Second Post : What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is curvature of the spine. It can occur at any age but it is particularly common for development to begin in teenagers, especially girls.

Often, by the time a teenager has noticed any abnormalities, such as uneven hips or shoulder blades, their spine has curved to the extent that a back brace of physiotherapy (which has not been proven to work -nor can chiropractors do anything- back braces can help however) is not an option and the only way they can fix their condition is with major surgery.

The extent of any curve is measured using a Cobb angle, which can be seen marked on my x-rays below, which determines the severity of the condition. Forty degrees is typically the "cut-off" angle after which surgery is recommended.

In around 80% of cases, the causes are unknown. Left untreated, scoliosis can cause damage to the chest, pelvis, heart and lungs.

Famous suffers include Gillian McKeith, the presenter of You Are What You Eat, Princess Eugenie (who had surgery to correct her condition), the late Kurt Cobain and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

See more here : http://www.scoliosis-world.com/famous_people_with_scoliosis.htm

above: famous people with Scoliosis

Read more about scoliosis here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoliosis but BE WARY of the information!
If any one has any questions, please feel free to leave me a comment or drop me a line at sofz_equi@hotmail.co.uk

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