Scoliosis Prevention Tips And Importance

By Carl Sullivan


Standing with the body curved and the head bent is a normal occurrence among people having the condition known as scoliosis. The spinal cord was designed straight so that people could stand upright but scoliosis makes this difficult. The condition is usually more pronounced among those who think that seeking scoliosis prevention is a waste of time.

The causes of this problem vary. In infants, it can be caused as a result of bone abnormality during child-bearing. Scoliosis in children is not usually a problem because the condition tends to correct itself as the child grows older.

There is another type known as neuromuscular scoliosis. You might have seen such cases among people who are not able to walk properly because their sense of balance and body coordination is either lost or impaired. This is often caused by problems such as cerebral palsy (damage to the brain), paralysis and spina bifida. Sometimes, the child is not to blame for this because the brain damage might have occurred during the developmental stages in the womb.

Other types of scoliosis are degenerative and idiopathic. The degenerative one may come after a major back surgery or a fatal accident that could have even claimed the person's life. A person with osteoporosis may also suffer this. On the other hand, the idiopathic type is not known to be caused by any particular thing. This has made many to conclude that this type is inherited.

There is no type of spine curvature that is easy to handle. You may notice some awkward behavior among people who have this condition especially when they are mandated to stand out in a crowd. If they are asked to deliver a lecture or address an audience, you could see how uneasy they are throughout the function.

There are a few things to check if you want to find out the possibility of having a curved spine in the future. First of all, if your shoulders do not look the same when viewed from a distance, you may suspect this to be a sign of curved spine. This is also true in the case of waists and hips. If you fail to correct the situation in time, the spinal cord will change its position and the ribs may also follow suit.

Seeking urgent medical attention is one way to effectively combat having a curved spine. The doctor may advise you to use back braces consistently for some months or years depending on the extent of damage he sees after performing an x-ray. If you wear back braces for up to 16 hours of the day without minding the fact that it may make you uncomfortable at work, then you will be reducing your chances of having the condition before it gets too late.

It is important to seek prevention on time because prolonged cases can lead to complications. Some complicated cases are the cause of paralysis, nerve damage and chronic pain. A child who frequently experiences chronic pain may find it difficult to do well in school because he or she may not be able to sit down properly to engage in private study for few hours. Also, complications can be the cause of infection and excessive blood loss when the spinal cord moves out of its original position.




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