All You Need To Know About Scoliosis

Posted by abby smiths on January 6th, 2017

Scoliosis is an ailment in which a person suffers from a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shaped curve in the spine. It has been found that in some patients the curve is stable but in others it gets more severe with time. Person suffering from mild scoliosis does not have any particular health problem, but severe scoliosis can cause breathing problems in the patient. It is predominant in adolescent girls and is known to affect both children and adults.

There are several causes due to which one can have scoliosis of different types.

Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused due to abnormal muscles and nerves. People suffering cerebral palsy or spina bifida are more prone to this kind of scoliosis.

Idiopathic scoliosis is the result of either previous back bone surgery, bone collapse or osteoporosis.

Congenital scoliosis is caused by bone abnormality normally during the birth.


Diagnosis Of Scoliosis

Initial examinations are usually conducted by a general physician. Patients suspected with scoliosis are referred to orthopedic specialists for more tests and decide on the kind of treatment required.

Side Effects Of Untreated Scoliosis

If the condition is left untreated, it can get worse with age and can affect the heart and lung functions in the body. In some cases, the affected children witness failure to thrive as the condition has an impact on the expansion of the heart and the stomach.

Though some people undergo surgery to correct the problem, it has resulted in making the condition worse in many cases. And sometimes, it has even lead to death. That is why, people are turning to alternative treatments to cure the ailment.  

Cure For Scoliosis Without Surgery

There has been a constant demand for natural alternative scoliosis treatments from patients all over the world. As a result, many medical practitioners have come up with 100% natural non-bracing and non-surgical treatments for scoliosis that have proven to be effective. With a scientific breakthrough, doctors have found the cure for the disease with the help of specialized scoliosis traction chairs that use cervical decompression with lateral thoracic and lumbar traction to heal the patients. This method can be easily performed by the patient at a medical facility or at home. It does not cause any pain and has no side effects.

In case, you wish to get this treatment, it is recommended that you pay heed to all the precautions prescribed by the doctor and if any problem surfaces, consult him/her immediately.