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Yes, scoliosis can affect adults, although it often develops during adolescence. In adults, it may result from the progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis or can arise due to degenerative changes in the spine. Symptoms can include Back pain, reduced mobility, and, in some cases, respiratory issues. Management may involve physical therapy, pain relief, or surgery depending on the severity and symptoms.
What else can I help you with?
Life expectancy for scoliosis patients?
Scoliosis will not affect your lifespan.
Where does scoliosis mainly affect?
Scoliosis is a descriptive term for a spinal condition. Scoliosis means curvature
Is scoliosis behavioral?
No. Scoliosis is a physical disorder, so it does not affect the emotions, mind, or brain.
What are alternative treatments for scoliosis?
As I have heard, there is no particular alternative treatment for scoliosis. Treatments like biofeedback cannot prevent scoliosis. Exercise has not been confirmed to affect change on scoliosis.
Does scoliosis affect equally males and females?
No Scoliosis affects more females than males. I think its about 1 in 10 Scoliosis sufferers are male.
Is osteoporosis relative to scoliosis?
Osteoporosis can result in bony degeneration which can then result in what is called degenerative Scoliosis in adults. There does not have to be any genetic link in that type of case.
Does scoliosis affect a specific age group?
scoliosis affects 10% of adoelscants but only 1% need medical attention.
Do lifestyle choices affect scoliosis?
NO. They do not affect it. It is genetic so physical and mental health dose not affect it.
How can scoliosis affect the legs?
Scoliosis can affect the legs by causing uneven hips and shoulders, which can lead to one leg being shorter than the other. This imbalance can result in problems with walking, standing, and overall posture.
What is a home remedy to remove scoliosis from my child's head?
Scoliosis is in fact curvature of the spine and does not directly affect the hair on an individual's head. Scoliosis can only be treated by a physician who will be able to offer a better explanation to what your child may be experiencing.
Does scoliosis affect the lifespan of a person?
No. The slight curvature it causes in the spine has no impact on lifespan.
Do gay people affect kids?
Gay adults affect kids in exactly the same way that straight adults affect kids.
