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Scoliosis is most commonly diagnosed in adolescents but can affect all ages, including older adults. In fact, the actual rate of scoliosis increases among the aging population due to the prevalence of degenerative scoliosis: caused by age-related degenerative changes in the spine. Seniors recently diagnosed need to understand that progression is likely and degenerative instability … Read more
Scoliosis can be difficult to notice early, especially when changes are subtle. That is why knowing the common signs and arranging a necessary professional assessment can be important. Early assessment can help determine whether monitoring, imaging, or treatment is needed. The Adam’s forward bend test is a simple scoliosis screening test where a clinician looks … Read more
Part of diagnosing scoliosis includes comprehensive assessment to further classify cases by patient age, curve location, severity, and type. The accuracy of a patient’s initial assessment directs treatment recommendations, so a knowledgeable, experienced team of scoliosis Clinicians diagnosing and treating scoliosis is key. The 4 main types of scoliosis are idiopathic scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis, neuromuscular … Read more
Part of the focus of childhood scoliosis treatment is counteracting progression. Growth is the main trigger for progression, so how scoliosis is managed during periods of rapid growth is key. Adolescents are the most at risk for rapid curve progression due to the rapid and unpredictable nature of pubescent growth spurts. The Risser stage is … Read more
No weight lifting should be attempted before having the activity cleared by a patient’s scoliosis treatment provider. The more severe a patient’s scoliosis, the more caution may be needed when approaching strenuous exercise and strength training. For many scoliosis patients, the potential benefits of weight training outweigh the potential risks. Cases of scoliosis can vary … Read more
There are many different types of scoliosis with unique causes, symptoms, rates of progression, and treatment needs. Scoliosis causes the spine to develop an unnatural sideways curvature that also rotates, and it most commonly develops in the thoracic spinal section as thoracic scoliosis. Thoracic scoliosis develops in the largest spinal section and is the most … Read more
Diagnosing scoliosis should include a comprehensive assessment that determines a number of key scoliosis/patient variables. Scoliosis pain can involve the back, radiating pain, the spine’s surrounding muscles and supportive structures. Mild scoliosis is less likely to be painful than cases of moderate and severe scoliosis. Not all scoliosis patients experience pain, especially in mild cases … Read more
Scoliosis symptoms can vary widely and are shaped by a number of factors. While cardiac issues aren’t considered a primary effect of scoliosis, they can develop in severe and/or untreated cases. Scoliosis effects increase alongside progression, so the goal is early detection and intervention. The heart is most likely to be affected in severe cases … Read more
Scoliosis severity is determined by curve size and treatment plans are crafted in response. A number of measurements are taken during a patient’s initial scoliosis X-ray; their accuracy is crucial. Severe scoliosis involves larger curves that are more complex to treat. Scoliosis severity ranges from mild to severe and is based on the size of … Read more
While no two cases of scoliosis are the same, there are certain activities and lifestyle factors that may need to be modified or avoided completely. People with scoliosis need to lead a spine- and scoliosis-friendly lifestyle to preserve spinal health and increase potential treatment efficacy. Scoliosis patients should avoid exercise that strains the spine, exposes … Read more