The most common scoliosis patients at the Scoliosis Reduction Center are patients with severe degrees of scoliosis. This commonality is usually because those patients have followed the directions of traditional practitioners that fail at addressing the curve. These patients are often told to watch and wait until the curve is severe enough to get surgery.
In some cases, if a child has moderate scoliosis, which consists of a curve between 25 and 40 degrees, they might start using a Boston Brace to hold the curve in place. However, this is not the case for adults. These patients usually get treated for the pain that scoliosis causes, but the curve is never reduced.
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This condition can cause many different symptoms that vary between cases. Some of the symptoms include but are not limited to:
Severe postural changes
Asymmetry in hips, waist, and head
Swayback posture
Headaches
Joint pain
Digestive issues
Sleep disruptions due to pain and stiffness
In adults, severe postural changes can also start affecting their mental health. Their self-esteem could be impacted by certain postural changes that modify the way they look.
Scoliosis surgery consists of a spinal fusion, where the vertebrae are realigned and fused. Even though the curve is straighter, this spinal fusion also causes the spine to be completely immobile.
There is currently very little research and data that can provide more insight into the long-term effects of spinal fusion. Most patients are willing to try other alternatives to surgery.
One of these alternatives is the functional approach. This treatment method manages to reduce the curve without affecting the spine's ability to function properly.
Receiving a tailored treatment plan can achieve these results. The exercises and activities can vary, but some examples are corrective chiropractic care, scoliosis-specific therapy and rehabilitation, scoliosis-specific home therapy, and scoliosis bracing.
Dr. Nalda's recommendation for patients with severe cases of scoliosis is to explore surgical options. If this is not a possibility, it is important to address the curve and prevent progression. The right treatment approach can manage scoliosis and maintain the results achieved.
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00:00 - What Is Severe Scoliosis?
00:25 - Scoliosis Categories
01:48 - What Does Severe Scoliosis Looks Like?
02:46 - Symptoms Associated With Severe Scoliosis
04:42 - Lung Impairment In Scoliosis Patients
05:53 - What Is Going To Be Affected By Severe Scoliosis?
06:40 - Available Options: Different Approaches
07:51 - The Functional Approach To Scoliosis
09:35 - Recommendations For Severe Scoliosis
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Severe scoliosis is the most common level of scoliosis that Dr. Nalda sees among patients at the Scoliosis Reduction Center. The traditional approach that is recommended at this stage is spinal surgery. This is often the motivation to visit the Scoliosis Reduction Center. Patients want to explore other options to avoid surgery. When a curve reaches 40 degrees or greater it is classified as severe. One of the more prominent signs of severe scoliosis is postural changes.