Can scoliosis cause neck and shoulder pain?
Scoliosis, as an abnormal sideways spinal curvature, can develop anywhere along the spine from the neck to the lower back. As scoliosis is known to cause spinal rigidity, if there is a loss of motion in the cervical spine, this can disrupt head positioning and cause related neck pain.
At what point does scoliosis require surgery?
Most experts would recommend surgery only when the spinal curve is greater than 40 degrees and there are signs of progression. This surgery can be done using an anterior approach (through the front) or a posterior approach (through the back) depending on the particular case.
Can scoliosis cause hip and leg pain?
In addition to back pain and pain that radiates into the legs and feet, hip pain is also a common scoliosis-related complaint. This can develop due to the pelvic tilt that can happen as the abnormal spinal curvature distorts the position of the pelvis, causing one hip to sit higher than the other.
Should I go to the doctor if I think I have scoliosis?
See a Doctor When Adult Scoliosis Causes Pain and Gradual Deformity. If you have back, leg or nerve pain, balance problems, notice a change in the symmetry of your shoulders, or experience progressive height loss, you should see a doctor.
Can scoliosis affect your arms?
As the spine and brain work in tandem to form the body’s central nervous system, scoliosis can lead to a lot of pain and discomfort, although far more common in adults. This can take the form of chronic pain in the back, neck, and can radiate into the shoulders, arms, hips, legs, and feet.
Which hip is higher in scoliosis?
The hips are part of the pelvis. Uneven hips are also referred to as ‘lateral pelvic tilt’, and when this happens, one hip can sit higher than the other and/or one hip appears more rounded than the other. Uneven hips are one of the telltale signs of scoliosis.
How can I test myself for scoliosis?
Have the individual being tested stand with their arms extended with their palms together as they bend at the waist. At this time look for signs of asymmetry by observing the position from the front and the back. Does anything look uneven, such as hips or parts of the ribcage sitting higher than the other side?