As a spinal issue, scoliosis is a very challenging condition. Most scoliosis patients have attested how much the condition limits and immobilizes them in many ways, keeping them from having comfortable lifestyles. Here is a list of early warning signs of scoliosis, which may direct us to visit the doctor sooner rather than later:
Posture abnormalities: Any oddity in your general skeletal structure should be treated as a red flag. If you feel that you generally tend to lean forward or backward, or if you tend to appear as if you are favoring one side when you stand upright, get a doctor’s opinion.
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Breathing difficulties: Scoliosis could be causing minor pains that people learn to tolerate, as if they were minor quirks, by shifting their bodily postures ever so subtly. This could provide relief, but truly this method is not without fault. Accommodating the pain results in breathing difficulties that are caused by the irregularity in posture.
Limping: Any limp, especially one that has been going on for a while, might just be a sign that points to scoliosis. When a spine has an irregularity, the body tends to shift to one side, causing a person to walk with a limp.
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It is best to note that there is very little that can be done to actually prevent scoliosis. It is a cold reality that a number of people are just destined to have it. However, its effects can be managed. Being aware of early warning signs could ensure that you do not have to go through the full scale of its discomforts.
Neurosurgeon Joseph Yazdi, M.D. is a seasoned medical practitioner who is familiar with the newest ways to manage scoliosis and other spine-related issues. Learn more about his expertise by following this blog.
