Scoliosis is a spinal disorder that results from curving the spine to the right or left. Scoliosis seen in childhood and developmental age may progress more rapidly due to rapid growth in the spine. Therefore, early detection and early intervention of scoliosis is very important.
HOW IS IT TREATED AND WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
If the degree of curvature is low, the child is kept under observation throughout the developmental period. If the degree of curvature is moderate, a personalized 3-dimensional Schroth method, which has the highest evidence value today, is used as a result of the evaluation throughout child development. If the curvature is excessive, it is aimed to stop the progress of the child with corset and schroth exercises during the developmental period. If the curvature is very severe, surgery may be required.
Recognizing the signs of scoliosis in your child is possible with a few observations you can make at home.
• If there is a visible inequality in the levels of the right and left shoulders
• If there is a height difference between the right and left hips
• If there is asymmetry between the right and left shoulder blades
• If there is asymmetry between both waist grooves
• If one side of the back is higher than the other when the knees are bent forward without bending
Dear Parents, Take Care of Your Child’s Spine and Posture Disorders and Check Your Child’s Spine at Regular Intervals.