Degenerative Scoliosis Guide
Degenerative scoliosis is a condition in which the the facet joints and intervertebral discs degrade over time as a person ages due to a number of reasons. This results in a scoliosis effect where there is a side-to-side curvature of the spine itself over a slow period of time as the individual ages. Degenerative scoliosis is seen in adults as they progress through their adult years and is commonly suspected to be the result of lifestyle, diet, activity level, etc… In this post, we’ll be discussing all of these components of degenerative scoliosis and how we at Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants can help treat your degenerative scoliosis condition.
What is Degenerative Scoliosis?
As stated above, degenerative scoliosis is the result of wear and tear on the body’s spine from a number of different effects. It could be your favorite sport which you’ve played every other day for the past few decades. If you smoke, it could be the result of smoking for several years and your body’s spine has felt the effects of prolonged tobacco use. If you’ve been involved in a serious accident, and you’re now compensating with each step to avoid pain and discomfort; this could eventually cause degenerative scoliosis as you age due to the gait in your step. There are countless ways one could develop degenerative scoliosis, but we’re here to help you best avoid degenerative scoliosis and treat it successfully over time if you’re already experiencing degenerative scoliosis.
Wear & Tear
Wear and tear on any part of the body can prove to be harmful over the long term. This is especially true with the neck, back, and spine; as there are many sensitive nerves, tissues, discs, muscles, etc… within the neck, back, and spine region. Reducing the amount of wear and tear on your body by staying properly hydrated, sleeping well, consuming enough protein and healthy foods, avoiding drinking and smoking, and performing strength training exercises will help you be the healthiest you can be and possibly reduce the overall wear and tear on your body.
Symptoms of Degenerative Scoliosis
Below are some of the most common symptoms associated with degenerative scoliosis:
•Overall backache
•Low back pain
•Numbness, weakness, or pain in the legs
•Visible hump on the back
•Uneven shoulders or hips (one side higher than the other)
•Spinal curvature, shifting predominantly to one side
How Can We Help Your Degenerative Scoliosis?
Here are some of the ways we can best assist your degenerative scoliosis condition:
Physical Therapy for Degenerative Scoliosis
Physical therapy is a great starting treatment for any scoliosis condition, as it’s non-invasive, gentle on the body’s frame, and easy to incorporate into your morning, afternoon, and evening routine between visits. Our physical therapy center is entirely in-house, so when you visit Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants, you can do everything in one visit. Everything from the initial evaluation, to the exercise regimens, to the follow-ups ensuring progress is being made; all in-house.
Pain Management Therapy for Degenerative Scoliosis
Our in-house pain management center is integral to helping our patients manage their pain successfully and make great strides towards being pain-free and on their way to health and wellness once again. Pain management therapy for degenerative scoliosis can be a great stepping stone solution for you to better excel beyond your condition and focus on regaining strength, stability, and stamina without having pain set you back further.
Surgery for Degenerative Scoliosis
As a last resort option, we may recommend surgery to give you the best chance at making either a full recovery, or a nearly full recovery from your degenerative scoliosis condition. Surgery may be able to give you the foundation you need to reestablish your spine health back to what it was in your younger years. From there, you can then focus on rehabilitating your body to best be able to manage everyday activities and finally return back to a normal, pain-free life once again.
Choose Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants for Your Degenerative Scoliosis Treatment
If you’re experiencing symptoms of degenerative scoliosis and you would like to see one of our amazing medical providers here at our San Antonio office, you’ll want to fill out the contact form below and we’ll be sure to respond to your message as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you soon!