About Adult Scoliosis

Scoliosis, also known as adult-onset scoliosis, is a common symptom of scoliosis, especially in older people. Scoliosis in adults is usually caused by prolonged poor posture, lack of exercise, weight gain, spinal structural abnormalities, or disease. Scoliosis in adults can cause serious consequences such as body pain, functional limitations, difficulty breathing, and heart palpitations. Therefore, it is very important for adult patients with scoliosis to seek medical treatment promptly. Doctors usually perform a detailed physical examination and imaging tests on patients to determine the severity and impact of scoliosis. For mild scoliosis, some simple lifestyle changes may be needed, such as maintaining good posture and losing weight. For moderate and severe scoliosis, surgery may be necessary. Adult scoliosis is a disease that needs to be taken seriously. Early diagnosis and treatment can help patients relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Therefore, if you suspect that you have adult scoliosis, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly.

Major Symptoms of Adult Scoliosis

The main symptoms of Adult Scoliosis include:

1. Back pain: Adult Scoliosis may cause scoliosis, which can cause pain in the lower back and back.

2. Lower back pain: Due to scoliosis, lower back pain may occur, especially during activities or weight bearing.

3. Difficulty breathing: Due to scoliosis, breathing may be affected, resulting in difficulty or shortness of breath.

4. Abnormal posture: Due to scoliosis, abnormal posture may occur, such as bending to the side or tilting the head.

5. Lower limb pain: Adult Scoliosis may cause pain or discomfort in the lower limbs.

6. Sciatic Nerve Problems: Scoliosis may compress the sciatic nerve, causing sciatic nerve problems such as numbness or pain in the buttocks, legs, or feet.

7. Psychological effects: Adult Scoliosis may have an impact on the patient's emotional and mental health, causing anxiety, depression or other psychological problems.

Suitable Lifestyle for People with Adult Scoliosis

Adult Scoliosis is a chronic disease usually caused by unstable spinal development in adolescence. For patients with adult scoliosis, lifestyle adaptations vary from person to person, but the following are some generally applicable suggestions:

1. Maintain good posture: Patients should try to avoid maintaining bad postures for long periods of time, such as lowering their heads for long periods of time. Or raise your head, as this may aggravate the condition. You should try to maintain normal sitting, standing and walking postures and try to use the correct chairs, tables and mattresses.

2. Avoid twisting and stress: Patients should avoid keeping twisted or stressed postures for long periods of time, such as looking down at mobile phones or computers for long periods of time, as this may aggravate the condition. You should try to reduce long-term twisted or stressed postures, such as looking down at a mobile phone or computer for a long time, sleeping in a car, etc.

3. Increase the amount of activity: Patients should try to increase the amount of daily activities, such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, etc. , which can help relieve symptoms and maintain good health.

4. Avoid overexertion: Patients should avoid overexertion, such as heavy physical labor or high-intensity exercise, as this may aggravate the condition. Overly strenuous activities such as lifting weights, dancing, or standing for long periods of time should be minimized.

5. Maintain a good mental state: Patients should try to maintain a good mental state, such as positivity, optimism, emotional stability, etc. , which can help relieve symptoms and promote recovery. Patients with adult scoliosis should avoid bad living habits and overly tiring activities, maintain good posture and mental state, and receive treatment and care according to doctor's recommendations.

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