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What body system does scoliosis effect?
Scoliosis occurs mainly in the thoracic and thoraco-lumbar regions. Scoliosis also effects the muscular-skeletal body system.
Does scoliosis cause headaches?
Scoliosis affects the whole body not just the spine, so depending on the size of your curve, you could definitely experience headaches
Is mile scoliosis bad?
Yes. For one, scoliosis is when your spine is set irregularly, and you would need an upper body brace to straiten out your spine. Mild scoliosis is even worse. It's when your spine is set in an even more crooked positioning, and you would need a upper body brace and wear it for a few weeks. If you have it, you should see a doctor.
How does scoliosis affect parts of your body?
With scoliosis, you're usually only limited if it causes back pain. If you suffer from back pain because of scoliosis, you might not be able to sit, stand, or bend over for long periods of time. Other physical activity may also be difficult. Unless the scoliosis is severe, it shouldn't affect the things you do that much, and in very mild cases, it shouldn't affect the things you do at all.
What is the lateral curvation of the spine called?
That is called a scoliosis. You can remember the 'S' shaped spine of Scoliosis.
Does a scoliosis back brace stick out of any parts of your body when you wear it?
it really depends on what kind of scoliosis it is, and how bad it is. Generally, the doctors will probably do their best to make it in the shape of your body, with different shapes of padding inside of the brace instead of outside of the brace.
What is a prevention of scoliosis?
scoliosis can not be prevented
Does all forms of scoliosis progress?
if your body is still growing then it will probably progress. once your body stops growing & you have a minute curve, it will not progress. but, if you have a severe curve then it will progress. It does tend to progress for as long as you are growing but the vast majority of teen with mild scoliosis will never have a problem with it.
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
Does Scoliosis effects Body Height?
of course it makes you a little bit shorter if you have something and you bend it, it gets shorter its the same with scoliosis the spine is bent so the body is shorter people who have the correction surgery end up gaining a few inched at the end of it when their spine is straight
Why is scoliosis a disease of beauty?
firstly scoliosis is a 'condition' secondly, i guess it kind of is have you ever seen your body in that condition? i have, when your hips arent in line with the rest of your body and you have 1cm of space between your bottom rib and your hip bone, that's a bit freaky. it can cause alot of insecurity.
Can scoliosis cause angina?
Scoliosis itself does not directly cause angina, which is a type of chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart. However, severe scoliosis can lead to respiratory issues or altered body mechanics that may contribute to cardiovascular strain. If a patient with scoliosis experiences angina, it’s important to investigate underlying cardiovascular conditions rather than attributing the symptoms solely to scoliosis. Always consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
