What is scoliosis
and what causes it?
Scoliosis is
an unhealthy curvature of a normally
straight spine, affecting 12 million people
worldwide. A rotation of the vertebra
and the rib cage usually accompanies this unhealthy
curve. Left untreated, this unhealthy curve can worsen and cause
disfigurement, respiratory and digestive problems,
and debilitating pain. Most scoliosis patients are
diagnosed between ages 12 and 16, although there
are many adults who suffer from the disease as well.
Scoliosis is a
progressive disease which can continue to progress
into maturity. As such, it is a disease that must be monitored
aggressively.
The unhealthy
curve may be slight or significant, and
may include the lumbar (lower spine),
thoracic (middle spine), or thoracolumbar ( both
middle and lower spine ). The cause
of scoliosis is complex;
potential contributing factors
may include other diseases,
trauma, or injuries. Idiopathic scoliosis
is one of the most common types of scoliosis; the
cause is unknown.
Scoliosis in Adults
Many adults suffer
from scoliosis, typically as a
progression of the disease from childhood. However,
degenerative changes in the spine can cause scoliosis
in otherwise healthy adults.
These incidents may have been initiated through
trauma or disease such as fractures,
osteoporosis,
or degenerative disc
conditions. Noticeable changes often include:
 Rib hump
Low
hip
Low pelvis
Leg length
discrepancies
Some scoliosis patients have
breathing difficulty and neuropathy. Since many
early degenerative changes are shown
in younger patients, adults often
have severely advanced degenerative changes
on the spine.
The
SpineCor non-rigid bracing
system is a revolutionary way of
managing scoliosis in adults. By allowing
total freedom of movement, the
SpineCor brace :
Strengthens
affected muscle groups
Allows for
proprioceptive input, which is an integral component in neuromuscular
reeducation
Provides relief from
muscular strain do to chronic postural changes
Provides relief of chronic pain
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