Have you ever heard of Scoliosis going away and then recurring?

Question

There is a child who had Scoliosis at age 4. 6 months later the Scoliosis was gone. It's been a few years and the spine is curved again. What explanation could there be for this?

I forgot to mention that this was verified by an orthopedic doctor.

Answer 1

I was one for whom this occured. I was diangosed with scoliosis when I was 12, coincidentally when I was a papergirl and had to wear those cute bads over 1 shoulder, with all the weight falling off center. When I quit, I had grown out of the scoliosis. When I was in college again, I again had the one-sided backpack. I know, they have 2 handles, but the cool thing is to sling just 1 over the shoulder. It was then that the doc told me about the body compensating. Is the child you are talking about carrying weights lopsided or is he/she lsiting to one side automatically during a favored activity (I think of posture issues here, like the body twist when writing or playing video games in a curved body position)?

Answer 2

A minor degree of sideways spinal curvature in your daughter or son may not be serious, and you may not even notice it. But if you do notice a possible problem, you should consult your physician, since the curve is often much greater than it appears to be, and early treatment can be important to the ultimate outcome. The problem may get worse, and, as a consequence, the lungs may be affected to the point where the adolescent has recurrent chest infections and shortness of breath. Once scoliosis has become noticeable, the physician will probably want to examine the spine periodically in order to monitor the progress of the curvature.

If scoliosis is caused by spinal abnormality, the underlying problem must be diagnosed and treated. Sometimes, all that is needed is physical therapy, which will concentrate on improving posture and toning up spinal muscles. If this fails to correct the curvature, you may have to wear a spinal brace.

Answer 3

I have never heard of it going away. My daughter has it too. It is not severe though.I take care of people with disabilities and the man has it so severe. Some people it progresses to a wheelchair state.

Answer 4

I'm not too sure.. But maybe he reapplied stress and over-worked that side of his back and caused it to occur again.

But I'm no doctor, so.

Answer 5

Hi Suzie

Ive never heard that happen, but here how one does get Scoliosis and some remedies to correct.

Causes of Scoliosis
The most common causes of non-idiopathic scoliosis are birth defects and other genetic conditions, neuromuscular problems, and leg-length disparity. Scoliosis can also be caused by disease conditions, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and tumors, all of which require prompt medical attention. Although conventional medicine claims there are no known causes of idiopathic scoliosis, alternative health practitioners disagree. From the perspective of alternative medicine, idiopathic scoliosis is primarily caused by misalignments of the spine (known as subluxations, according to chiropractic theory) and/or stagnation in the body`s flow of vital energy.

Subluxations cause pressure to be exerted on the nerves that pass through the spine. Over time, this nerve pressure can cause muscles along the spine to tighten and contract along one side of the spine, while corresponding muscles along the opposite of the spine weaken. This causes the vertebrae of the spine to be pulled in the direction of the contracting spine, causing scoliosis.

Stagnation of the body`s vital energy, known as qi by practitioners of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, can also cause spinal muscles to tighten and contract, pulling the vertebrae out of alignment and causing the spine to become curved.

Finally, one of the most common causes of idiopathic scoliosis, especially in teenagers and adults, is habitual posture, both while sitting and standing. As your poor posture habits become more pronounced, your body is forced to compensate. This compensation process can also cause muscle contraction and lead to scoliosis.


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Natural Cures

Acupuncture: Acupuncture can help correct scoliosis that is caused by muscle contractions due to its ability to release your body`s stagnant vital energy or qi. As your vital energy begins to freely flow once more, your muscles will automatically start to relax and return to their normal shape. This, in turn, can significantly improve scoliosis.

To further stimulate vital energy and correct scoliosis, electrical current may sometimes be passed through the acupuncture needles. This helps to deepen the effects of the acupuncture treatment, resulting in deeper healing and longer-lasting results.

Aromatherapy: Massaging tense muscles that are contributing to your scoliosis with essential oils can help release muscle tension and contraction. Ideal essential oils for this purpose include clary sage, lavender, marjoram, and rosemary.

Bodywork: The field of bodywork offers a number of techniques for treating and preventing scoliosis, such as Rolfing and Hellerwork, both which involve manipulation of the muscles, connective tissue, and joints in order to allow the body, muscles, and connective tissue to properly realign themselves. Other types of bodywork that can effectively treat scoliosis include Bowen Therapy, Massage Therapy, Reflexology, and Shiatsu. Movement awareness therapies such as the Alexander technique, the Feldenkrais Method, and Trager Work, are also effective for realigning and correcting posture and spinal curvature.

Chiropractic: Chiropractic can be very effective in helping to resolve scoliosis because of its ability to correct spinal misalignments. All forms of chiropractic care work by adjusting the spine to release subluxations. In doing so, chiropractic also alleviates nerve pressure and restores normal muscle function, all of which can significantly reduce scoliosis symptoms.

Two specific chiropractic methods are particularly useful for scoliosis. The first is known as the Pettibon technique, since it was developed by the chiropractor Burl Pettibon. This method works by correcting specific distortions in the spine and surrounding muscles that most commonly cause or contribute to scoliosis.

A second method, known as chiropractic biophysics, or CBP, entails in-depth analysis of spinal distortions and poor posture. In addition to chiropractic adjustments specifically tailored to address these issues, chiropractors trained in CBP also instruct their patients in self-care exercises that they can use to further correct their scoliosis symptoms.

Best of health to you and your family

Cheers