Scoliosis Treatment in Mumbai
Scoliosis is a type of deformity of spine where the backbone is curved to one side forming a ‘S’ or ‘C’ shaped curve. The angle of the curve can vary from slight to moderate to severe ranging from 10% to 50% curve. Mostly it is seen in children during the growth spurts period which is during the 9 to 15 years age and it is more prevalent in girls rather than boys. Scoliosis developed in younger age can continue in adulthood and hence a regular check with a spine specialist is necessary. A lot of cases do not need to undergo any surgery as the abnormal curvature corrects itself with age. Braces and Physiotherapy can aid in correcting scoliosis. In some severe cases, people with scoliosis suffer from chronic pain, respiratory issues and decreased mobility; and might need to undergo a Spinal Fusion surgery. Scoliosis can also affect older people due to the wear and tear of spine. The lower back is most susceptible area amongst older people for scoliosis.
Spine and Sports clinic offers scoliosis treatment in Mumbai using multiple non-surgical treatment methods. Dr. Bhavin Shial, the most reputed spine specialist in Mumbai, believes in providing patients with an in-depth analysis of their condition and advising them with treatment is best suitable for their condition. In most of his cases, he has treated his patients having scoliosis with non-surgical treatment. While in some cases, scoliosis may be an irreversible condition, prevention from worsening has been done by him for many patients by using Braces, Physiotherapy and surgery if need be. To get scoliosis treatment in Mumbai you can absolutely rely to visit Spine and Sports Clinic, where our expert spine specialist, Dr Bhavin Shial and his team of internationally certified physiotherapists would use advanced techniques and latest equipment to give quick and best results
What are the causes of Scoliosis?
The cause of scoliosis is unknown in 80% of the cases and called idiopathic scoliosis. The balance 20% where the cause of scoliosis is known is categorized as Functional, Congenital and Degenerative.
- Functional Scoliosis: In this case the abnormal curve of the spine is caused by functional issues like one leg being shorter than other, carrying heavy objects or muscle spasms in spine.
- Congenital Scoliosis: In this case there is a problem at the period when the spine bones are formed wherein either the bones of spine fail to form properly or fail to separate. This type of scoliosis develops in people with disorders due to birth defects, cerebral palsy and other genetic issues present at birth.
- Degenerative Scoliosis: Degenerative scoliosis is a type that occurs in adults. The normal ligaments and soft tissues supporting spine weakens due to the wear and tear of the spine resulting into abnormal curving of the spine. The other causes for degenerative scoliosis can also be osteoporosis, vertebral fractures and disc degeneration.
What are the signs and symptoms of Scoliosis?
Scoliosis has obvious signs and symptoms as most of them are visual. In some cases, patients may feel, back pain but not a severe one
Some of the signs and symptoms of Scoliosis are:
- Uneven shoulder where one shoulder is higher than other
- Uneven waist
- One shoulder blade more prominent than other
- One hip would be higher than another hip
- Twisted or Rotated Spine
- Difficulty in breathing because of reduced space in the chest for the lungs to expand
- Uneven length of leg
How to diagnose Scoliosis treatment?
Since the signs and symptoms of scoliosis is visual, in most cases a physical examination is enough for diagnose. The scoliosis treatment doctor would first record the patient’s entire medical history. In physical examination the doctor will ask the patient to bend forward from the waist, with the arms at the side, to see if there is any abnormality in the rib cage. The doctor checks the spine curvature, symmetry levels of the shoulder and the waist. He would question the patient if there is any difficulty in breathing or walking.
At our scoliosis treatment center, Dr Bhavin Shial our scoliosis specialist in Mumbai advises patients to undergo X-rays and MRI if needed to help further understand the correct course of treatment and see the progress of the treatment.
What are the prevention tips for Scoliosis?
Since the cause of scoliosis in unknown in 80% of the cases, it is not possible to know the prevention measure. Progression of scoliosis can be slowed down by braces and corrective surgery. In case of degenerative scoliosis and functional scoliosis the following tips can be help for prevention:
- Proper Posture: It is necessary to maintain a proper posture throughout the day whether you are sitting, standing or sleeping. Slouching, poor posture weakens the core muscles and increases the pressure on the back leading to more wear and tear of the spine, which ultimately results into spine curvature.
- Even distribution of weights: While carrying heavy weights, distribute your weights evenly between both hands and shoulder. Do not carry bags with strap placed over only on one shoulder. Try to keep a balance between both sides of the both by distributing equal amount of weights on each side.
How to differentiate Scoliosis from other symptoms of spine-related pain?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of spine and hence visual characteristics which differentiate it from other spinal problems. A scoliosis patient might not suffer from severe back pain, but they may face respiratory difficulty because of reduced space in chest. Scoliosis is also more common in growing age of children between 9 to 15 years old.
Get Best Scoliosis Treatment in Mumbai
An early detection is very important in treatment of Scoliosis. While for some cases, scoliosis is irreversible, but control measures can be taken to prevent it from getting worse or cause damage to other parts of the body. Dr Bhavin Shial, renowned spine specialist in Mumbai strives to treat his patients with personal attention and professional care. At Dr Bhavin Shial’s Spine and Sports Clinic patients are offered with best-in-class treatment options and state-of-the-art technology to ensure accurate diagnosis, detection, and speedy treatment. We believe in providing complete transparency and absolute clarity to our patients about their condition and the treatment offered.
For the best scoliosis treatment in Mumbai, it’s important to reach out to a highly experienced team of spine specialist and physiotherapist. At Spine and Sports Clinic, the best spine doctor in Mumbai, Dr. Bhavin Shial, along with his team of physiotherapists and rehab consultants collaborates to help patients with scoliosis treatment which is appropriate to their condition based on the severity, age and other health factors. The first route of treatment used by Dr Bhavin Shial is non-surgical like Braces and advanced Physiotherapy. A progress chart is maintained to monitor the condition. Surgery as treatment route is advised only if necessary.
Step into our clinic to consult Dr Bhavin Shial and clear all your doubts about Scoliosis treatment in Mumbai.
FAQs for Scoliosis
The cure for scoliosis varies from case-to-case basis depending upon the severity of curve and the probability of it getting worse. At Spine and Sport Clinic we believe that surgery as an option should be the last resort for treating pain caused by spinal disorders. In case of Functional scoliosis, we treat the condition by treating the abnormality. Like if the problem is due to different leg length, then a small wedge can be placed in the shoe to balance the body and prevent the spine from curving. For congenital scoliosis we suggest bracing, physiotherapy or wait and watch route, but keep a close eye on the progress. In extreme cases surgery is opted. In case of degenerative scoliosis, a minimally invasive spine surgery may be opted for if the non-surgical procedures don’t show positive results within a stipulated period of time.
Scoliosis amongst children starts getting more visible at the age of 8 to 10 years and it worsens thereon. Some of the early signs are:
- Uneven shoulder where one shoulder is higher than other
- Uneven waist
- One shoulder blade more prominent than other
- One hip would be higher than another hip
- Uneven length of leg
- Heads appears not to be in center of the shoulder
Scoliosis affects the entire bones and joints of the body including spine, pelvis and ribs. It can also affect the brain and central nervous system of human body which in turn has affect on hormonal growth and digestive function. Scoliosis can also impact heart and lungs as the curvature of the spine can reduce the space in the chest.
Scoliosis patients need to take care to follow preventive measures to slow down or stop the progression of the condition. In such scenario, see that the patient does not use mobile phone very frequently causes bending of the neck. Competitive and high impact sports should also be avoided as it can cause further injury. Scoliosis patients should avoid sleeping on stomach as it makes the thoracic spine further flat and the turning of the neck in this position further twists the spine. Activities involving repeated backward bending like gymnastics or dance moves should be totally avoided as it can accelerate the progression of the curvature of spine for scoliosis patients.
Scoliosis amongst young adolescents can worsen with age if preventive or corrective measures are not taken in time. Scoliosis with severe curve like 50 degrees can worsen and curve further year on year. Hence it is advisable to approach a spine specialist at the earliest.