See the definition here of Scoliosis. The origin of the word Scoliosis comes from skolios, a Greek word meaning twisted or crooked. The definition of scoliosis is a lateral deviation of the spine from the midsaggital plane (midline). Although forward and backward deviation is also usually involved. Scoliosis can vary from being so mild that you never know you have it, to being so severe that your organs have trouble forming and functioning.
So what causes scoliosis? Scoliosis can have many causes, which are categorized into idiopathic, congenital, neuromuscular, Neurofibromatosis and other causes like infection, radiation, trauma and severe degeneration. The most common causes of Scoliosis are idiopathic and congenital, which is what this blog will focus on. Idiopathic Scoliosis The term idiopathic means rising spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause, which may be a misnomer now since research has determined some factors that contribute to idiopathic scoliosis, although an exact cause is still obscure. Factors include: genetics, muscular dysfunction, changes in hormone levels (melatonin and growth hormone), walking on two feet vs. four, brain and spinal cord damage, postural reflex dysfunction, and balance issues (vestibular dysfunction). Many of the other changes found in the spine and surrounding tissues in patients with idiopathic scoliosis are a due to the eventual shape of the curve and may not actually be the cause. Treatment for scoliosis All children should be screened for scoliosis by their chiropractor or family doctor, when they reach puberty. Pre-teen years are usually the time when parents begin to notice curves in the spine. Chiropractors are highly trained to assess, take x-rays and diagnose the type and severity of scoliosis. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment can include the following: exercise, custom bracing, spinal mobilization, stretches, postural education and even surgery for severe cases. As the body continues to mature, regular x-rays need to be taken to watch for progression of the curve, which may alter treatment decisions. After puberty, when the bones no longer grow, spinal curves usually stay the same. Although during pregnancy, curve progressions should also be monitored. If you are unsure about scoliosis and want to find out more on treatment of it - read more on scoliosis therapy exercises. See the kypho.com website. http://kypho.com/scoliosis-exercises.html
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