When scoliosis comes to mind, most of us think of wearing corrective back braces in early adolescence. We’ve all seen them, it is a familiar and acceptable form of treatment, and it works for most people. Adult scoliosis, although much more uncommon is starting to become recognized in medical communities as a growing problem, one …
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Scoliosis is a curvature and rotation of the spine that can be mild to severe. If the curvature is less than 40 degrees, it may not cause many or even any symptoms. If the curvature is more than 40 degrees, a host of unpleasant symptoms may visit a sufferer. They may experience shortness of breath, …
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Scoliosis is unfortunately sometimes poorly understood by the world at large. The simple explanation of scoliosis is that it’s a sideways curvature and rotation of the spine, a condition that may or may not is detected early on in life. 2-3% of children and teenagers have scoliosis in the United States. Worldwide, up to 30% …
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Medical experts do not categorize scoliosis as a disease but rather a condition describing an abnormal curvature of the spine. Typically, the spine should be straight when viewed from the back. If the curve occurs in the middle part of the spine, it is termed as thoracic spine scoliosis. Thoracic scoliosis could pull the rib …
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Living with pain can be frustrating as much as it can reduce your ability to move around and do the activities you enjoy. Back pain is one of the primary symptoms experienced by some people living with adult scoliosis. Chiropractic care is among the treatments available for alleviating back pain caused by this condition that …
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Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that is lateral in nature. The curvature seen in scoliosis may occur in one or more places on the spine. Scoliosis is often seen and diagnosed in children and adolescents. Adults can also be diagnosed with scoliosis. Adult diagnosis of scoliosis may occur if they had a mild …
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The overall goal of scoliosis surgery is to correct the spine through the fusion of the vertebrae. The fusion of the spinal vertebrae stops the spine from bending and deforming any further. Medical professionals are able to correct the spinal curvature by approximately or more than 50 percent. Each individual’s recovery from spinal surgery may …
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Adult degenerative scoliosis is caused by the degeneration (i.e., breakdown) of the spine over time. Average scoliosis is diagnosed when the spine is curved and is often diagnosed in children and adolescents. Degenerative scoliosis is the product of damage to the joints and discs of the spine. The spinal curvature that is seen in degenerative …
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According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2 to 3 percent of Americans struggle with scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. In saying that, it is important to note that the curve associated with scoliosis is markedly different than the normal spinal curve, which occurs at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. Scoliosis …
What exactly is scoliosis? Simply put, it is an unnatural curve in the spine that can press on nerves and cause great discomfort. Adult scoliosis can mean that you live in severe back pain every day of your life. Maybe you have lost hope that there is any way to improve your quality of life …
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