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Prevention

Except in the case of scoliosis associated with osteoporosis, most cases of scoliosis can not be prevented. No evidence to suggest that improving posture or physical exercise can prevent it. Anything that increases bone mass (bone) and strengthens the bones, including adequate calcium and regular weight-bearing exercise, may help prevent cases caused by spinal fractures. In some cases, early detection may prevent the condition from worsening.

You should examine your child’s spine regularly since her childhood and speak with a health professional about your concerns. The school nurse checks and regular pediatric examinations can also identify cases of scoliosis. Read the rest of this entry »

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Diagnosis

From 8 to 10 years, most children and adolescents are subject to review of scoliosis in a routine medical examination. Many states require public schools to examine their students for scoliosis, usually in fifth or sixth grade. During the examination, the health professional will ask the child to stand straight on, then you lean forward and try to touch your toes.

This forward-leaning position allows the health professional to observe the curvature of the spine, to detect whether the body is abnormally tilted to the left or right or if a blade is higher than the other. It is not known accurately the overall value of the routine examination. Read the rest of this entry »

Normally when a person’s spine is viewed from front or back, it looks right. When a person has scoliosis, the spine typically curves out from one side and then regains its normal curvature, or more commonly, has bowed out two areas that are balanced with each other and take the form of an S. Other signs may include:

- a man who seems to be lower than the other
- a rounded shoulder
- sunken chest shape or asymmetrical (uneven)
- spine that curves too far inward or outward, known as lordosis (abnormal curvature of the spine)
- pelvis tilted forward and sideways
- one leg appears shorter than the other Read the rest of this entry »

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A normal spine has several curves from top to bottom between the region of the neck to the pelvis. In scoliosis, the spine curves abnormally to the side or twisted. Although scoliosis seems to be a hereditary problem in some families, in most cases and for reasons unknown, occurs in children and adolescents who previously had a right column.

Scoliosis without a known cause is called idiopathic scoliosis. Girls and boys are equally affected by idiopathic scoliosis, but girls with this condition are more likely to develop curves large enough to require treatment.

In a few cases, no known cause of scoliosis. These include: Read the rest of this entry »