Scoliosis: An Overview, Causes, and Symptoms

Scoliosis is as an abnormal curving of the spinal column. While an average person’s spine has a curve locatednear the lower back and the uppermost shoulder height, a person with scoliosis has an S or C-shaped spine. In some cases, the scoliosis curve is usually mild and doesn’t harm your health or change your appearance. But in others, it can bring health complications and back pain. A visit to Spine Center of Texas is an excellent idea if you are experiencing these symptoms.

Causes of Scoliosis

According to the American Association of Neurosurgical Surgeons or AANS, around 80% of scoliosis issues have no recognizable causes.

• Though some causes of scoliosis include other neuromuscular conditions like muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy, the origins of most scoliosis cases are not known.
• One of the more known causes of scoliosis is heredity.
• Congenital disabilities that negatively influence the growth and development of the bones in the spine
• Spinal injuries or inflammation

Symptoms of Scoliosis

Common signs of scoliosis include:

• Uneven shoulders where you find one shoulder/shoulder blade is higher as compared to the other one. One shoulder being more prominent is a common sign of scoliosis
• The lower limbs are uneven in length
• Uneven waist
• One hip is more prominent or higher compared to the other
• The head stays in an off-center position, and the patient might lean more to a single side
• The ribcage is asymmetrical therefore the ribs seem to be at varying heights
• Clothes that hang improperly on the body

While some cases of scoliosis are usually mild, in others, there are acute spine deformities as the person grows. Advanced scoliosis can be devastating and disabling. Depending on the severity of the condition. Call Spine Center of Texas today for an appointment and to find out about all the new treatment options we have available.