As you get older, your bones undergo degenerative changes that are part of the natural aging process. When joints deteriorate, arthritis can develop and the spinal column can shift sideways. Other conditions that might cause degeneration include: Arthritis fromdegenerative discsandfacet joint syndrome,...
As people get older, changes in the thoracic spine can cause these curves to develop. Common signs include back pain, a stiff spine, and breathing difficulties. It’s important to keep an eye on and manage this condition to prevent bigger problems later. The American Academy of Orthopedic ...
As people with adult scoliosis get older, they can develop a problem called “joint slipping” in the spine, known as spondylosis. This issue mainly affects the facet joints, which are the small joints found between the vertebrae. It is more common in those who have not treated their conditi...
What causes scoliosis in older adults? What happens if kyphosis is left untreated? Does torticollis cause scoliosis? Is kyphosis the same as scoliosis? What causes scoliosis to flare up? Is mild scoliosis curable? Is curvature of the spine the same as scoliosis? How is severe scoliosis treated...
Infantile scoliosis is not as simple to detect as scoliosis in older children and occurs in toddlers and infants under the age of three. Sometimes, a spinal curvature in children of this age group will improve. Once an infant can sit up, though, a curve can be more easily discern...
Well, Hello again. I’m not one for celebrating half birthdays but today marks 6 months post-op. Today is a significant day for me as I look back on everything that has happened during these past months and all that I have accomplished since then. Before Christmas, I had my Nutcracker...
Degenerative: Unlike the other forms of scoliosis that are found in children andteens, degenerative scoliosis occurs in older adults. It is caused by changes in the spine due toarthritisknown as spondylosis. Weakening of the normal ligaments and other soft tissues of the spine combined with abnorm...
Degenerative Scoliosis:This form of Scoliosis is most common in older adults. Degenerative scoliosis develops due to changes in the spine’s structure as we age and degeneration and arthritis occur. Conditions like disc degeneration or osteoporosis play a role in this diagnosis. ...
Teenagers who get scoliosis typically don't feel any pain. If your teen has severe back pain or numbness, a doctor needs to rule out other causes of the pain. Adults age 40 or older who have untreated scoliosis may start to feel pain as the disks in their back break down. Scoliosis Di...
Degenerative: Unlike the other forms of scoliosis that are found in children and teens, degenerative scoliosis occurs in older adults. It is caused by changes in the spine due to arthritis known as spondylosis. Weakening of the normal ligaments and other soft tissues of the spine combined with ...