Scoliosis

There are certain spinal conditions that are fairly common but they can cause serious problems that are life-altering. Some of the issues result from improper use of the spine, such as lifting heavy items that are too heavy. They may also occur as a result of injury, such as what may be sustained in a car accident. On the other hand, problems may also occur from birth or may get worse as our spine continues to develop as we grow. One of those problems is scoliosis.

Scoliosis is an unnatural curve of the spine. If you were to look at the spine from the front or the back, it would look straight from the bottom to the top. A person with scoliosis, however, has a curvature from side to side in the spine that may make it appear as more of an S shape. It is a fairly common problem, affecting as many as 3 million individuals in the United States every year. If you or a loved one suffers from scoliosis, the best thing you can do is to seek the proper care from a neurologist.

In the Dallas and Fort Worth areas, many people go to Advanced Healthcare Clinics when they are suffering from this or other spinal conditions. He can provide a proper diagnosis, which is always required in the case of scoliosis. This may include various lab tests and imaging, such as x-rays or an MRI. After the diagnosis has been provided, our surgeons can provide some information that will help you to get the treatment that you need.

Some types of back problems may come and go over the course of time. Even serious back pain that occurs as a result of inflammation or pulled muscles will often correct itself within a matter of weeks with the proper treatment and some rest. On the other hand, however, scoliosis is an issue that requires extensive treatment and it is not a problem that will come and go but rather, it is a chronic issue that can last for years or perhaps even for your entire life.