Scoliosis is a serious condition that is usually diagnosed at a young age. This is because it generally appears first during adolescence when the body is growing and developing. Sometimes, however, it will not appear until adulthood. Scoliosis means that your spine begins to curve in an abnormal way. This can be detrimental to your everyday life and you should take action immediately if you think you have scoliosis. Here are of the most common scoliosis symptoms in adults.
Scoliosis Symptoms In Adults
– An abnormally curved spine
– One hip sits higher than the other when standing
– One shoulder sits higher higher than the other when standing
– One shoulder blade is more pronounced than the other
– Your head off center sits off-center from your body
– The rib cage is more pronounced on one side than on the other
– Difficulty breathing
– Slowed heart function
– Back pain
Treatment Of Scoliosis in Adults
If you think you have scoliosis, or are suffering one or more of the symptoms listed above, you should seek professional help from your doctor. Scoliosis affects approximately 2% of girls but only 0.5% percent of boys. Scoliosis can begin to affect your everyday life, so if you don’t want to suffer, take action immediately.
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