How to Correct Scoliosis
Disease description:
My friend often writes with his body tilted, and now it has been noticed that his spine appears to be slightly curved. After a hospital examination, it was diagnosed as scoliosis. How should this issue be addressed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Scoliosis is a relatively common skeletal abnormality characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine away from its normal midline position. The correction method mainly depends on a series of factors including the patient's degree of curvature, age, and growth and development status.
1. Correction of mild scoliosis: For mild cases where the spine has already matured, correction can be achieved through improvement of poor posture.
2. Correction of moderate scoliosis: Treatment methods for moderate scoliosis include wearing orthopedic braces and physical therapy. Orthopedic braces are primarily used to limit further curvature of the spine and help improve posture. Physical therapy involves specific exercises to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles, thereby improving body posture.
3. Correction of severe scoliosis: When conservative treatments are ineffective or the curvature continues to worsen, surgical treatment may be considered to correct the spinal deformity.
The appropriate correction method for scoliosis must be determined based on the patient's individual condition and severity of the curvature, and treatment should be sought at a正规 hospital.
