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Why Is Catching Scoliosis Early Important?

4/20/2022

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As its name suggests, the disorder is known as scoliosis causes the spine to bend inward, this being the stage in which wearing a scoliosis brace is necessary. Scoliosis is most common in young children just before puberty when they are going through a growth spurt. Scoliosis affects roughly 3% of adolescents. Muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy can make scoliosis worse, although the specific etiology is uncertain.
1. What Are the Symptoms of Scoliosis?
Scoliosis usually does not produce symptoms. However, discomfort might develop in certain circumstances. Back pain may be caused by a variety of other factors, such as arthritis, the inability to stand up straight, weakness in core muscles, or a lack of training. These are just a few examples. If the lumbar spine's nerves are under pressure, then leg discomfort, numbness, and weakness might result as well.
 In certain cases, body changes in scoliosis and when not wearing a scoliosis brace include:
  • Reduced stature
  • Hips and pelvis not in proper alignment
  • Unbalanced scapulae
  • Shoulder blades that don't line up perfectly
2. When to Check for Scoliosis
If you suspect scoliosis and think you might need to wear a scoliosis brace, then make an appointment with your General Practitioner right at once. You should have it looked out, even though it's doubtful that anything severe is going on.
If the GP suspects that you have scoliosis and you might need to put on a scoliosis brace, they will recommend you to a doctor in the hospital for further evaluation. There, you will have back scans done to determine whether you have an abnormal curvature in the spine.
There are several treatment options available to those with scoliosis, so it's important to contact an expert in time. 
3. Can Scoliosis Cause Complications?
Scoliosis, no matter how moderate or severe may be harmful to one's health. The lungs and heart may be pressed against the ribs by severe curvatures. If this happens, you might have a hard time breathing and your heart could be harmed.

Adults who had scoliosis as children are more likely to experience back pain in old age. It's also possible that the scoliosis symptoms have worsened. Initially, subtle symptoms might become more obvious as scoliosis progresses, affecting your child's look and self-confidence.
Scoliosis may progress to a 45-degree curvature at times. A doctor might undertake surgery to straighten and fuse the spine to fewer than 25 degrees to decrease the curvature. In children, scoliosis surgery has fewer dangers and doesn't cause too much pain.
 4. How to Treat Early Scoliosis
Scoliosis might be treated nonoperatively in most adult instances. Treatments may include doctor's frequent examinations, over-the-counter pain medicines, and workouts that target the abs, spine, and flexibility. If you're a smoker, then you need to stop smoking, as degenerative processes may be accelerated by smoking.
Physical therapy and wearing a scoliosis brace are often prescribed by the doctor. They will help you keep or regain your strength and/or to alleviate your scoliosis symptoms. 
Included on the list of physical therapy are:
  • Attempting to enhance one's posture
  • Swimming and other low-impact workouts
  • Regular physical activity such as stretching
  • Maintaining an active lifestyle
An epidural or a nerve block injection in case oral drugs and physical therapy don't treat the pain effectively enough.
Adult scoliosis might need surgery in certain circumstances. Because of the potential for serious side effects from spinal surgery, this is the final resort. 
There are several reasons why surgery may be recommended:
  • Pain. If the scoliosis-related back and leg discomfort persists and does not improve with conservative care, surgery might be necessary.
  • A misalignment of the spine. It's critical to determine whether scoliosis has progressed and whether surgery is necessary to correct it. When seen from the front, the head must be centered over the middle of the pelvis, and when viewed sideways, it should be centered over hip joints. The further the curve advances, the more likely it is that people will become chronically unwell and unable to function as they once did.
Surgical intervention is required to achieve a higher standard of living. Surgery is not suggested purely for the sake of looks. Some patients find their spinal deformity's symptoms so painful that surgery remains the only option. Basic functions and general wellbeing are harmed because of spinal misalignment. In many circumstances, the sole treatment option is surgery. 
When it comes to deciding whether to undergo surgery on an aesthetic abnormality, younger people are more likely to be swayed by this consideration.
Each patient's situation necessitates a different approach when it comes to spinal surgery. Scoliosis is a condition that occurs when the spine becomes misaligned and puts pressure on nearby nerves. Spinal stabilization surgery employs bone grafts and titanium implants to bind the spine together and stabilize it.
Computer-aided navigation systems and surgical methods have made it feasible to do less invasive procedures and reduce recuperation time.
Wearing a Scoliosis Brace
In many cases, wearing a scoliosis brace solves the problem to the extent that the disease no longer advances and even starts to show signs of improvement with time. Scoliosis braces can be worn at any age and by any person who suffers from this condition. 
Keep Your Spine Safe!
Corrective procedures may be implemented if scoliosis is discovered early enough, often when the patient is a child or a toddler.
Spinal alignment and growth may be corrected with a scoliosis brace. In adolescents, scoliosis might need surgery to rectify the curvature that has already begun to harden the spine.
Many scoliosis patients can enjoy normal lives if diagnosed and treated early. Scoliosis that has gone untreated might worsen and lead to chronic pain that can be treated only with customized treatment strategies.
Contact us today if you have any questions about scoliosis.
5 Comments
FOUGHALI Soumaya
4/9/2022 11:43:18 pm

S'il vous plaît comment faire pour obtenir une formation chez vous?

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Victoria Addington link
11/21/2022 03:54:58 am

It captured me the most when you mentioned that surgery is the best option if a patient's spinal deformity's symptoms are so painful. My friend wants surgery that is minimally invasive. I should advise her to turn to a clinic that offers minimally invasive spine deformity surgery.

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1/17/2023 11:42:32 pm

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      • Local Hotels
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      • Team Members
    • AC Green Bay, WI >
      • Inside Wisconsin
      • Patient Testimonials
      • Contact Us
      • Emery Maloney
    • AC The Woodlands, TX
    • AC Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • The WCR Brace
    • Case Presentations >
      • Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis
      • Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis
      • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
      • Switching to a WCR Brace
      • Adult Scoliosis Bracing
      • Neuromuscular Scoliosis
      • Treating Upper Thoracic Curves
    • Brace Articles
    • Patient Testimonials >
      • Grant's Testimonials
      • Paul's Testimonials
    • WCR Partner Testimonials
    • Grant's MS Thesis
    • Our Patients
    • Patients and Sports
    • Patients and Hobbies
    • Brace colors
    • Scoliosis Fashion
  • Patient Resources
    • WCR Brace Clinics >
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    • Past Events >
      • Advancements in Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis 2018 >
        • Award for Advancements in the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis
      • Past USA WCR Clinics and Conferences
      • Advancements in Conservative Treatment Of Scoliosis 2017
      • Shanghai Clinic
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      • SOSORT2016 Canada
    • Northeast Region Re-Align Clinic
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    • Prosthetics
    • Orthotics >
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      • Cranial Remolding Band
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  • For PTs/Orthotists
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