Scoliosis - The Unnecessary Painfull Companion

In line with our corporate responsibility philosophy we have chosen to do our part. Ergo an endeavor to spread awareness on the often overlooked disorder - scoliosis.

Scoliosis is defined as:

A medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side and may also be rotated. On an x-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may look more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line. It is typically classified as either congenital, idiopathic or neuromuscular .

-Wikipedia (Scoliosis)

If caught early enough, especially before skeletal maturity, this unfortunate disorder can be cured almost altogether; if discovered late, one must endure severe pain and potential surgery, stressing the importance of early detection.

Symptoms can include:

• Diminishing lung capacity, putting pressure on the heart, and restricting physical activities. 
• Uneven musculature on one side of the spine.
• A rib "hump" (Pectus carinatum) and/or a prominent shoulder blade, caused by rotation of the ribcage in thoracic scoliosis.
• Uneven hip, rib cage, and shoulder levels.
• Asymmetric size or location of breast in females.
• Unequal distance between arms and body.
• Slow nerve action (in some cases).

To understand how you can benefit local scoliosis efforts within Western Canada contact scoliosis@3-ci.com today.