Adult Scoliosis

Adult scoliosis is an anomaly of the spine occurs in adulthood, or is a continuation of the disease was diagnosed or ignored during childhood or adolescence.

Idiopathic scoliosis is a general adult education, which means that the cause is unknown, ie. If, however, various other types of scoliosis in adults. These include the congenital curve, the curve of paralysis and deformity of the myopathy.

A congenital curve is present at birth, and if not diagnosed or not treated, can worsen in adulthood due to the age and the weakening of the spine. This results in adult scoliosis. A curve of the paralysis can be caused by damage to the spine, while the deformation of the myopathy can lead to diseases such as polio or cerebral palsy. Degeneration, osteoporosis and spine surgery are other causes of adult scoliosis.

Signs of adult scoliosis include a shoulder or hip higher than the other, or hump on his back and ribs, one arm longer than the others. Severe cases of scoliosis are often accompanied by pain due to abnormal curvature creates pressure on the spine. This can even lead to difficulty walking.

Doctors are subject to the suspected evidence of scoliosis of Adam must lean forward. The test results are confirmed by X-ray, CT or MRI. Treatment options include medications, exercise, and muscle surgery.

The drug is recommended by doctors to relieve pain scoliosis. Physical activity such as walking, cycling and swimming, helps keep the body fit and good posture. Those against the distorting effect of the scoliosis. Exercise also helps to alleviate the pain. Physical therapists can design exercise programs to the different needs of patients' needs. Preparation for adults is used to relieve pain and discomfort, rather than prevent the deterioration of the curve, while the operation is usually used as a last resort.

The operation is necessary if the curve of the spine greater than 50 degrees and is accompanied by persistent pain. It is also possible if the curve is rising, as it would cause heart and lung. In some cases, the deformation caused by the disease requires surgery.

Summary, adult scoliosis can be largely avoided by proper treatment of the disease in infancy, childhood or adolescence. The earlier the treatment, the less pain and discomfort, and the possibilities of surgery. Healthy living can also be delayed onset in adulthood.