Know All About the Best Treatment For Scoliosis

As you all know the spine, bones, muscles and nerves help to support you, allow for smooth movement and control body movement.  Nowadays there are many who are suffering from spinal problems; for example lower back pain is one of second most common condition seen in hospitals today.

Idiopathic Scoliosis another spinal condition is an abnormal side-to-side curve of the spine and in some cases causes an obvious spinal deformity. This issue is found more often in children / adolescents than in adults. Treatment for idiopathic scoliosis has advanced and there are more options available today. It is advisable to identify the condition early rather than later as it is better to treat idiopathic scoliosis in its early stages. In fact, if not cared for properly or managed correctly there could be postural deformities and if left untreated this could lead to lung and heart problems.

You as a parent can check whether your children have scoliosis by doing a simple Adams test. For the children with scoliosis the ribs height will not equal when bending forward. You can even find the waist or shoulders to be uneven. Idiopathic Scoliosis is more common in girls than in boys; 7 out of 10 are girls. There are 3 main types of Scoliosis. Congenital meaning from birth, Neuromuscular meaning scoliosis due to a neuromuscular problem and then Idiopathic Scoliosis which is the most common type. Idiopathic Scoliosis can be divided into infantile scoliosis, juvenile scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis and adult scoliosis.

Depending on the severity of the scoliosis curve treatment involves in mild cases just monitoring, moderate cases bracing is advised and in severe cases surgery is the last option. Scoliosis bracing is encouraged to be started earlier rather than later. Research has shown that bracing is effective (preventing surgery) in 80% of cases.

Initially finding out your child or as an adult finding out you have scoliosis it can be very daunting, frightening and in some cases unbelievable. Do not despair now a day’s technology, doctors and healthcare providers have advanced their knowledge and treatment to help you find the best solution for your condition. No more waiting and seeing be empowered and don’t delay in finding the best option of treatment for you today.



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