Characteristics S-Molded Bend

After a quick x-ray I wait for the doctor for what seems like hours, when she finally enters the room she looks in my eyes and says the exact word I was praying not to hear... “unfortunately”. My heart drops, she continues, “The x-rays showed a significant change in your curve.” I sit there, staring at the doctor, pale faced and in shock. When you have scoliosis, your spinal curve is measured in degrees, at around a 20 degree curve you would be

Maintain the natural curve of the spine, keeping the spine in line, create a stable base of support with your legs slightly apart, your knees slightly bent. Avoid stooping, bending at the waist and twisting.

The spine is one of the most important structures in the human body. The spine is located in the dorsal cavity and consists of 24 bones, called vertebrae. These vertebrae play a crucial role in protected the body’s command center, the spinal cord. But what happens when a disorder prevents the spinal column from functioning correctly? Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes abnormal lateral curvature of the spine and it effects millions of people in the US per year. I have chosen this disorder because I am aspiring to become a chiropractor and scoliosis is a typical condition that chiropractors help treat on a daily basis.

Normal spines during examinations will have the lower part of the back curving inward that will round the shoulders as well. When scoliosis affects the spine and ribs. There will usually be a noticeable uneven shape in the shoulders or the hips. This is because there is either a structure or non-structured curve that causes scoliosis. Doctors will consider the shape and then look at the location, direction, and then its magnitude. There are different factors that can cause or lead to having scoliosis. In small children that have muscle or bone problems their vertebrae may change as they grow older. The article states that many cases of scoliosis go unknown without a cause. There are many doctors that see scoliosis as being genetically passed down or from a serious spine injury. If the patient is older it can be a case of lumbar scoliosis that may be linked with osteoporosis.

Throughout the article, my attention was grabbed straightaway when the author discussed bending, twisting, and extensions of the spine because we do a great deal of that in modern class. Personally, I do not have strong trunk muscles and it’s something that I struggle with every day. I feel that because of this reason is why I struggle with low back pain when doing planks and side planks. It is very hard for me to keep my spine stabilized so that it will not sink down.

Therefore, posture plays a key role in the final results in the outcome of the workout. Poor posture is the main reason people feel long term injury after their healthy years leading to aches and pains in common areas that were once worn out incorrectly. Camp, a doctor and professional at studying these injury states,”Performing a squat or deadlift while flexing or rounding your spine has dramatic

Epilepsy is when more than one seizure occurs and/ or reoccurs. Scoliosis is a an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine which can lead to many more life threatening cases. Any curve in a spine that is more than ten degrees is considered Scoliosis. The curvature can be defined as an “S” curve or a “C” curve. An “S” curve has three slight curves in the spine: one in the neck, one in the chest area, and one in the lower back area; therefore making an “S”. A “C” curve normally has one large curve towards the right making a backwards “C” shape.

Positive diagnosis of scoliosis is frequently led by an orthopedic surgeon. A complete health check is taken, including inquiries about family past of scoliosis. The physical examination contains determination of teen-age growth in adolescents, a neurological exam, and sizes of trunk asymmetry. Study of the trunk is done while the human being is standing, winding over, stretch out, and involves both graphic examination and use of a simple mechanical device called scoliometer. If an arc is noticed, one or more X-rays will frequently be taken to describe more precisely the arc or arcs (howtodowell.com). The arc is described in terms of where it starts and ends, in which way it curves, and by an angular measure known as the Cobb angle. The Cobb angle is found by protruding lines correspondence to the vertebrae tops at extremes of the arc, projecting perpendiculars from these lines and evaluating their angle of connection (enotes.com). Infrequently, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is used, mainly to look more carefully at the disorder of the spinal cord and nerve roots spreading from it if nervous problems are assumed (Fleming, 2006, howtodowell.com). The modern medical tools of Radiographs and MRI are used to help see the spine curves much

A normal spine curves at less than ten degrees, but with Scoliosis the spine is curved at more than ten degrees (Honeyman Raising awareness 26(5) 30-37). Anyone that has Scoliosis has one curve if not two. The two places that the spine can be curved is the top half or the bottom half. If a person has two curves the top half curves, one way and the bottom half of the spine curves the other way. Sometimes the spine can curve so much that it pulls the rib cage out of place (Honeyman Raising Awareness 26(5) 30-37). Scoliosis usually shows up at the ages between birth and the age of five years old (Wick A magnetic approach 96(2) 163-173). With a person without Scoliosis their body has perfect symmetry with scoliosis, it tends to throw the symmetry off. With the body both of the shoulder blades should both line up perfectly, but in a person with Scoliosis, it does not always happen (Gummerson Scoliosis in children and teens 25(6) 403-412). There are some ways that the doctors can treat it, but first they have to know if the person has Scoliosis. The only true way to know if someone has Scoliosis is to have X-rays of the spine done (Honeyman Raising Awareness 36(5) 30-37). When a person gets an X-ray the doctor will come in and consult with them and tell them if they have Scoliosis and he will show them the X-ray. If they so have Scoliosis they will be able to see it on the

The basic structure of the spine can be broken into three basic regions, the cervical-our neck, the thoracic-our mid-back, and the lumbar-our lower back. The shape of our spine comes from four distinct curves,

The vertebral column, also known as the spine or backbone, forms the body’s major axial support, allowing you to stand up straight, bend, and twist. It carries all the weight of the body above the pelvis. Additionally, it surrounds and protects the delicate spinal cord and provides points of attachment for the ribs and muscles of the torso. There are three distinct and natural curves in the spine that give it it’s “S” shape which prevent shock to the head in walking and running and provide flexibility to the body trunk.

Scoliosis is a complex deformity or curvature of the spine and entire torso and has been recognized clinically for centuries (Asher, Marc A.). “For a few of the patients an underlying cause can be determined, including congenital changes, secondary changes related to neuropathic or myopathic conditions, or later in life from degenerative spondylosis. However, the cause of most scoliosis is not known and since about 1922 such patients have been diagnosed as having idiopathic scoliosis (Asher, Marc A.).”

In the first case, a 17-year-old male had a surgery that consisted of reducing the curves and vertebrae rotations using transpedicular screws. Eighteen months after surgery, the curve of his spine had an 18-degree right thoracic curve and a 14-degree left lumbar curve whereas

flexion of the vertebral column with a forward movement of the abdomen and chest, and allows for the lateral flexion of the vertebral column and trunk rotation

This region is important in allowing the range of motion. (14) Firstly the Multifidus, which travels almost the entire length of the back, aids with stabilization and rotation of the lumbar spine. Secondly the Longissimus, another long muscle, which originates in the middle of the lumbar spine, aids with neck and vertebral column extension. Thirdly, the Spinalis, is seen as a superficial muscle. It originates as a thick tendon from the sacrum and continues up into the neck. With contraction, this muscle extends the neck and vertebral column and assists in maintaining a good posture.