o Occupational therapy
o Casting (EDF)
o Bracing
o Surgery

What Type of Scoliosis Do You Have?

It is essential to discuss this with your doctor and pinpoint the particular type of spinal curvature that's affecting you.

Diagnose a Curved Spine

Doctors diagnose the extent of the disorder by the following factors:
• What angle is the curve?
• Does the curve tilt towards the right or left?
• The curve located in upper or lower back?
• Is the curve shaped like “S” or “C”?
• Spinal Surgery or alternatives?

What next after you have been diagnosed?
A spinal curvature diagnosis isn’t a death sentence. Instead of worrying, learn the facts about this condition. You don’t have to live in pain. Be active, and get your scoliosis of the spine treated today by a specialist

Author Bio:
Dr Sejal Thakkar, A Spine Consultant at Qi Spine Clinic, a Masters in Musculoskeletal Conditions from Nanavati hospital and Bachlors of Physiotherapy from D.Y.Patil college of Physiotherapy, Certified Shacklock's Neurodynamic solutions and Mulligan's technique of mobilisation. Pursuing certification in MDT (Mechanical Diagnosis and treatment) from the Mckenzie Institute, New Zealand