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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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The history of scoliosis treatment is as old as the condition of idiopathic scoliosis itself. The first known historical records of scoliosis come from the Greeks (Hippocrates, the father of medicine, none-the-less) in 400 BC and Galen who first coined the term "scoliosis" sometime between 131-201 AD.
How bad is a bulging disc in the neck?
Really bad. Consider this; every nerve ending is directly connected to the spine with the other end effecting an organ or other function. If a nerve is pinched or hindered in any way because of a bulging disc, your body will not function at it's best. It is like pinching the water hose, you need power to those organs so my best advice is to get to a Chiropractor as quickly as you can.
answerThat's like asking, how bad is a cut on the arm. There are various degrees of severity. Many people have disc problems but have no symptoms. Others have relatively small problems with very intense symptoms.Whatever the situation, a chiropractor IS a must for dealing with a disc problem. Surgery should be a very last resort. Remember, you can't unboil a hard boiled egg. Surgery is always permanent.
And yes, if the spinal nerves are being compromised, then the organs that are at the end of those nerves are also being compromised. It may not seem like it, but it is a slow but severe problem to worry about.
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Picture the disks in your spine as "shock absorbers" that look a lot like a hocky puck and are filled with a thick sticky fluid. Obviously, like everything else in the body they can gradually wear out [age] and begin to bulge out around the edges. This bulging can cause pain and be frustrating but AS LONG AS the disk doesn't bulge way out and begin pushing on a nerve [in other words, "herniate"]. The nerve has to herniate out at a specific angle to impinge [pinch] on a nerve. If you picture yourself looking down on the spine from above [with the stomach at 12 o'clock], the disk has to herniate between [generally] 4-5 and 6-7 in order to hit a nerve, resulting in a burning/electric shock/numbing sensation down the arm/leg the nerve travels down. About 70% of the nerves that herniate gradually retract and scar in place... It takes 3-8 weeks for this to occur. Once it's healed it's rare that it will occur again. If there is severe nerve damage there are times emergency surgery [within days] is needed!!
Imagine a herniated disk that is already pressing on a nerve, and additional force such as twisting or bending or pressure is applied to the spine in that area; the damage can certainly get much worse. So see a really good Orthopedic Spine Surgeon or Neurosurgeon IF you develop electric/burning pain running down an arm or leg or begin to lose use of that extremity.
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I've just been researching my own bulging discs and, as much as I love my Chiropractor, manipulation of the spine is contra-indicated (do not do it) while the discs are inflamed.
Chiropractic is recommended to maintain good spinal alignment once the discs have healed, which may help to prevent further disc issues, but not as a treatment for bulging discs.
What is progressive disc degeneration?
Progressive disc degeneration is something that I myself suffer with wich it is the later stages of disc degeneration desease in wich the disc in your back and/or neck start to deteriate it is useuall caused by over working your back .. lifting the wrong way for too long and a whole lot of things but it over stresses the disc and causes them to deteriate and there for the mame of the desease the working mans desease as I call it
Can you drink alcohol after scoliosis surgery?
Of course you cannot drink alcohol after surgery, the pain meds prescribed would cause havoc if alcohol is then introduced. It is not advisable to drink when taking pain medication.
However, once you have healed and are no longer on medications, it would be fine to drink some alcohol.
What if you have a twin and you get scoliosis does that mean youboth will have it?
No this does not mean they will get it. It's genetics. Though you are both twins so they may have more of a risk. But not a certainty.
Normally, none -- watchful waiting if a child has not completed her growth.
How is idiopathic scoliosis classified?
Idiopathic scoliosis is further classified according to age of onset:.Infantile. Juvenile. Adolescent. Adult.
No, scoliosis is not contagious. The majority of scoliosis is termed idiopathic, which means that the medical community does not know what causes it. The majority of scoliosis in adolescents is idiopathic. There are congenital causes of scoliosis which often cause patients to have large curves at a very young age due to malformed vertebrae. These scolioses can be associated with spinal cord abnormalities as well as heart and kidney problems. Neuromuscular scoliosis occurs in patients who have abnormal nerve and/or spinal cord function such as in cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or spinal cord injury. Adult scoliosis can be from an adolescent scoliosis, or it can be what is termed a degenerative scoliosis.
Scoloiosis is viewed (in general) as a lateral curvature of the spine with an axial twist that causes a distortion of the ribs.
Majority of the cases scoliosis is called idiopathic, which means that the medical community does not know what causes it. There have been recent studies that suggest that there is a genetic component to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Neuromuscular scoliosis occurs as a result of abnormalities in nerve function which control the trunk musculature, such as spina bifida and cerebral palsy.
Is there a way to stop scoliosis before it gets serious without a brace such as sitting up straight?
The clear answer is unfortunately- No. There is no way. Major proportion of scoliosis cases are idiopathic meaning there is no cause known. Chief theories of causation widely accepted in the spine world include muscle imbalance causing the curve and inherent abnormality of the vertebrae. Good posture is known to improve postural kyphosis which is a back to front curve versus side to side curve in scoliosis which is stopped from growing by Risser body cast in very small children with infantile curve, bracing in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis or surgery which includes placement of growing rods. Postural correction, stretching, traction, carrying unequal weights on shoulders have been proven to be ineffective in stopping the growth of the curve.
Probably you will be disabled, if you are diagnostics with that sindrome. Good luck friend.
How does a blood test tell one has scoliosis?
Blood tests are not used to tell if one has scoliosis. Docters use X-rays, and also have the patient bend over.
What causes the thoracic hunp in Scoliosis?
There are many causes. The most common is of a birth defect where the tissue near the spine is abnormal. The spine then begins to show scoliosis during adolesence.
Scoliosis is measured in degrees
Drs use the Adam's Forward Ben Tes and the Cobb's Angle Method to evaluate curves while using x-rays at the same time
A TLSO brace is a rigid back brace that keeps the spine straight by restricting the wearer's movements. It is the most common brace used for halting spine curvature in people with scoliosis (though it typically doesn't correct existing curves). It is also used by people recovering from back surgery or spine injuries, as it provides a lot of back support and restricts movements that might cause pain or damage. Finally, a TLSO brace can be used as a posture corrective brace for people who want to force themselves into an upright posture.
If you have scoliosis should you avoid going on roller coasters?
The impact of a roller coaster could cause some back pain for you. It depends on the severity of your curve. If it is a minor curve (under 30 degrees), you will probably be fine. But as always check with your doctor.
What is Spurring in the lower thoracic spine?
What is spurring in the lower thoracic spine?
Please be specific
Can scoliosis cause headaches?
Yes, Scoliosis can cause headaches, depends on the type of curve and how bad it is
Scoliosis affects more than just the spine!
Everytime you have a blood test your wbc is always high what could be the problem?
How is scoliosis treated in alternative medicine?
exercise has not been shown to prevent or slow the progression of scoliosis. It may help to relieve pain from scoliosis by helping to maintain range of motion. Good nutrition is also important
What is neuromuscular scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a side-to-side curvature of the spine. Neuromuscular scoliosis is due to loss of control of the nerves or muscles which support the spine. The most common causes of this type of scoliosis are cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.
Rotary scoliosis means that the vertebrae are not only curved into an "S" or "C" shape, but also twisted/rotated. If someone with rotary scoliosis bends over to touch his/her toes, you can often see that one side of the rib cage sticks out to make a "rib hump" as a result of the rotation.
