Scoliosis
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis effect more than 30% of the population over 60 years of age and effects over 50% of the population over the age of 90. The cause of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis, is wear and tear of the spine, combine with the loss of strength in the muscles that support the spine.
In the past surgery was the only option to stabilize Adult Degenerative Scoliosis. The problem with surgery, it treated the symptom, giving temporary relief, and in most cases, patients needed a second or third surgery. Until recently surgery was the only option to stabilize Adult Degenerative scoliosis.
Pain killers and surgeries are only treating the symptoms and not correcting the cause. Research shows that if Adult Degenerative Scoliosis if not stabilized by addressing the cause and not just treating a symptom, the Adult Degenerative Scoliosis will get worse. This will continue the vicious cycle of more pain, increased poor posture, less movement, poor balance, back to more pain, etc.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
Poor posture, back pain, hip pain, loss of balance, loss of height, degeneration of the disc or joints?
Are you tired of your doctors telling you to take more pain pills, get another injection for nerve pain, try Physical Therapy that doesn’t seem to work, or worse telling you that you have degeneration of the spine and there is no hope and there is nothing you can do about it!
At Scoliosis Center or Utah, we can help.
In fact, we specialize in adult degeneration of the spine and all the associated symptoms of pain and degeneration. Most adults are unaware that the symptoms of, poor posture, back pain, hip pain, loss of balance, loss of height, increase falls, degeneration of the disc or joints are actually symptoms of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis.
Scoliosis and Pain
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis can be a very painful condition. 30% of the population of adults over 60 years of age are affected with this disease. Beyond the pain caused by the spinal twisting, bending, and collapsing on itself, the peripheral conditions caused by scoliosis such as hip pain, loss of balance, breathing problems, digestive issues, fatigue etc. will further affect your quality of life.
Depending upon the severity of your curvatures and other variables, organ conditions can eventually develop, lung or heart disorders.
As scoliosis curves increase in size, the body becomes more and more susceptible to gravity, causing bones and discs to decay due to excessive wear. This potentially crippling condition is known as degenerative arthritis (De-Novo Degenerative Scoliosis).
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis are susceptible to progressing with age. Studies show that Adult Degenerative Scoliosis can progress 4-5 degrees per year and along with curve progress so does the progression of pain and other symptoms.
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Types of Scoliosis
Infantile Scoliosis
Infantile scoliosis is rare, affecting children younger than 3 years of age. It begins to develop in the first 6 months of life. Like other types of scoliosis, it is characterized by an abnormal sideways S or C curve of the spine. Sometimes, It can resolve spontaneously; however, it often progresses to a more severe form of scoliosis. Treatment may involve observation, specific exercises, bracing, and, as a last resort, surgery.
Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis affects children between ages three and nine. It’s characterized by the hallmark abnormal sideways S or C curve of the spine. Girls tend to be more susceptible to the condition than boys, and curves tend to bend more often to the right. Interestingly, curves to the left tend to have a better prognosis.
Children with juvenile scoliosis generally have a high risk of progression. Seven out of 10 children with this condition will require active treatment to mitigate its severity and associated risks. Treatment usually requires bracing, and many cases require some form of surgery. Early detection and proper management are recommended for the best outcome.
Adolescence Scoliosis
Adolescent scoliosis affects adolescents and young adults. It’s typically diagnosed by puberty and is more easily diagnosed in girls than boys. Children with adolescent scoliosis tend to be generally healthy outside of posture issues.
This condition has a better prognosis than juvenile scoliosis, but can still progress to a significant deformity if not detected early and properly managed. It is not uncommon for untreated cases of adolescent to escalate into chronic back pain and mobility issues.
Adult Scoliosis
There are two types of adult scoliosis: Pre-existing, untreated adolescent scoliosis (Adolescent Scoliosis in Adults, or ASA), and the development of scoliosis as a result of spinal degeneration (Degenerative De-Novo Scoliosis or DDS).
Adults with ASA may have a previously diagnosed form of adolescent scoliosis. ASA may be progressive or stable, depending on the individual case. With a previous diagnosis, monitoring progression is easy through the comparison of current X-rays and adolescent X-rays. In situations where scoliosis is discovered in adulthood, determining a pre-existing adolescent condition can be difficult.
DDS usually develops in middle-aged and older adults, typically diagnosed around age 45 or older. Because DDS results from degenerative instability, it’s almost always progressive. The most common symptom is chronic lower back pain. Treatment for Adults may involve, bracing, specific exercises, and chiropractic adjustments.
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Elderly Scoliosis
Approximately two-thirds of the elderly population experience scoliosis, with pain often accompanying this condition in older patients. Adult Scoliosis, also known as Adult-Onset Scoliosis, differs from Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. It manifests as a degenerative curvature of the spine, primarily due to the degeneration of spinal joints.
Typically emerging in individuals over the age of 65, this type of scoliosis affects a larger portion of the spine, extending to the neck region. Usually presenting as a C-shaped curve in the lumbar spine, it is often linked to spinal degeneration, medically termed Spondylosis. Factors contributing to this condition include the weakening of spinal ligaments and soft tissues, alongside the development of bone spurs, resulting in abnormal spinal curvature.
Additionally, osteoporosis, vertebral compression fractures, and disc degeneration can exacerbate adult-onset scoliosis. Spinal tumors, such as osteoid osteoma, also represent potential culprits, inducing pain and prompting individuals to lean to one side to alleviate pressure, thereby contributing to spinal deformity. Degenerative scoliosis stands as the predominant form of scoliosis observed in adult populations.
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