As dizziness can be a symptom of scoliosis, for any type of long-term relief, its underlying cause has to be addressed: the condition itself. If scoliosis is treated proactively and effectively, its symptoms can be improved and/or reversed. Scoliosis can cause dizziness by disrupting the vestibular system, nerve compression, causing a muscular imbalance, disruptions to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid
Scoliosis can develop in any of the spine’s main sections, or in more than one section. As a progressive condition, being proactive with treatment is key. The goal of treatment is to prevent progression by correcting the unnatural spinal curve’s structural nature. Scoliosis causes the spine to bend and twist unnaturally. Thoracolumbar scoliosis is a common type of scoliosis that
Neurogenic bladder disorder is an umbrella term that includes a number of urinary problems from incontinence to leakage, the inability to fully empty the bladder, frequent urinary urges, and loss of bladder control. While mild and moderate scoliosis cases aren’t associated with urinary issues, severe, very severe, and untreated cases can involve urinary problems. Urinary problems aren’t considered a common
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
