Scoliosis AWARENESS
IDENTIFICATION
Most cases are mild with a few symptoms, therefore, it can be difficult to identify Scoliosis in younger kids. Identification of Scoliosis is very important as some children may develop spine deformities that get more severe as they grow. Severe Scoliosis can be painful and disabling.
Scoliosis Symptoms in Adults
Often, back pain is the first sign of scoliosis in adults. As the spine curves, it can put pressure on nearby nerves and cause symptoms like weakness and numbness. Some other symptoms in adults include:
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Uneven shoulders and/or hips.
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Bump in lower back
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Numbness, weakness, or pain in the legs
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Trouble Walking
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Trouble Standing up straight
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Tired Feeling
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Shortness of breath
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loss of height
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Feeling full quickly while you eat. This is because your spine is putting pressure on your belly.
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Done spurs- bony bumps in the joints of the spine from bone and joint damage.
Scoliosis Symptoms in Kids
Every child with Scoliosis is different. Some don't have any symptoms. Others have very obvious ones, Like:
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Their shoulders are two different heights.
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Their head doesn't look centered with the rest of their body.
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One hip is higher than the other or sticks out.
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Their ribs are pushed out.
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When the child stands straight, their arms don't hang down straight next to their body.
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When they bend forward, the two sides of their back are different heights.
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