Scoliosis

Scoliosis is lateral curvature with combination of rotational deviation of the vertebral column.






If view from the x-ray, the spine will look like a C or S shape.

Scoliosis mostly occurs in adolescent aged 9 to 14 years old, who is going through puberty, this is when the peak growth spurts take place.

The curves progress rapidly during this period in adolescent

Symptoms

  • The head deviates to one side

  • Uneven shoulder and hip level

  • Prominent and uneven shoulder blade

  • Asymmetrical back

  • The body leans to one side


When bend forward, we can see a hump which is cause by the rotation of the ribs.

Causes

  • Congenital

  • Idiopathic

  • Neuromuscular disease


What do we do in Namaste Physiotherapy

After a proper assessment by physiotherapist, scoliosis can be corrected or managed in a conservative manner without surgery by doing the proper tailored exercises that even includes lung expansion exercises.

These exercises aim to return the spine to a more natural position by correcting postural muscle imbalance mainly with customized strengthening and stretching.




什么是脊椎侧弯？


脊椎侧弯是我们的脊椎向侧面弯曲及带有旋转.









从X-ray中能观察到脊椎会形成C型或S型


脊椎侧弯多出现在发育中的青少年， 这个阶段属于第二个生长高峰期，原本轻微的侧弯就会快速地恶化

症状


  • 头和身体倾向一侧

  • 其中一侧的肩膀和臀部会较高

  • 一边肩胛骨突出

  • 背部和腰部纹理改变


前弯时，从后侧能观察到背部有一侧会比较凸

什么原因导致脊椎侧弯？

  • 先天性

  • 特发性

  • 神经与肌肉系统疾病


如何改善脊椎侧弯？

在 Namaste Physiotherapy Centre ，经过物理疗师的专业评估后，我们会以非侵入式的治疗方式也就是以量身定制的锻炼（包括肺部扩张锻炼），来纠正脊椎侧弯。

这些锻炼主要的目的是强化和伸展位于脊椎骨周围的肌肉，来纠正因侧弯所引起的肌力不均，使脊椎恢复到更自然的位置。