Scoliosis of 1 degree is characterized by the angle of curvature of the spine to 10 degrees. Such scoliosis often goes unnoticed and untreated, so it easily goes into grade 2. It is important to start the prevention and treatment of scoliosis in time, while it is amenable to therapy.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from scoliosis. Most patients with a diagnosis of scoliosis are adolescents aged 12–16 years, since it is at this time that growth is observed bone tissue. In adult patients, progressive idiopathic and hereditary scoliosis usually occurs.

The number of patients with scoliosis of 1 degree is difficult to detect, since for a long time scoliosis at this stage can be unnoticed. Why? First, the child does not bother, there are almost no complaints. Secondly, only an experienced doctor can visually see scoliosis of 1 degree, attentive parents can be suspicious.

Signs of disease

Signs of scoliosis of 1 degree are:

• Slouch.
• A slight asymmetry may be observed at the site of curvature, for example, in case of thoracic scoliosis, asymmetry of the shoulder blades will be observed, one shoulder may be located above or below the other shoulder, and for the lumbar, asymmetry of the waist and pelvis. But these are barely noticeable changes.
• In young children, asymmetry of the skin folds on the legs is observed. It is also necessary to take into account the fact that scoliosis in children can be combined with hip dysplasia.

Symptoms of the disease

Symptoms of scoliosis 1 degree:

• Discomfort and soreness after long walks, after classes in physical education classes and other physical activities.
• Rapid fatigue and discomfort  when standing in one place.

In fact, the presence of such symptoms is not mandatory, more often, grade 1 scoliosis is asymptomatic and goes unnoticed.

Causes of disease

• Idiopathic scoliosis, or causeless, accounts for approximately 80% of all cases.
• Congenital scoliosis occurs due to improper intrauterine insertion of the spinal column.
• Acquired scoliosis occurs when the child is in an abnormal position at school at a desk, at a home desk. Also, the causes of acquired scoliosis can be other diseases, one way or another associated with the development of disorders in bone and muscle tissue. These are poliomyelitis, parathyroid parathyroid hormone dysfunction, rickets, spinal tuberculosis, Marfan syndrome, injuries and tumors of the spine, and more.

Diagnostics

• Examination by an orthopedic surgeon. If scoliosis is suspected, the doctor uses a scoliosis meter, a device that helps calculate the angle of curvature of the spine. Calculations and measurements are in the office, do not go anywhere. If the angle is within 5-7 degrees, the child is sent to the picture.
• X-rays are performed in two projections, in a straight line and a side, while standing and lying down. After receiving X-rays, the doctor measures the angle of curvature of the spine using Cobb or Ferguson techniques, determines the index of the stability of the spine and makes the final diagnosis.

Treatment of scoliosis 1 degree

• Elimination possible reasons  scoliosis. For example, control over the correct posture of a child or teenager, periodic unloading of the spine in a horizontal position.
• Physiotherapy. Ask your orthopedist for a booklet with a set of exercises suitable for your child’s activities. The fact is that children with 1 degree of scoliosis are not exempt from physical education lessons and are engaged, like all children. Therefore, it will be correct if you teach your child special exercises that he will then perform on his own. The main treatment method for scoliosis of 1 degree is exercise therapy.
• Check with the orthopedic doctor, which sport is best for your child, and which sports should be excluded for now. Sports that unevenly distribute the load on the body, such as tennis, bowling, and badminton, are not recommended. It is recommended to engage in swimming, martial arts, ballroom dancing, yoga.
• Massage. There are various massage techniques for various forms of scoliosis.
• Physiotherapy, which includes the following procedures: electromyostimulation, hydrotherapy, magnetic therapy, Charcot's douche, laser therapy, ultra-high-frequency therapy (UHF), electrophoresis and phonophoresis.

Is it possible to cure scoliosis of 1 degree?

Yes you can. But in the case of progressive scoliosis, this task is more complicated and requires patience, as well as the assistance of all family members.

Such scoliosis is characterized by the angle of curvature along the main arc from 10 to 25 degrees. For the treatment of the disease used corset method Chenot, physiotherapy  and physiotherapy.

The main treatment for scoliosis grade 4 is surgery. In children with 4 degrees of scoliosis conservative treatment  can reduce the deformity and reduce the degree of scoliosis, prepare for future surgery. In adults, conservative methods serve only as a tonic and pain-relieving syndrome.

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Improper posture and long work at the computer most common causes  appearance of scoliosis.

Today, scoliosis of 1 degree is considered the most common disease. After all, many of us spend quite a lot of time at the computer, and at the same time, without paying proper attention to our posture. Right-sided scoliosis is the disease that leads to serious consequences and complications due to late treatment. But not many of us know the causes of this disease and the first symptoms that indicate the initial stage of spinal curvature. Therefore, let's take a closer look at all the main aspects of this problem.

The causes of scoliosis 1 degree

Right-sided scoliosis is considered to be the most common. At the first stage of its development, no significant changes in the spinal column occur, but a certain muscular imbalance is observed. This condition is accompanied by slouching and the adoption of an unnatural body position.  But in the first degree, such changes are almost invisible, so it is important to recognize the disease at the origins of its occurrence, and for this it is necessary to know the causes that entail the deformation of the spine.

Treatment of grade 1 scoliosis always begins with finding out all the irritating factors that provoked such a disease. In medical practice, the causes of the disease by the nature of the appearance are divided into two groups:

• Congenital predisposition;
• Acquired disease.

In the first case, scoliosis of 1 degree may occur due to congenital abnormalities of the spine. They can be the result of birth trauma or a hereditary predisposition to the degenerative development of the spinal column. Most often in children there is a merging of adjacent vertebrae or anomalous development of spinal segments.

Acquired diseases that provoked the onset of scoliosis are much more diverse. These include:

• Wrong body position during work;
• Spinal injuries;
• Other diseases of the spinal column (osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernia  other). Pathological changes or displacement of the vertebrae are often accompanied by pain. Therefore, the person, trying to ease the pain, takes an unnatural posture, which eventually leads to scoliosis.
• Infectious diseases. A disease such as tuberculosis often provokes pathological deformities of the spinal column, which in turn, become irritating factors of scoliosis of 1 degree.

In any case, whatever the causes of the onset of scoliosis of 1 degree, the treatment should be timely. That is, at the first symptoms of discomfort during movement or pain sensations  back you need to see a doctor. Only the help of a specialist will help eliminate the disease and prevent the serious consequences of the disease.

Clinical manifestations of scoliosis 1 degree

Right-sided scoliosis of the first degree appears in the thoracic spine. Therefore, most often the first symptoms of the disease are slouching and shoulder asymmetry. It is difficult to recognize at home. Therefore, it is worth systematically visiting a doctor who, after careful examination, will be able to identify the first manifestations of changes in posture and spinal deformity. After all, it is much easier to treat the disease when the degenerative processes in the body begin.

You can notice scoliosis with the naked eye: the curvature of the spine is very noticeable.

There may also be a feeling of discomfort, which disappears in the absence of loads on the spinal column. Basically, such feelings arise when a person tries to straighten his back. In such cases, just want to take a constant position of the body, in which the shoulders are lowered. Also the most common occurrence is right-sided scoliosis. It is characterized by a curvature of the spine to the right side, in which a person tilts his torso to the side, trying to adopt the most comfortable position of the body.

In children, right-sided scoliosis at the first stage not only deforms the anatomically correct position of the spinal column, but also leads to growth retardation. With the further development of the disease may suffer even internal organsthat are on the left side

Cure scoliosis of 1 degree can be using conservative methods. The main thing is to diagnose this disease in time and prescribe the correct treatment.

Diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis 1 degree

If you notice in time, cure scoliosis can be quite quickly, without resorting to complex methods.

Right-sided scoliosis is considered a mild form of curvature of the spine, which does not require special and long-term treatment. But at the same time it is necessary to pay due attention to your spine in order to prevent its further development. Right-sided scoliosis can be cured using conservative methods. But in any case, treatment should begin with diagnosing the disease and finding out the cause of pathological changes in the spinal column.

Diagnosis of scoliosis consists in an external examination of the patient and x-ray imaging, which makes it possible to determine the position of the vertebrae and the angle of the spinal curvature. Such methods allow to treat the disease at the first manifestations of pathological changes.

Treatment includes the following methods:

• Massage.
• Physiotherapy;
• Physiotherapy.

Massage helps to improve blood circulation in the spine, improves all metabolic processes in the body and strengthens the muscular system of the person. This is very important for right-sided scoliosis at the first stage of development. After all, the first degree of the disease is characterized by a violation of muscle tone, and not spinal deformity.

Therapeutic gymnastics includes specially designed exercises that help to restore the patient's correct body position. It is worth noting that scoliosis is best treated using a complex approach  Exercise therapy. To do this, you must strictly adhere to all the recommendations of the doctor and properly perform the developed exercises. Despite the fact that the complex exercise therapy is assigned individually for each patient, there are basic exercises that will help eliminate the curvature and restore the correct position of the spine:

• Tilt the torso in different directions;
• Raise one hand while pushing the other back;
• With your hands clasped in the lock, sling your torso;
• Lying on the floor, arch the spine;
• Standing on all fours, pull one arm forward and the opposite leg back.

The most effective physiotherapeutic procedures: sports, therapeutic exercises  and massage.

Treatment by physiotherapeutic procedures is prescribed exclusively by the attending physician. This includes electrophoresis, magnetic therapy and ultrasound. But at the same time, scoliosis can be quickly and correctly treated only by performing the necessary set of treatment methods. After all, each of these methods is responsible for certain favorable results.

Also, doctors for the removal of large loads from the affected area of ​​the spine prescribe wearing a special corset. This allows you to fix the maximum possible and correct position of the spinal column, which over time will eliminate the deformity. But at the same time, any treatment should include proper nutrition  and replenishing the body with vitamins. For this, a special diet can be prescribed and the necessary ration for the patient is developed, which will allow you to adjust the metabolism.

Disease prevention

After a course of treatment, you need to remember about the possibility of recurrence of scoliosis. After all, once and for all eliminate scoliosis is impossible. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the prevention of the disease. To do this, suitable sports, walking in the fresh air, swimming and hardening. Parents need to choose the right diet for their child, which would be full of proteins and vitamins. Such methods will allow you to avoid not only pathological deformities of the spine, but also many other diseases in the body.