Scoliosis Signs & Symptoms

SIGNS OF SCOLIOSIS Without an x-ray of the spine, there are several common physical symptoms that may indicate scoliosis. One of the most common tests for detecting scoliosis is called the Adam's Forward Bend Test, in which the individual bends from the waist as if touching the toes. When scoliosis occurs, the spine can curve in one of three ways: Levoscoliosis Dextroscoliosis The spine curves to the side as a single curve to the left (shaped like the letter C) The spine curves to the side as a single curve to the right (shaped like a backwards letter C) The spine has two curves (shaped like the letter S) Physical Symptoms that indicate Scoliosis Shoulder is higher than the other Rib cage appears higher than the other Hip appears higher or - or more prominent than the other Leg may appear shorter than the other Body tilts to one side Waist appears uneven Sources: http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/scoliosis-symptoms http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_braces_used_scoliosis_000068_9.htm#ixz2MsWar2gR http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/scoliosis-what-you-need-know http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00641 http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/scoliosis-surgery http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/scoliosis-surgery http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/scoliosis/scoliosis-surgery-potential-risks-and-postoperative-care RAEScoliosis (Intervention Stay Ahead of the Curve" ay ScolScore INFOGRAPHIC DESIGNED BY NationalPositions Profitable Internet Marketing