Living With Scoliosis
The mental effects of scoliosis are often forgotten. Scoliosis
can affect a person’s self-esteem and emotional health.
Children who suffer from scoliosis are especially concerned
about fitting in. Some challenges for an adolescent include
clothing fitting unevenly because of scoliosis, back braces
being visible while wearing clothes. Scoliosis can also be so
severe you can see it, like having a rib hump. Studies have
also shown that Scoliosis in adolescents is associated with
lowered self-esteem. Children don't feel comfortable going
out and having fun with friends anymore as their
insecurities hold them back. There can also be feelings of
loss of control as scoliosis can’t truly be cured. Things that
help with the stress of Scoliosis include breathing
meditation, relaxing, writing in a journal to let the feelings
out, or finding a support group where an individual can
meet with others who might be going through the same
problems.
Most scoliosis patients can live normal lives and can do
everyday activities, including exercise and sports. Scoliosis
usually does not cause any pain or any other health
complications, and scoliosis tends to stay the same once a
person stops developing, however, if scoliosis curves get
worse a GP should be seen.