Scoliosis is a spine deformity. Having this condition means you have an abnormal spinal curve that is either shaped like an “S” or a “C”. It might sound serious, but the good news is that most scoliosis cases are mild, so it won’t lead to various health complications. In Singapore, scoliosis treatment is only recommended for patients whose spinal curve exceeds 30 degrees.
The most common type of scoliosis is idiopathic. This means the definite cause for this condition is unknown. However, medical experts found that most patients diagnosed with this condition have a family history of scoliosis. Fortunately, it’s a mild type of scoliosis and it usually doesn’t require treatment. But, it’s still important to take a quick visit to a scoliosis clinic in Singapore to monitor if the spine’s curve has progressed or not.
Meanwhile, scoliosis is also divided into two categories: non-structural and structural.
Even though scoliosis specialists in Singapore usually suggest corrective brace and spinal fusion surgery for treatment, there are still other non-surgical methods for this condition. One of which is through chiropractic treatment. This involves putting gentle pressure on the head, neck, back, and hips using an adjusting instrument. Aside from this, patients will be taught to do some exercises that could help correct the spines’ abnormal curve.
If you have scoliosis and you don’t want to have surgery as much as possible, then consider consulting one of our scoliosis specialists at Bones and Beyond. They can suggest a suitable treatment for you.
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