Scoliosis: Early Signs in Children and Exercise

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Scoliosis: Early Signs in Children and Exercise

Short answer: Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine, usually noticed between ages 10 and 15 when growth speeds up. A doctor diagnoses it with an X-ray; depending on the degree, observation, curve-specific exercise, bracing or rarely surgery is planned. Exercise is most effective when started while growth continues.

Signs you can spot at home

  • Uneven shoulder or hip levels
  • One shoulder blade more prominent
  • Clothes hanging unevenly
  • A hump on one side of the back when bending forward

When to see a doctor

As soon as you notice any of these; an orthopaedic or physical medicine doctor measures the degree, which guides treatment.

What exercise provides

  1. Curve-specific three-dimensional corrective exercises (Schroth-based)
  2. Breathing and posture education
  3. Slowing progression and protecting function

Scoliosis programme in Beylikdüzü

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