What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes the back to curve sideways like and “S” or a “C” and cause the body to lean to one side. Scoliosis can eventually if not looked into and not treated colid with your bodily organs like your heart, lungs, and kidneys. This can cause you to slump down into a hump and cause it hard to breath and do physical activity.
Scoliosis is a condition that not many people have. It is a condition of the spine that makes the spine curve. Scoliosis is curable in three ways. Surgery,bracing, and dietary plans.
Scoliosis is found and diagnosed in many ways. Some ways it is found is looking at medical history, having physical examinations, and X-rays. Most cases are unknown, or caused by already diagnosed medical conditions like cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy. Also another kind is idiopathic scoliosis. Idiopathic scoliosis is also unknown why people get it. Medical
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studies have recently been researching why idiopathic scoliosis is caused. Most cases of both kinds are caused by the same way most other scoliosis cases are called medical problems or genetics. The following are symptoms of scoliosis: Backache or low-back pain Tired feeling in the spine after sitting or standing for a long time Uneven hips or shoulders (one shoulder may be higher than the other) Spine curves more to one side an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine Scoliosis can be treated in three ways.
First, a dietary plan. This includes eating small healthy portions and being fit and active. Second, a body brace. Bracing helps straighten the back and prevent surgery. Third, have surgery. Surgery takes time but straightens your back quick. This is how scoliosis can be treated.
Scoliosis surgery is a hard thing to go thru. This surgery is usually conducted by two doctors and their assistants. The doctors purpose of conducting this surgery is to straighten the back. They do this surgery usually in three to four hours for medium to large cases. For someone with scoliosis to need this surgery their curve has to be between 30-50 degrees or more at the time of surgery. For the doctor to do this he/she has to go under the muscle and hold your backbone straight while screwing stainless steel metal rods in your back bone and then glues the large incision
backup. Recovery time takes a while but is worth it. This takes a little over half a year to fully recover and recuperate. There are many restrictions though while recovering. First, you can't bend over or sit in the floor. This means no bean bags or floor games. Second, no physical activity except for walking and swimming. You're restricted from running, jogging, cheerleading, football, etc. Third, no heavy lifting. When recovering from scoliosis surgery you can only pick up 10 pounds or less. In conclusion, Scoliosis is not a popular or rare condition but is a big enough problem for the world to know what it is and what it does to ordinary people all over the world every day of their lives. Scoliosis can happen to anyone anywhere any time.
Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. It is a birth defect in which a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop properly. The term Spina bifida comes from Latin and means "split" or "open" spine. This disorder occurs when the fetus is growing in the womb and its spine doesn’t form correctly. Some of the vertebrae don’t close to make their normal ring shapes around the spinal cord. This defect happens at the end of the first month of pregnancy, when a baby's spine and spinal cord are developing. Causes of Spina Bifida Causes that cause this disorder are low levels of the vitamin folic acid during pregnancy. Not having enough folic acid in the diet before and during early pregnancy can increase a woman's risk of Spina bifida and possibility of other neural tube defects. A high fever during pregnancy may increase a woman's chance of having a baby with Spina bifida. Some evidence suggests that genes may be a cause of Spina Bifida, but most babies born with Spina bifida have no family history of the condition. Also, women with epilepsy
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...can see if this condition runs in the family. A physical examination is a good way to tell is there is any type of muscle weakness or spinal curvature.
“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease” by Thomas A. Edison. Chiropractors use hands-on spinal manipulation and other alternative treatments on the spine which will enable the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Chiropractic care began in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, claimed any and all diseases could be healed by nothing more than just his hands. Dr. Palmer examined a janitor who was deaf for 17 years after the janitor felt his back was out of place, so Dr. Palmer gave an adjustment to what was felt to be a misplaced vertebra in the upper back. The janitor then observed that his hearing improved thanks to Dr. Palmer. Chiropractors use manipulation to restore mobility to joints restricted by tissue injury caused by sitting without proper back support. Chiropractic is primarily used as a pain relief alternative for muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually
Deformities and problems caused by injury or accidents and others like Neurosurgery that involves the brain, nerves, spinal cord,
The syndrome is caused because of Genetic mutation that replaces connective tissues (muscles) with bones when someone gets injured instead of getting cured. This results in a new skeletal structure. Unfortunately this syndrome does not have any cure and the patients are advised to always be careful and not to fall or have any kind of traumas. They can’t engage in any sports in order to prevent any injuries. Surgery for removal of extra bones is not an option because removal of bones will lead to ingrowth of more bones. From previous cases it is seen that most of the patients suffering from this condition do not live more than 40 years and they die of respiratory
Chiropractors are professionals who correct health problems by performing spinal adjustments. Many people who are looking for an alternative to drugs and surgery opt to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors take a holistic approach. They believe that they can help the body heal itself by performing spinal adjustments.
An orthopaedic physician who has been treating patients for three decades, Dr. Stuart Remer currently performs a range of consulting work from his hometown of in Valley Stream, New York. He previously served two decades as a spine surgeon and department administrator Over the course of his career as a general orthopaedic practitioner and, he worked extensively in the Bronx, serving tenures at St. Barnabas Hospital, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, and Westchester Square Medical Center. Dr. Stuart Remer got his professional start as a scoliosis specialist with Dr. Stanley Hoppenfeld at Spine and Scoliosis Associates.
Posture Correction – Poor posture is a major issue involved in back pain. Poor posture is also unattractive and unhealthy to the body. Good posture helps the body maintain balance and stay aligned. Inversion therapy helps to realign your spine so you can enjoy the health benefits of good
The most common causes of lower back pain can be poor posture, fracture, improper lifting, lack of exercise and arthritis. Infections involving the vertebrae can also lead to lower back pain. Bulging and ruptured discs as well as muscle strain can also cause lower back pain. The symptoms of lower back pain can be pain in the lumbar area. People may experience pain in the muscles and bones of the back, leg, and hip. The diagnosis for lower back pain can be known through the symptoms of the person. Other diagnosis can be the through the person’s medical history. There may also be diagnostic testing and may lead to a general diagnosis. The most common form of prevention can be exercise mostly to strengthen the core of the body. Although improper knowledge while exercising may do more damage than good, it is best to seek out information from a professional. Another may be to improve your physical health and and posture. As well as lifting heavy objects properly and with proper equipment like a lower back support belt. An intervention strategy can be to see foundations who are researching a way to help those who suffer from lower back pain. Another intervention strategy is education of students.
Based on the website www.physio-pedia.com, the diagnosis starts with physical exams and x-rays. The physicians would examine the patient’s x-rays and search for any kind of bone deformities or any irregular shaped bones. Besides the common x-rays and physical exams, osteogenesis imperfecta could also be found through a “skin biopsy, DNA testing, and ultrasound imaging before the child is born.” Collagen tests are also a part of the diagnostic because the random genetic mutation occurs in the COL1A1 and COL1A2. Depends on what type of osteogenesis imperfecta the patient have, the diagnostic could take a very long
Most cases of scoliosis (about 80%) are classified idiopathic, meaning the causes are unknown. Scoliosis may also result from muscle paralysis. With early treatments, spinal curvature progression can be stopped and reversed using a relatively simple treatment plan based on the same principles used by orthodontists to straighten teeth. Treatment of scoliosis depends on the severity of the curvature. It may be limited to wearing a corrective back brace. If the curvature is extreme or continues to progress, it may require surgery. During this procedure a metal rob is inserted to support the spine and packed in place with bone fragments from the pelvis.
• When sitting or lying down, raise (elevate) your feet. Try putting some pillows underneath your lower legs.
Some cases of Scoliosis can be left alone as long as they are monitered and don't develop any further. Others can be prevented from further development by a back brace to keep their spinal alignment in check. However the only real cure for more severe cases of Scoliosis is back surgery. In most surgeries this can be corrected to one degree or another. Usually to straighten posture to quell the further development of the curve or to relieve backpain. Full correction of Scoliosis hoever usually is not
This treatment entails using various kinds of braces, in conjunction with minor oral surgery. A few considerations are: