Scoliosis

Clinic

• Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine.
• The curve is usually "S"- or "C"-shaped over three dimensions.
• In some, the degree of curve is stable, while in others, it increases over time. Mild scoliosis does not typically cause problems, but more severe cases can affect breathing and movement. Pain is usually present in adults, and can worsen with age. As the condition progresses, it may impact a person's life and hence, can also be considered a disability.
• Scoliosis occurs in about 3% of people. It most commonly develops between the ages of ten and twenty.
• Females typically are more severely affected than males with a ratio of 4:1.

Causes

• The cause of most cases is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
• Risk factors include other affected family members. It can also occur due to another condition such as
  • Muscle spasms
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Tumors such as neurofibromatosis.

Remedies

Right Side	Sil	The curved spine is painful. May be shooting, aching or beating Agg from Motion/ Touch / Stooping / Rsing from a seat. A burning sensation in spine + Weakness is marked. A sore feeling on the right side
Left Side	Calc-p	Develop spinal curvatures due to a weak spine. Maybe Drawing nature in the back that worsens from motion. Pain between the shoulder blades Children (esp girls) who grow rapidly at puberty and are predisposed to softening of bones and curvatures of the spine.
Pain in Spine	Rhus-t	Pain in the dorsal spine is felt particularly on bending forward. Pain between the shoulder-blades which are also sensitive to touch. Pain in the small of the back is present that worsens from sitting or lying. Moving about helps relieve the pain. The back feel as if it is broken Scoliosis related to an injury.
Pain Relief in Curvature of Spine	Aesc	Constant pain is felt in the back Walking and stooping worsen the backache. Back also feels lame and weak. Walking is nearly impossible.
Weakness/ Tiredness of Spine	Phos	Weakness/ Tiredness of spine in cases of scoliosis. Pain in the small of the back is present with a sensation as if it is broken. Dull pressure is also felt in the whole spine along with a sensation of heat or burning.
Curvature of Upper Part of Spine	Puls	Pain in neck and between scapulae arise with the curvature. The pain between scapulae gets worse from inspiration. Curvature of the spine in children with open fontanelles.
Curvature of Dorsal Spine	Calc	Drawing pain between the shoulder blades Breathing can be impeded with pain. Stitches are felt between the scapulae. (Maybe)
Curvature of Lumbar Spine	Bell	The pain of drawing nature is felt in the spine. Sometimes shooting, stabbing pain may be felt in the back It may feel as if the back would break.
Due to Caries	Syph	Caries can be present in the cervical or dorsal spine with curvature. Pain is present in the curvature of the spine. The pain is most worse during the night.