warning signs of scoliosis
A lack of alignment in the upper body may indicate that a child has scoliosis. If one hip and/or one shoulder looks higher than the other, or one shoulder blade seems to be more easily discernible than the other, scoliosis may be a factor. Advanced indicators of scoliosis can include back pain, a pronounced curve in the spine, or ribs that are noticeably more prominent on one side. Difficulty in breathing may occur, as your ribs press against one or both lungs.
How to treat scoliosis
In mild cases, physiotherapy may be enough. Our Orléans, ON and Ottawa, ON physiotherapists can additionally augment more aggressive treatment for moderate and severe cases.
Children with moderate and severe cases of scoliosis will often need more intervention than physiotherapy alone. Bracing is common for moderate scoliosis.
does physiotherapy help scoliosis?
Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, often occurs when children are just entering puberty, which is a stressful enough time without also having to deal with physical limitations. Although rarer forms are connected to neuromuscular origins, muscular dystrophy, or cerebral palsy, the cause is not always known. Physiotherapy can help with scoliosis through a range of treatments, including scoliosis-specific physiotherapy.
Our Orléans, ON and Ottawa, ON physiotherapist can help you retrain your body to function more effectively with your particular alignment issues. In addition, physiotherapy increases your range of motion, as well as builds strength in parts of your body that have been weakened through misalignment.
Physiotherapy is also useful for scoliosis patients who have muscles and joints which have stiffened over time. Through massage therapy, your physiotherapist will ease this tension, while redirecting movement.
It’s never too late to begin physiotherapy. Request an appointment at Expert Physio Plus in Orléans, ON and Ottawa, ON to begin your treatment.