What is thoracolumbar scoliosis convex?
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What is thoracolumbar scoliosis convex?
A lumbar curve typically involves a left convex scoliosis in the lumbar spine that affects an average of 5 vertebrae. Thoracolumbar scoliosis is curvature that includes vertebrae in both the lower thoracic and upper lumbar portion of the spine.
How is thoracolumbar scoliosis treated?
Conservative treatment The majority of cases of adult scoliosis can be managed non-operatively through regular observation by a doctor, over-the-counter pain medications, and core-strengthening exercises to strengthen your abdomen and back and to improve flexibility.
What is the convex side of scoliosis?
The convex side of the curve is the outer angle; the concave side is the inner angle. The apex of the curve is the most deviated, or off-center, vertebra. If you consider the curve like a mountain, the apex is the peak. There may be more than one apex if you have multiple curves.
What causes thoracolumbar scoliosis?
While we don’t know what causes the vast majority of scoliosis cases, experts have found causes to the following forms of the condition: neuromuscular scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, degenerative scoliosis, and traumatic scoliosis.
How do you sleep with thoracolumbar scoliosis?
If you have scoliosis, consider the following tips:
- Don’t sleep on your stomach.
- Sleep on your back and/or side.
- Use a medium firm mattress.
- Sleep with pillows, even if you wear a brace.
- Take care of your brace (if applicable).
What does a convex curve look like?
Concave means “hollowed out or rounded inward” and is easily remembered because these surfaces “cave” in. The opposite is convex meaning “curved or rounded outward.” Both words have been around for centuries but are often mixed up. Advice in mirror may be closer than it appears.
What is the best sleeping position for scoliosis?
Because scoliosis curves the spine, Vivian says the condition can lead to more space between your spine and the bed. She suggests sleeping on the side where you have more of a curve in your lower back, which creates a space between your stomach and your mattress.
What activities should be avoided with scoliosis?
What exercises should be avoided with scoliosis?
- Swimming for hours.
- Playing football.
- Torso extensions (such as in backbends, gymnastics, high jumps, ballet, and certain yoga positions)
- Horse riding.
- Playing on trampolines.
- Carrying heavy objects.
- Squats and lunges.
- Twisting exercises.
