Effective treatment option for Scoliosis
Scoliosis may become sever enough to cause pressure on the lungs and diminish lung capacity. It can also put pressure on the heart and cause weakness is physical activity. Some of the classic signs of scoliosis include rib or shoulder blade prominence on one side of the body. This is caused by rotation of the rib cage when there is a scoliosis in the mid back or thoracic spine. Spinal musculature may also be imbalanced to one side of the spine. Uneven hips or shoulders are also signs of scoliosis.
There are different methods of treating scoliosis. Some of these include chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, bracing or surgery. Bracing is normally done in adolescents where their bone growth has not completed and is often recommended when the curvature is between 30 and 45 degrees. The brace is meant to stabilize the spine and prevent the curve from progressing. However, bracing can be very uncomfortable. Physical activity can also be very difficult as the brace pushes against the stomach. It may also restrict breathing. Children have been shown to lose weight from the bracing with the pressure on the abdominal area. Braces are often recommended to be worn 22-23 hours a day.
Surgery by an orthopedist may also be recommended for curves that have a high likelihood of progressing or affect physiological functions such as breathing. This is usually when the curvature is greater than 45 to 50 degrees. There are risks associated with surgery as it is invasive. Some of these complications include inflammation of the soft tissue, breathing impairments, bleeding and nerve damage. Some that have undergone surgery will require further surgery as early as five years after the initial operation. The long-term benefits of surgery remain unclear.
Chiropractors are well trained in the diagnosis and management of scoliosis. They will perform an examination which will involve examining the patient's posture and performing specific tests to determine if there is a scoliosis in the spine. X-rays are taken when needed to see an image of the curvature of the spine. They will measure the spine on X-ray to determine the angle of the curvature and the severity of the scoliosis. Specific chiropractic adjustments are performed to help correct the abnormal curvature. Physiotherapy modalities and corrective exercises may also be recommended to help heal soft tissue and help the muscles that are affected.
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Health In Your Hands Dr Kevin Lau Your Plan for Skoliose Übungen and Skoliosebehandlung With painstaking research and years of practice, Dr. Lau separates fact from fiction.
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