Scoliosis is the result of either congenital or idiopathic condition which usually affects women starting at the age of 30s. It is commonly identified with an “S” or “C” shaped curve in the spine of the patient. Although it is not a type of injury that is common among athletes, there are a few players who had acquired such condition due to idiopathic reasons. Men are not as prone as women when it comes to this type of health problem.

People who are battling scoliosis can have a range of degree which is from very mild to severe cases. In a mild case of scoliosis, the patient’s back does not bend or curve into an “S” or “C” shape. In fact, it is quite difficult to determine a person who has this type of medical problem. A severe case involves deformity of the backbone which results to a poor posture.

Congenital and idiopathic scoliosis both varies in terms of acquisition but are similar when it comes to signs and symptoms. Congenital means that the condition is acquired since birth and that it is passed as a health issue from either one of the parents of the child. Idiopathic on the other hand is due to an unknown cause which affects the health of a person in the long run. In athletes, this is caused by physical trauma which is a result of an accident during the game or practice.

A common symptom of scoliosis is the change in the structure of the skeletal system, especially at the back and shoulder of the patient. A person who is struck with this issue often has one of her shoulders lifted higher than the other. You can also notice that the clothes he or she is wearing does not hang properly from the body due to the irregularities on the shoulder and back. One of the shoulder blades is more raised or prominent than the other in the case of a thoracic scoliosis. You will also experience occasional pain in your back. As soon as you experience one of the above-mentioned conditions, get an x-ray for assessment and diagnosis purposes and discuss the problem with your doctor.

When it comes to treating scoliosis, the treatment would be based on the situation of the patient. Each person varies from one another which in this case you need a method that is ideal in order for you to successfully recover from the condition. Minor situations only require regular assessment from the doctor through series of x-rays. A patient will be under observation by a medical professional for a while depending on the progress of his or her status.

In serious cases, you can expect braces to be of good use as these are designed to contain the curving problem of your spine. Although these do not treat the condition, it helps in minimizing the effect and stopping the issue from getting worst. Severe cases require spinal fusion surgery which has a higher rate of success in correcting the scoliosis which also prevents the damaging of the vital parts of the human body.

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