Scoliosis is an unhealthy curvature
of a normally straight spine, affecting 12 million
people worldwide. A rotation of the vertebra and
the rib cage usually accompanies this unhealthy
curve. Left untreated, this unhealthy curve can
worsen and cause disfigurement, respiratory and
digestive problems, and debilitating pain. Most
scoliosis patients are diagnosed between ages 12
and 16, although there are many adults who suffer
from the disease as well.
Scoliosis is a
progressive disease which can continue to progress
into maturity. As such, it is a disease that must
be monitored aggressively.
The unhealthy curve
may be slight or significant, and may include the
lumbar (lower spine), thoracic (middle spine), or
thoracolumbar ( both middle and lower spine ). The
cause of scoliosis is complex; potential
contributing factors may include other diseases,
trauma, or injuries. Idiopathic scoliosis is one
of the most common types of scoliosis; the cause
is unknown.
Scoliosis in
Adults
Many adults suffer from scoliosis,
typically as a progression of the disease from
childhood. However, degenerative changes in the
spine can cause scoliosis in otherwise healthy
adults. These incidents may have been initiated
through trauma or disease such as fractures,
osteoporosis, or degenerative disc conditions.
Noticeable changes often include:
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Rib hump
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Low hip
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Low pelvis
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Leg length
discrepancies
Some scoliosis patients have
breathing difficulty and neuropathy. Since many
early degenerative changes are shown in younger
patients, adults often have severely advanced
degenerative changes on the spine.
The SpineCor non-rigid bracing
system is a revolutionary way of managing
scoliosis in adults.
By
allowing total freedom of movement, the SpineCor
brace :
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Strengthens affected muscle
groups
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Allows for proprioceptive input,
which is an integral component in neuromuscular
reeducation
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Provides relief from muscular
strain do to chronic postural
changes
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Provides relief of chronic pain
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