Understanding Scoliosis

There are many spinal conditions that involve a loss of the spine’s healthy curves; hyperkyphosis involves an excessive inward curvature of the thoracic spine.

When most people think of scoliosis, they think of it as a child or adolescent condition, but idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis also affect adults.

Structural scoliosis is caused by a structural abnormality within the spine itself, while functional scoliosis is more related to temporary issues.

Scoliosis is a progressive spinal condition that can develop anywhere along the spine, including lumbar scoliosis that involves the lower back.

Is scoliosis genetic, is a complex question with an equally-complex answer; let’s discuss the difference between scoliosis being deemed ‘genetic’ or ‘familial’.

While every case of scoliosis is different, knowing what scoliosis back pain to expect, if any, is helpful in terms of preparing for life with the condition.

Let’s discuss what makes an accurate scoliosis definition, & the different forms of the condition that can develop, along with their condition characteristics.

Patients don’t need to define themselves, or be defined, by a scoliosis diagnosis. Scoliosis success stories show how proactive treatment can transform lives.

Can scoliosis lead to osteoporosis? Let’s explore the topic by looking at the connection between these two conditions, including symptoms and risk factors.

Although every case of scoliosis is unique and can vary significantly in severity and symptoms, a rib hump is a common sign of thoracic scoliosis.

For the question, how do you get scoliosis, the answer will vary based on condition type: idiopathic, degenerative, congenital, neuromuscular, or traumatic.

As a complex condition, there are several different types of scoliosis a person can develop; degenerative scoliosis is one of the most common forms in adults.

The spine has three main sections with related healthy curvatures. Let’s explore these healthy curves & what it means to have a lateral curvature of the spine.

Let’s visit the vast subject of scoliosis in children, including different age groups, onset, diagnosis, symptoms, various forms, its impact, and much more.

Let’s take a look at some basic spinal anatomy, the role of the spine’s natural curves, and answer the question, can scoliosis cause kyphosis? Read on for more.

One of the defining features of scoliosis is its progressive nature, and it’s this feature that addresses the question of, can scoliosis happen suddenly.

Read on for the answer to, does scoliosis braces work? Comparing a traditional, modern brace, and the traditional and functional treatment approach.

We are looking at how the two main methods to scoliosis treatment, traditional and functional, approach to treating varying severity levels of scoliosis.