Scoliosis in adults is typically
the result of either having the disease as a
child which has progressed to adulthood, or from
the degenerative processes of abnormal
aging. The scoliosis
can be of any
classification ( lumbar, thoracic,
thoracolumbar, etc) and can result
in chronic pain,
leg discomfort, digestive, and lung complications.
Options
for adults with scoliosis
are somewhat limited. Bracing is a
good way to manage scoliosis in an adult who has moderate to
severe problems. Along with specific therapy and exercise the
brace will offer the adult support, and
increased opportunity to halt progression of
the curve. It must be stated that adult scoliosis
is rarely
reversible. However, Support through bracing
offers a way to decrease chronic pain and allows a way for the adult to
regain a comfortable lifestyle.
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