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Is There Any Treatment For Scoliosis

Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Symptoms

Symptoms

Scoliosis is usually painless. The curvature itself may often be too subtle to be noticed, even by observant parents. Some parents may notice abnormal posture in their growing child that includes:

A tilted head that does not line up over the hips
A protruding shoulder blade
One hip or shoulder that is higher than the other, causing an uneven hem or shirt line
An uneven neckline
Leaning more to one side than the other
In developing girls, breasts appearing to be of unequal size
One side of the u...

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Expert & Community Posts

Ask the Expert – 3/3/08 - #2. Scoliosis from a spinal injury?

By John Claude Krusz, PhD, MD , Health Expert

Full Question:Can scolioisis be created from a spinal injury? – TammyDear Tammy:Any spinal injury... Read more »

12/10/07 #10 - Upper thoracic scoliosis causing migraines?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:Somewhere I read that upper thoracic scoliosis can cause migraines that begin with... Read more »

10/22/07 #8 - Migraine, scoliosis, and dural ectasia -- Connection?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:I have struggled for years with migraine, and also with back problems stemming from... Read more »

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Health Guide

The treatments for scoliosis are not always straightforward. Some young people do not need treatment at all -- only careful observation. When treatment is warranted, several options,... Read more »

Scoliosis: Braces

BracesA brace can prevent further progression of moderate curves of (24 to 40 degrees). However, a brace will almost never reverse an existing curve and is only used to stop progression. One study... Read more »

Scoliosis: Treatment for Adult Scoliosis

for Adult ScoliosisAdults who were surgically treated for scoliosis in their youth are at risk for disk degeneration and spinal fusion failure. In most adults with previous scoliosis,... Read more »

Scoliosis: Managing Scoliosis

Managing ScoliosisExercise has many health benefits and is important for maintaining strength and muscle tone and stabilizing weight. Stretching exercises may be beneficial in children whose... Read more »

Scoliosis: Causes

CausesIn 80% of patients, the cause of scoliosis is unknown. Such cases are called idiopathic scoliosis. (Idiopathic means without a known cause.) Idiopathic scoliosismay be due to multiple, poorly... Read more »

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