Left-sided scoliosis

Left-sided scoliosis is a deformation of the spine, in which the curvature convex toward the left. Depending on which department is affected, a left-sided scoliosis of the lumbar, cervical, thoracic spine is distinguished.

The causes and consequences of left-sided scoliosis

Scoliotic curvature of this form in most cases develops due to the following factors:

• constant wearing of weights in the right hand or bags with a belt on the right shoulder;
• habit of sleeping on the right side;
• incorrect posture in case of prolonged sitting, at which the left cuff feeding is observed forward;
• professional sports with muscle tension of the right half of the body;
• received injuries of the spine.

Also, the causes of the development of curvature can be various diseases:

• osteochondrosis ;
• hernias and protrusions of intervertebral discs;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• endocrine disorders;
• polio;
• tumors of the spinal cord, etc.

As a result of this curvature of the spine, in addition to visible changes (hypertrophy of the muscles on the right side, asymmetry of the shoulders, shoulder blades, etc.), patients may be disturbed:

• headache;
• fast fatiguability;
• back pain;
• numbness of limbs, etc.

Progression of left-sided scoliosis causes the risk of adverse effects on organs located on the right side of the body:

• right lung;
• right kidney;
• liver;
• intestines;
• the gallbladder.

Also, there may be diseases of the pelvic organs.

Treatment of left-sided scoliosis

In the early stages of treatment of the disease is carried out conservative methods:

• massage;
• manual therapy;
• therapeutic gymnastics ;
• physiotherapeutic procedures;
• wearing a corset;
• use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs.

Exercise therapy for left-sided scoliosis is the most important and very effective component of treatment, requiring patient conscious approach, discipline. It is very important to give daily the exercises prescribed by the doctor on an individual basis, the required amount of time. Basically, these exercises are aimed at strengthening the muscles supporting the spine, as well as eliminating the one-sided deviation of the spinal column from the normal axis.

With severe degrees of scoliosis, unfortunately, to obtain an effective result, one can not do without surgical intervention. During the operation, the curvature is corrected by installing special fixatives.