October 5, 2017Cervical Spine (Neck)/ Thoracic Spine (Mid Back)
Overview
Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. The spine might look like the letter “C” or “S.”
Causes
Mostly unknown
Symptoms
Usually asymptomatic
Backache or low back pain
Tired feeling in the spine after sitting or standing for a long time
Uneven hips or shoulders
Spine curves more to one side
Diagnosis
Physical examination to reveal one shoulder higher than the other or a tilted pelvis
X-rays
Spinal curve measurement
MRI
Treatment
Back brace
Surgery
Physical therapy
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002221/