What Is the Cause of Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is an unnatural  curve disorder that cause S or C shape bend along the spine from top to bottom. This bend is either towards the left or the right. The curvature may vary from being slight to severe. Slight bend may not cause a big issue but severe does. 

Most prone areas to scoliosis are the lower back and the chest area. It may lead to inappropriate functioning of lungs and chronic pain. This abnormal disorder can occur to any age individual from small child to mature one. Some carry this disorder genetically and  some from others factors such as bad postures or injuries. Females are at higher risk to this abnormal defect than males.

Symptoms of Scoliosis

·        Shortness of breath

·        Pain in back, shoulders, neck and buttock

·        Uneven waist

·        Asymmetry in shoulders

·        Shooting pain in legs (due to nerve pinching)

·        Rib cage deformity

·        Head slightly off centre

·        Difference in leg lengths

Most of the time, cause for scoliosis is not known. In many cases, Scoliosis curves are small and do not require any treatments. But people with larger curves may need to wear braces or pass through surgery to attain the natural posture. Especially in case of a child ,there is need to take care because their rapid growth can worsen the stage of scoliosis.

Below are the listed causes of scoliosis

1.     Genetic

This disorder tends to run in family. If anyone of the family member is suffering from this disorder than it is suggested to make a check-up done once for every individual of your family. It is better to catch the disease earlier than it is too late to cure.

2.     Injuries or infections to spine

Scoliosis can also be caused as a result of muscular imbalance due to physical injury. If this is not treated properly ,can lead to changes in shape of spine .

3.     Congenital

Congenital Scoilosis is caused by improper spinal formation in the unborn foetus, where the development of the vertebrae is incomplete. Even though congenital scoliosis is present at birth, it is sometimes impossible to see any spine problems until a child reaches adolescence.

4.     Neuromuscular Conditions

The another reason leading to this unnatural curvature is neuromuscular conditions. In this condition either the bones of the spine fails to form completely or they fail to separate from each other. The nerves and muscles are unable to maintain alignment of the spine and trunk.

5.     Bad postures or heavy backpacks

Bad posture leads to spine misalignment that can cause  scoliosis. Sleeping on your stomach with one leg up, lifting heavy bags on your shoulders, working with shoulders and pelvis facing in opposite direction and many more incorrect postures makes a form of unusual spine disorder.

Scoliosis  can be cured with routine checkups, braces, surgeries, medications and exercises. If you or any of your known are facing this disorder, don't give up. Contact ScoliosisGTA  to have a free- online consultation with one of our expert doctors. Our highly educated and professionally trained doctors works with the latest technologies. We urge you to ask specific questions in case of any doubts regarding our physicians and treatment. Call us today, to book your appointment.