No two cases of scoliosis are the same, but generally, the more severe a condition, the more likely it is to impact quality of life; even in severe cases, a lower life expectancy isn’t considered a common condition effect. In most cases, scoliosis patients have a typical lifespan, but there are certainly condition effects that can impact quality of life,
No brace on its own is enough to address scoliosis on all levels, but when combined with other types of corrective treatment, it can help facilitate structural changes within the spine. Corrective bracing can help with pain, curve stability, and when added to a proactive treatment plan can help reduce curve size. What you need to know about scoliosis bracing
Not everyone with scoliosis will experience pain, but for those that do, pain medication only works for short-term pain management; when it comes to sustainable long-term pain relief, the underlying cause of the pain, the condition itself, needs to be addressed. Scoliosis neck pain can develop if the cervical spine bends and twists unnaturally. Cervical scoliosis can also cause a
A person’s overall health can be affected by their spinal health, and a healthy spine will have its natural curves in place and healthy discs sitting between adjacent vertebral bodies. If a disc experiences degenerative changes, it can disrupt the biomechanics of the entire spine. Disc health is key to a healthy functioning spine. Discs have an inner nucleus and
Scoliosis can range from mild scoliosis to moderate scoliosis and severe scoliosis; a lower life expectancy isn’t considered a common effect of the condition, but as a progressive condition, if scoliosis is left untreated, and/or is particularly severe, complications can develop with the potential to impact a patient’s quality of life and life expectancy. Scoliosis is a spinal condition that
Sleep quality is an important factor for quality of life, and for people with scoliosis, it’s also about helping the body and spine respond well to treatment. Getting a restful night’s sleep can also be particularly challenging for those with scoliosis; this can be due to pain and/or difficulties finding a comfortable sleep position. Choosing the best mattress for scoliosis
