Scoliosis simply means curvature of the spine. The spine takes an S shape in this disorder. Although this disorder is more common in girls, it can also be seen in boys. A person may encounter this disorder not only in childhood, but also in every period of life. Treatment methods vary according to the degree of this disease. In some cases or at some level of the disease, kinesitherapy can be used for the treatment of scoliosis.
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is the curvature of the spine more than 10 degrees to the right or left. It can be seen in every period of life, it is seen in approximately 2-4% of the society. This ailment may be caused by a structural disorder of the spine or it may be due to non-spineal causes. The exact cause of scoliosis has not been determined. However, it is possible to list some factors related to this disease as follows:
- Hormonal factors
- Vitamin D deficiency
- irregular diet
- socioeconomic status
- Congenital characteristics such as sex and genetic predisposition
- Working in heavy jobs that require asymmetrical loading on the spine
Scoliosis is an insidious disease that can progress for a long time without any symptoms. In the early period, it generally does not show any symptoms. Very rarely, patients may have complaints of back pain. As the disease progresses, an increase in complaints can be seen. Some of the symptoms of scoliosis are:
- One shoulder is higher than the other
- numbness in legs
- pain in legs
- Shifting of the hip to the right or left
- walking problem
- difficulty standing upright
- Shortness of breath
- feeling tired
Is it possible to treat scoliosis with kinesitherapy?
Kinesitherapy is a treatment method used in the treatment of diseases such as paralysis, back pain, herniated disc and arthritis. The purpose of kinesitherapy is to maintain the normal functioning of the body and to relieve the person’s discomfort by using the healing power of movement. Scoliosis is known as spinal curvature. It’s actually more than just curvature. If left untreated, it causes not only the spine but also all organs to be adversely affected. Kinesitherapy can be used at some points in the treatment of scoliosis and can also help in its recovery.
In cases where surgery is not required, the progression of scoliosis can be prevented by the kinesitherapy treatment method to be applied to people. With kinesitherapy, scoliosis treatment can be corrected to a certain level. Kinesitherapy is very effective especially in the treatment of first and second stage idiopathic scoliosis (a term used for cases where the cause of scoliosis is not known exactly). Scoliosis can be relieved painlessly thanks to conscious exercises in kinesitherapy treatment.
Is kinesitherapy used in the treatment of scoliosis in children?
Scoliosis is an important spinal condition. Scoliosis, which is especially common in children aged 10-15 years, can affect not only the spine but all organs. This disorder can negatively affect both the physical and mental structure of the child. Early diagnosis is very important in the treatment of scoliosis. When diagnosed early, the chance of cure is very high. In addition, physical therapy (kinesitherapy) is of great importance in the treatment of scoliosis. If you think your child has scoliosis, you should definitely consult a physical therapist. In the treatment of scoliosis in children, support can be obtained from kinesitherapy applications.