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Is there some sort of brace or something I can use to help alleviate the pain of scoliosis when I play sports?
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∙ 11y ago
sorry it isnt one
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When should a brace be used for scoliosis?
In general a brace would be used when a curvature of the spine is at 25-40º
What are all the treatments for scoliosis?
I have scoliosis. 1 wear a brace 2 get surgery 3 do exercises approved by a doctor for your scoliosis 4 get medal bars planted next to your spine for support (surgery)
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.
Where might one purchase a scoliosis brace?
Ask your orthopedic doctor for help. The doctor can then make a mold that will be personally made for you. The mold gets sent to another company and after a couple of weeks you have a scoliosis brace.
Do you have to wear a brace after scoliosis surgery?
After scoliosis surgery, it depends where they fused/placed the rods/screws...I had scoliosis surgery and I can crack the TOP half of my spine, but, the screws are at the bottom of my back and I am unable to crack it there. :)
Does Shailene Woodley have scoliosis?
Yes. She used to wear a brace but now she took it off.
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.
Should you Get a scoliosis brace or sergury?
It really depends on how bad the scoliosis is and what your doctor recommends. If you have between 15 and 20 degrees it won't be much of a problem but if its from 20 to 35 degrees of an angle, you might meed a brace, and if there is anymore of a curve you would need to consider surgery.
Does Scoliosis Treatment hurt?
If you wear a brace to try and correct the curvature, it won't hurt, but it will be quite uncomfotable.
What is the treatment for idiopathic scoliosis?
Idiopathic scoliosis, which occurs most often in adolescent girls, is usually managed with a brace that wraps the abdomen and chest, allowing the spine to develop straight.
What are facts about scoliosis?
I have two. 1. Your spine stops curving when you stop growing2. It does not cause pain itself:)You're 20% more likely to develop scoliosis if someone else in your family also has scoliosis.In 80% of scoliosis cases, the cause is unknown-that's known as idiopathic scoliosis.Scoliosis is usually painless.Girls are at least four times as likely to develop scoliosis as boys?and doctors don't know why that is.96% of adolescents with scoliosis continue to play sports.
Does scoliosis worsen over time?
Scoliosis can worsen if it isn't taken care of properly. Go to your doctor and talk to him/her about physical therapy, and if your condition is really bad, maybe a brace for your back will help.
