Scoliosis
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What is it?
It is known as scoliosis to the lateral curvature forming in the spine vertebral column of those who suffer from it. In some cases it is a hereditary disease and is most common in children and young people in their growth and development.
It is common for all of us to have some deviation in the spine, but it is considered scoliosis when the spine is not straight but deviates in S“ or ”C“ shape”.
Causes
For most people the cause is unknown which causes the deviation in the spine, and in others it is scoliosis. congenital and can even have their origin in bad posture or diseases such as muscular dystrophy.
As children with scoliosis enter the developmental stage, right lumbar scoliosis may become more severe.
It is usually asymptomatic in children, but back pain is one of the most common symptoms of lumbar scoliosis in adults, young people and children.
In addition to this, there are also visible signs such as deformities in the bone structures; for example, ribs that protrude more on one side, one shoulder higher than the other or one side of the hip.
In severe cases the difficulty in breathing This is also a factor, as the bones put pressure on the organs, preventing them from functioning optimally. The nerves are also affected, causing the person to feel stiff, tired and exhausted.
Prevention
Maintain a good posture is a way to prevent scoliosis, as scoliosis has a considerable influence on the pathology. Since scoliosis often occurs without pain, it is advisable to see a specialist who can carry out a check-up as soon as a deviation in the child's spine is noticed, however slight it may be.
Bringing your children in for a chiropractic check-up is the best form of prevention for children right through to adolescence. The Salud Quiropráctica clinic has specialists at our three centres in Valencia and Alzira, where we treat cases of both mild and severe scoliosis with the aim of relieving pain and correcting misalignments in the spine.
Scoliosis is classified into different types:
Idiopathic scoliosis
Idiopathic scoliosis is the name given to those cases where the cause of the deviation is unknown.
Neuromuscular scoliosis
Scoliosis is caused by a disease of the nervous system, such as muscular dystrophy.
Congenital scoliosis
It is present from birth due to malformation or when the vertebrae and ribs do not form correctly.
Structural scoliosis
Structural scoliosis is when the curvature of the spine is permanent due to either a malformation or a blow.
Non-structural scoliosis
This is when the curvature that forms in the spine is only temporary. For this to be possible, it is advisable to treat this pathology from the beginning in order to correct it before it progresses.
Diagnosis
In order to assess a case of scoliosis, a physical examination is carried out called Adams test or the forward bend test to determine whether the degree of curvature of the spine falls within accepted parameters or not. In this test, the patient is asked to bend forward, and the chiropractor will then assess the spine, shoulders and pelvis.
Similarly, to find out the true degree of curvature, X-rays of the spine are taken to see what the physical examination did not reveal.
Treatment
The approach will depend on the cause of the scoliosis, its severity and the person’s age. Depending on the case, some specialists recommend that the person wear a corset or do posture exercises. However, when the deviation is severe or due to a fall, one or more of the following is chosen surgical interventions.
When it comes to childhood scoliosis, it is best to treat it as early as possible, so that the condition has as little impact as possible on the person’s life.
In any case, the best thing to do is to go to an experienced specialist who can treat scoliosis from the beginning and not let it progress, in our chiropractic centre you will find an experienced chiropractic doctor trained to treat your condition.
Risk factors
Risk factors include the following family history, In some cases scoliosis is hereditary, although, as mentioned above, it most commonly has no known cause.
Children and adolescents in stage of growth (ages 8 to 18) are the most likely to develop a crooked spine, as scoliosis is colloquially known.
Finally, those who do not take care of their posture and the weight they carry on their spine are more likely to suffer from back diseases than those who have better habits.
Complications
Although in most cases scoliosis is mild and uncomplicated, when the condition is severe and advanced it can become complicated to the point where it can cause unevenness in the shoulders or an unevenness in the hips and ribs.
In some people, the misalignment is so severe that the vertebrae may even pressure on the lungs and heart, significantly affecting their functioning and causing difficulty in breathing.
Further information
Progressive scoliosis
When scoliosis is severe and progressive, the best approach is to to be attended to as soon as possible. Children with this condition are more prone to deformities and respiratory problems when the deviation is very pronounced.
Statistics
Studies show that women are more likely to suffer from scoliosis and it is often detected in women. between 8 and 18 years of age.
Approximately 70% of scoliosis cases have no defined cause, 20 % are due to poor posture and the other 10% have their roots in birth problems and malformations.
The aim of chiropractic treatment is to prevent the progression of scoliosis; this is why doctors specialising in this field recommend it, as it is one of the most effective ways of alleviating the symptoms.
At Salud Quiropráctica, we have treated people of all ages, many of whom are children, and have provided them with the help they need to stabilise and even reduce the severity of their scoliosis and halt its progression. Come and visit us at any of our centres in Valencia and Alzira.
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