Scoliosis SymptomsThe reason why most patients do not feel any pain from unusual spinal curvatures is that most are mild to moderate in severity and produce no definitive effects on the anatomy. In cases where scoliosis is severe or extreme, the chances for painful expressions increase drastically. This is not to say that all severe spinal curves will definitely cause pain, since some do not. However, as curvature worsens on the diagnostic scale, the chances for many problematic occurrences rises exponentially. Some of the worst of these potentially symptomatic issues include pinched nerves, central spinal stenosis, mechanical pain conditions, organ compression and vascular tissue damage. Scoliosis Symptoms and Signs
* Shoulder height is not uniform. * Shoulders project to the front or back. * Uneven waist or hips. * Uneven pants legs. * Prominent ribs on one side. * Obvious or subtle lean to one side. * Prominent or uneven shoulder blades. Severe ScoliosisSevere spinal curvature (over 70 degrees) can cause the ribs to constrict the lungs and heart. Damage can be done to internal organs that do not have the required room to function correctly. The patient might have difficulty breathing and is at heightened risk for pneumonia.This form of extreme curvature almost always requires professional
scoliosis treatment.
Although the therapy options are not ideal, they are still the best medicine can offer at this point in time. Typically,
spinal fusion
is suggested for ultra-problematic curvatures. Recommendation for Scoliosis SymptomsScoliosis is not usually a condition that causes pain. Most people that have spinal curvature do not require any treatment. If the curve is mild as a child nears adulthood, it is rare that it will deteriorate any further. It is important to understand the mostly innocent nature mild to moderate scoliosis, since the nocebo effect of the diagnostic process can lead to the start of pain conditions through a purely mindbody process. This can cause symptoms when none might otherwise be experienced.I can tell you for sure how frightening it is for a young person to be diagnosed and purposefully filled with myths about the true nature of atypical spinal curvature. I lived this nightmare myself and will never forget the cruel manner in which my chiropractor explained the horrors of this condition simply to scare me and my family into ongoing care. It was unconscionable. Severe spinal curves should be treated long before they pose a health risk to the person. All spinal curves should be monitored by a scoliosis specialist who can insure that treatment can be provided when and if it is ever required. Scoliosis Symptoms to Back Pain 6/17/06 Revised 1/10/12 |
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