Scoliosis

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SCOL^ IOSIS By : Laeticia Schmies ...

Index - What is Scoliosis - page - Causes and symptoms - page - Do’s and Don’ts - page Trea ...

A normal Spine has quite a few front-to-back curves between the neck and the pelvis. Scoliosis, on the other hand, is an S or C ...

Causes and symptoms Causes Doctors don't know what causes the most common type of Scoliosis (Idiopathic scoliosis), it does appe ...

The risk factors for developing the most common type of scoliosis (Idiopathic scoliosis) include age where symptoms and signs ty ...

Where Scoliosis Affects Scoliosis affects the spine in three major sections: the cervical spine also known as the neck, the thor ...

Improving core strength is important as core muscles support the spine. When the core becomes stronger the lower back and abdomi ...

Living With Scoliosis The emotional effects of scoliosis are often forgotten. Scoliosis can affect a person’s self-esteem and em ...

Treatment for children Back brace A back brace is custom-made to fit the body. Normally, a back brace is made of rigid plastic, ...

Surgery Younger kids may have an operation to insert special rods alongside the spine, usually those under 10. This will help av ...

To fix the curve, adolescents and young adults who have stopped developing will have an operation called spinal fusion. A spinal ...

Physical Therapy The Schroth Method is a type of physical therapy it is a non- surgical alternative for treating scoliosis. It u ...

Other treatments can help to fix a curved spine or stop it from getting worse, such as osteopathy and chiropractic. By lifting, ...

The discomfort of scoliosis can be minimized by exercises that strengthen and stretch the back. Maintaining a healthy weight can ...

Scoliosis may often irritate or place pressure on the nerves in and around the spine, causing discomfort, numbness, and a tingli ...

Surgery may be recommended for patients who do not respond after a period of time to non-operative therapy. Some examples are : ...

Except for osteoporosis-related scoliosis, most cases of scoliosis can not be prevented. No evidence suggests that improving pos ...

When I was 12 I noticed that one of my shoulders was much higher than the other, I went to see a doctor and got diagnosed with S ...