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Getting Scoliosis treatment early is important. Scoliosis is a condition that describes a sideways curvature of the spine. It normally gives an “S” or “C” appearance of the spine rather than a straight “I”. This condition can result in the bones of the spine to turn (rotate) causing one shoulder, scapula (shoulder blade), or hip to appear higher than the other. The incidence of small spinal curves is very similar in boys and girls, but girls tend to have a larger scoliotic curve that will need treatment.
In most cases of scoliosis, the actual cause isn’t known (idiopathic). But, there is a genetic component to its cause as scoliosis can occur in a number of people within a family.
Scoliosis can develop at any age. There are three main types of idiopathic scoliosis which are classified according to age. They are
Scoliosis can cause mild discomfort and pain but does not usually cause any neurological dysfunction, or respiratory problems. The concern over the appearance of the back often is another concern of the patient and parents. The incidence of back pain among patients with scoliosis is greater than that of the general population.
Observation is important when the curve is mild (less than 20°) or when the child is near skeletal maturity. However, the chiropractor will need to reassess the curve consistently to determine that it’s not progressively getting worse. You may well be asked to return every 3 to 6 months for re-examination. When the curve is greater than 45° and the child is still growing, the chiropractor may recommend surgery. If the patient has reached skeletal maturity, surgery may still be appropriate scoliotic curves that exceed 50° to 55°.