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Scoliosis
* Cause of Spinal Curvature The curvature of the spine is measured in degrees, just like an angle. A normal spine is straight, or has a curve less than 10 degrees. Mild curvature is from 10 to 20 degrees. Moderate curvature is 20 to 50 degrees. Severe spinal curvature is measured at over 50 degrees. Varieties of Scoliosis* Idiopathic Spinal Curves are the most common forms of spinal curvature. They usually start in children in the pre-pubescent years. (Ages 10 to 12 are the most common.) The condition can also begin in younger children and sometimes in early teens.* Adult Spinal Curves usually occur in older adults. They are most common past middle age. * Congenital Spinal Curvature is a birth defect which develops when the child is still a fetus. Other Types of Spinal CurvatureThere are other spinal conditions that cause abnormal spinal curvature front to back, as opposed to side to side.Scoliosis FactsThe curved spine will follow a definite shape. Most curves are either shaped like the letter “C” or the letter “S”.Spinal curvature can be in the middle back (thoracic curve), the lower back, (lumbar curve) or the area where the 2 regions meet (thoracolumbar curve). The most common form of curve occurs in the thoracic area. Spinal curvature is not an inherently painful condition. Normally, no pain or discomfort is reported in over 90% of cases. Recommendation for ScoliosisDo lots of research on this common condition before following the treatment advice of any single doctor. Mild to moderate spinal curvature is usually harmless and should not be a cause for concern. Make sure to consider the psychological impact of this condition on a child. A child that thinks there is something wrong with them will most likely suffer pain. This pain will not usually appear in a reassured child.YOUR BACK PAIN STORY Share your own back pain story with the world by taking part in my interactive forum. Speak out now and make a difference! Please subscribe to my FREE E-Zine, The Cure Back Pain Forever Newsletter.
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