Is there a permanent cure for scoliosis?

There is quite simply no cure for scoliosis; it’s an incurable progressive condition, meaning its very nature is to get worse. While the rates of progression can vary from glacial to rapid, most adults will start their scoliosis journey with a slower rate that increases with age.

Why is there no cure for scoliosis?

There is no direct treatment of the spine because the spine is normal in these people. Neuromuscular scoliosis is caused by an abnormal development of the bones of the spine. These types of scoliosis have the greatest chance for getting worse. Observation and bracing do not normally work well for these people.

Is it possible for scoliosis to go away?

As scoliosis is an incurable and progressive condition, it will neither go away, nor fix itself without treatment.

Will scoliosis ever stop progressing?

In moderate or severe cases of scoliosis, the curves continue to get worse. During periods of growth, such as during the teenage growth spurt, the curves may get worse. Mild to moderate curves often stop progressing when the skeleton stops growing.

Can scoliosis be cured without surgery?

Fortunately, most cases of scoliosis do not require any treatment and very few require surgical treatment. If your child’s spinal curve progresses to more than 40-50 degrees, depending on location, or if your child’s curve is advancing rapidly, your doctor might recommend surgery.

Can my scoliosis get worse after you stop growing?

It is a common misconception that, as the patient reaches adulthood and their body stops growing, scoliosis cannot progress any further. This is untrue; while the change may occur at a slower pace in a mature adult than in a child or adolescent, a scoliosis curvature can still progress by one to three degrees per year.

Can you fix scoliosis naturally?

Scoliosis is a progressive and incurable condition. As permanently reversing it would be akin to curing it, this is not possible; however, it is more than possible to manage and treat the condition through a natural treatment path.

How common is slight scoliosis?

About one in every two people is thought to have mild scoliosis, which is painless, does not worsen and does not need treatment. However, severe scoliosis is a painful and debilitating condition that tends to worsen with age. About three children out of every 1000 have scoliosis that needs medical treatment.

What is scoliosis and how is it treated?

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine (backbone). There is a natural, forward-and-backward curve to the spine. With scoliosis, the spine rotates and develops a side-to-side curve. Curves may be as mild as 10 degrees, or as severe as 100 degrees or more. Most cases of scoliosis are mild and don’t need treatment.

How fast does scoliosis progress after diagnosis?

A 2003 study found that 36\% of adolescents with scoliosis had progressed by more than 10° after 22 years. Damon was diagnosed in 10th grade. After X-rays and visits to specialists no treatment was prescribed because his scoliosis wasn’t “bad enough”.

How often should a child with Mild scoliosis see a doctor?

Children who have mild scoliosis may need checkups every four to six months to see if there have been changes in the curvature of their spines. While there are guidelines for mild, moderate and severe curves, the decision to begin treatment is always made on an individual basis. Factors to be considered include: Sex.

Do scoliosis curves get worse with age?

But more recent studies on scoliosis have proven that scoliosis curves can and often do progress drastically and in a shorter period of time, especially as you get older. A 2003 study found that 36\% of adolescents with scoliosis had progressed by more than 10° after 22 years.