Scolisis - Signs, Causes and Treatment of SCOLIOSIS

Posted by Evercare Physiotherapy on May 21st, 2021

The human body is essentially supported by a row of spinal structures that act as a weight buffer. The normal human spine will look straight when viewed from behind. However, there are also conditions where the spine appears to bend or curve slightly to the left or right of the body such as the S curve known in medical terms as Scoliosis.

Scoliosis is not a disease but a medical condition in which the spine bends to the left or to the right and can even rotate on its vertical axis. Usually more cases of Scliosis are found in female adolescents than male adolescents at the age of 10 years to 15 years.

Severity of scoliosis, divided into 3 spinal conditions according to the angle of curvature of the spine (Cobb angle):

• mild scoliosis: below 20 degrees Cobb,
• moderate scoliosis: 20 to 50 degrees Cobb,
• severe scoliosis: more than 50 degrees Cobb.

Signs of Scoliosis

Common signs that can be seen with the naked eye are a different position of the shoulder bone or a prominent scapula. In addition, it can also be seen that the curvature of the spine is obvious or the hip bone is slanted. The following symptoms can also be observed in people with Scoliosis:

• The distance between the hands and the trunk of the body is not the same
• The position of the head is not in the center of the body.
• Shoulder high side
• The back body looks a little bumpy
• The bent spine is clearly visible.
• High waist next to
• Body posture that looks abnormal

Causes of Scoliosis

Most cases of scoliosis have no known cause, but can occur due to the following conditions:

• Bacterial or viral infections - Skeletal muscles that become weak to control movement, a habit that occurs in polio patients (paralysis caused by a virus)
• Genetic abnormalities or the occurrence of organ disorders during the fetus in the womb.
• Calcium mineral deficiency, such as osteoporosis or bone decay.
• Body posture errors when sitting in adolescents aged between 10 years to 15 years on a continuous basis
• The method of lifting a heavy school bag with one shoulder can also pose a risk of scoliosis.

Scoliosis Treatment

• Undergoing a physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation program:

Patients with a Cobb angle below 30 degrees are suitable to undergo a physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation program. Among the treatments that will be given include a manual technique treatment that works to soften tense muscles and also reduce tightness in the spinal joints. Exercises will also be taught for the purpose of stretching and re -strengthening the muscles involved.

• Use of orthoses:

Patients with a Cobb angle of 30-40 degrees, and patients still in their teens, should wear an orthosis to prevent the spine from bending.

• Surgery:

Surgery is usually performed when the angle of bend of the spine exceeds 40 degrees.