Scoliosis (Curved Spine)

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SCOLIOSIS(Curved Spine)
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Introduction to Scoliosis

• Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that
  often gets started in childhood, when the bones
  of the spine are still growing. In many cases,
  the exact cause of scoliosis is unknown.
• Scoliosis is detected by uneven shoulder heights,
  a loss of structural balance, or a change in
  posture.
• Abnormal curvature of the spine (S-shaped or
  C-shaped)
• Condition ranges from mild to severe
• can either be inherited genetically or result
  from a degenerative joint condition in the spine

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Types of Scoliosis

• Congenital Scoliosis
• It occurs before birth while the foetus is
  growing in the womb. A part of one or more
  vertebrae, during the formation of the spine, may
  not form properly leading to a curved spine.
• Neuromuscular Scoliosis 
• It is caused by poor muscle control or muscle
  weakness and illnesses that affect the nerves. A
  disorder called cerebral palsy may cause
  neuromuscular scoliosis.

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Continue- Types of Scoliosis

• Idiopathic Scoliosis 
• When scoliosis develops in a previously straight
  spine without an identifiable cause, it is known
  as idiopathic scoliosis.
• Degenerative Scoliosis
• It usually occurs in women above 40 years of age.
  Because of the deterioration of bones, the spine
  loses ability to maintain its normal shape and
  begins to sag. This results into a scoliotic
  curve in the spine.

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Causes of Scoliosis

• Doctors don't know what causes the most common
  type of scoliosis, although it appears to involve
  hereditary factors, because the disorder tends to
  run in families. Less common types of scoliosis
  may be caused by 
• Neuromuscular conditions, such as cerebral
  palsy or muscular dystrophy
• Birth defects affecting the development of the
  bones of the spine
• Injuries to or infections of the spine

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Symptoms of Scoliosis

• The symptoms of scoliosis may differ from one
  individual to another depending upon the type,
  cause and severity of the disorder. However,
  there are some common symptoms, which include 
• The head tilted and not in line with rest of the
  body
• The hip appearing lower than the usual position
  and tilted to one side
• One shoulder blade appearing higher than the
  other
• Shoulders uneven in height
• An uneven neckline
• The breasts developing in unequal size, in young
  girls
• On bending forward, one side of the upper back
  appearing higher than the other

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Treatment of Scoliosis

• In mild cases of scoliosis a treatment is not
  required. Repeated examinations every 4 to 6
  months are done to determine the progress of the
  curve. If the curve continues to grow, the doctor
  may recommend either of the following treatment
  options
• PSSE is the first step to treat scoliosis and
  prevent progression or bracing
• Brace treatment must alwaus ne accompanied by
  PSSE
• A multi-professional therapeutic team, consisted
  of MD, CPO and PT, id recommended to achieve the
  best treatment result
• PSSE programs are designed only by certified
  physiotherapist