When it comes to different medical conditions, awareness goes a long way for the people who are suffering from certain conditions. It also opens a lot of opportunities to further learn about some conditions and how they affect the daily lives of those who are sick and the people around them.
Whether you are suffering from scoliosis or know someone who has it, having enough knowledge about their condition can help a lot in determining how we can help them improve their quality of life. While certain conditions are milder than others, scoliosis correction may be a lengthy process that patients must bear to improve their quality of life. Hence, sharing as much information and creating awareness about scoliosis not only help the patients, but their loved ones too.
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a common deformity in the spine experienced by adults and children alike. It is a condition when the spine is curved in a “C” or an “S” shape instead of a vertical line. While it is one of the most known conditions of the spine, there are still a lot of people who are not familiar with scoliosis and who can affect the lives of the people who have this deformity.
Mild scoliosis of the thoracic spine which occurs in the mid back is often diagnosed in children and teens, while mild scoliosis of the lumbar spine (occurring in the lower back) is often diagnosed in adults.
Why is scoliosis awareness important?
Scoliosis awareness not only helps those who are directly affected by the condition. Knowing about these conditions and seeking to understand the situation better can help create opportunities for further studies as medical professionals and health care specialists continue to expand their knowledge about what causes this deformity in the spine. Awareness can also guide professionals in looking for more ways to improve scoliosis treatment for adults and children to avoid suffering from the effects of severe scoliosis.
Learning a thing or two about scoliosis will allow people to help their loved ones or patients with scoliosis in managing their spinal condition. With the right care and treatment, a patient’s condition can be improved. Depending on the severity of the patient’s condition, therapy and/or braces for scoliosis may be prescribed to help increase flexibility, alleviate pain, and relieve irritation.
Whether you or your child is suffering from pain and discomfort caused by scoliosis, NorAlign Functional Rehabilitation Center can provide you with a range of treatments that are suitable to your specific medical condition.