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Scoliosis
Scoliosis refers to a condition where an abnormal curve in a person’s spine is manifested. Instead of a straight line, a person afflicted with scoliosis has a spine that looks like a “C” or an “S.”
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What percent of US population suffers from scoliosis?
i have it and im not dead yet so i have no idea
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.
Why do your bones in your body crack when you move?
The bones in your body don't actually crack when you move. The sound you hear is actually the sound of the gases in the synovial fluid escaping the sac around the joint.
What does scoliosis do to elder people?
If elderly people have scoliosis they wont die unless there scoliosis is 50 to 60 degrees or more then it might cause breathing problems.
How can scoliosis get worse if i have a 33 degree case?
If you are still growing, the curve can gradually progress (get worse). If you're no longer growing, it's much less likely that the curve will progress - but still possible.
Doctors don't know why this happens, so your doctor should be scheduling regular check-ups to monitor your spine.
If you're at 33 degrees and still growing, most doctors will recommend bracing. There are several different types of braces (Boston brace, Milwaukee brace, Providence brace), and most need to be worn ~23 hours per day. The Providence brace only needs to be worn overnight; ~12 hours per day.
Bracing is supposed to either slow or stop the curve's progression, but it's not always entirely effective - again, doctors don't know why.
Should you do a physically demanding job with scoliosis?
yes, you can do anything with scoliosis,
however you will be EXHAUSTED afterwards
depending on how bad you have it
i did karate with a 73 degree curve,
found it hard to breathe afterwards.
just be careful
How are muscle spasms and cramps treated in alternative medicine?
Cramps may be treated or prevented with gingko (Ginkgo biloba ) or Japanese quince (Chaenomeles speciosa ). Supplements of vitamin B12 , folate, vitamin E, niacin , calcium, and magnesium may also help.
How long does scoloisis last and why?
Scoloisis can last forever unless you wear a brace or get a major back sugury.
Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. When a disc herniation occurs, the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebra is pushed outside its normal position. A herniated disc would not be a problem if it weren't for the spinal nerves that are very close to the edge of these spinal discs.
The spinal disc is a soft cushion that sits between each vertabrae of the spine. This spinal disc becomes more rigid with age. In a young individual, the disc is soft and elastic, but like so many other structures in the body, the disc gradually looses its elasticity and is more vulnerable to injury. In fact, even in individuals as young as 30, MRIs show evidence of disc deterioration in about 30% of people.
As the spinal disc becomes less elastic, it can rupture. When the disc ruptures, a portion of the spinal disc pushes outside its normal boundary--this is called a herniated disc. When a herniated disc bulges out from between the vertebrae, the spinal nerves and spinal cord can become pinched. There is normally a little extra space around the spinal cord and spinal nerves, but if enough of the herniated disc is pushed out of place, then these structures may be compressed.
When the herniated disc ruptures and pushes out, the nerves may become pinched. A herniated disc may occur suddenly in an event such as a fall or an accident, or may occur gradually with repetitive straining of the spine. Often people who experience a herniated disc already have spinal stenosis, a problem that causes narrowing of the space around the spinal cord and spinal nerves. When a herniated disc occurs, the space for the nerves is further diminished, and irritation of the nerve results.
Symptoms
Electric Shock Pain
Pressure on the nerve can cause abnormal sensations, commonly experienced as electric shock pains. When the compression occurs in the cervical (neck) region, the shocks go down your arms, when the compression is in the lumbar (low back) region, the shocks go down your legs.
Tingling & Numbness
Patients often have abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, or pins and needles. These symptoms may be experienced in the same region as painful electric shock sensations.
Muscle Weakness
Because of the nerve irritation, signals from the brain may be interrupted causing muscle weakness. Nerve irritation can also be tested by examining reflexes.
Bowel or Bladder Problems
These symptoms are important because it may be a sign of cauda equina syndrome, a possible condition resulting from a herniated disc. This is a medical emergency, and your should see your doctor immediately if you have problems urinating, having bowel movements, or if you have numbness around your genitals.
All of these symptoms are due to the irritation of the nerve from the herniated disc. By interfering with the pathway by which signals are sent from your brain out to your extremities and back to the brain, all of these symptoms can be caused by a herniated disc pressing against the nerves.
Is it dangerous tp have dextro scoliosis and levoscoliosis?
I have dextro scoliosis and levoscoliosis and curvature is more than 50 degrees
If your back hurts can it be from Scoliosis?
it can be from scoliosis but it can be from other things also.
Is an S curve in your spine bad?
the spine is S curved but not if you look directly on towards you back. Only from the side view is it s curved. It dips in to you neck and out on your upper back then back in on lower back. But the spine should not curve any other way
The spine should look straight from the front
In reality almost everybody has at least a little bit of an S-shaped curve if you look from the front (on an Xray). It's how severe the curve is, that makes it bad. When it's bad enough to cause problems, or might cause problems, they call that condition "scoliosis"
Plus, for people who have enough of a scoliosis curve to matter, the curves you can see from the side usually are exaggerated -- you know, more curvy than they should be. This can add to the person's problems.
Not heard of multiple scoliosis before but could you be referring to a "triple curve"?
A triple curve us defining how many curves a person's spine has
The left lateral recess refers to a condition whereby the narrowing reduces the available space within the exit doorway of the spinal canal. The left lateral recess may be caused by the arthritic overgrowth of the facet joints of the degeneration of the disc with the loss of the disc height.
Is it bad to have a 10 percent curve in your back?
Probably not, most people have a minor scoliotic curve in their spine. Although, it can also depend on how old you are. If you are not yet skeletally mature (less than 18 years old) a small curve has the potential to progress. The risk of progression also seems to be more likely if you are a female.
That all being said, my opinion is this:
- If you are an adult...dont worry about it unless it is causing you pain, then i would advise a visit to a chiropractor.
- If you are an adolescent (less than 18 years old) then I would definitely advise a visit to a chiropractor who can monitor the curve, provide stretches and exercises to limit progression, treat discomfort associated with the scoliosis, provide advice on treatment options if the curve progresses, etc.
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.
Facet Denervation is a procedure in which small nerves in the back or neck are treated by means of an electrically generated current that is passed down a thin needle that sits adjacent to the nerve. RFD is used when there is a high degree of suspicion that the facet joints are the cause of pain. The small joints in the posterior part of the spinal column are often a source of debilitating and constant pain particularly when they become worn and inflamed. If spinal facet joint injection with local anaesthetic and steroid has provided good but temporary relief on at least two separate occasions then these joints can be de-sensitised on a semi-permanent basis.
How long after scoliosis surgery can you go tenpin bowling?
The best way is to ask for your medical doctor a new X-ray to evaluate your scoliosis after surgery, and he can tell you how you are at that moment. You need to be a brand new man before making any undue movements. Perhaps you have to attend physioterapy sessions before playing bowling, which requires that you bend your body.
For children, treatment options are based on age, gender,and the location and severity of the curve. The curvature is monitored closely and, if necessary, managed with bracing. Bracing does not cure scoliosis, but it may impede further progression of the curve. If the curve advances despite conservative measures or the measurement of the curve is greater than 40° to 50°, surgical correction is often considered.
With adult scoliosis, treatment planning is generally based on severity of pain and functional limits. Because of the malalignment of the spine, pain may arise from the facet joints, sacroiliac joints or nerve root compression. The pain from these conditions is managed with physical therapy, medication, facet injections, sacroiliac joint injections or epidural steroid injections. If pain persists or physical function is significantly limited, surgery may be considered. Posterior lumbar fusion (PLF) combined with pedicle screws and rods is used to re-align the spine. Sometimes, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is also done to create a 360° fusion (fusing the front and back portions of the spine). It is important to discuss treatment options with your doctor in deciding which treatment, if any, may be best for you.
