how do you know if you have scoliosis?

Question

like when you get a hunch back?

Answer 1

Scoliosis is a condition that involves complex lateral and rotational curvature and deformity of the spine. It is typically classified as congenital (caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth), idiopathic (sub-classified as infantile, juvenile, adolescent, or adult according to when onset occurred) or as having developed as a secondary symptom of another condition, such as cerebral palsy or spinal muscular atrophy.

The cause of scoliosis is poorly understood. In the case of the most common form of scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, there is a clear Mendelian inheritance but with incomplete penetrance. Various causes have been implicated, but none has consensus among scientists as the cause of scoliosis. Scoliosis is more common in females and is often seen in patients with cerebral palsy or spina bifida, although this form of scoliosis is different than that seen in children without these conditions. In some cases, scoliosis exists at birth due to a congenital vertebral anomaly. Occasionally development of scoliosis during adolescence is due to an underlying anomaly such as a tethered spinal cord, but most often the cause is unknown or idiopathic. Contrary to common belief, scoliosis does not come from slouching, sitting in awkward positions, or sleeping on an old mattress.

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Answer 2

not necessarily, I have progressive scoliosis and am having spinal fusion this summer. From the outside you would never guess that I have scoliosis, but it is pretty severe. The best way is to ask your doctor to examine your spine if you are concerned. Don't rely on them to do this on their own, as it is not part of a routine physical (in most clinics).

Answer 3

That is spondylosis. Scoliosis is a different kind of curvature and often is not visible to the uneducated eye. You need to have a doctor look at your back.

Answer 4

An xray will show scoliosis

Answer 5

YOU can't. But many health care professionals can.

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