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Occupational Therapy for Scoliosis

Scoliosis causes the spine to curve to one side. The curvature can be in any part of the spine, but the most commonly affected regions are the upper spine and lower back.

Signs and Symptoms of Scoliosis

A visible curve in your back
Shoulders, a waist, or hips that look uneven
One shoulder blade that looks bigger
Ribs that stick out farther on one side of your body than the other

In addition to visible symptoms, scoliosis may lead to:

Low back pain
Back stiffness
Pain and numbness in your legs (from pinched nerves)
Fatigue due to muscle strain

Causes

Below are some of the possible causes of scoliosis:

Neuromuscular conditions
Congenital scoliosis
Specific genes
Leg length
Syndromic scoliosis
Osteoporosis
Other causes: Poor posture, carrying backpacks or satchels, connective tissue disorders, and some injuries can cause spinal curvature.

The occupational therapist will assess all daily activities, including the need for manual labor and all posture while at the table. During all manual work or even table work, the Therapist will assess the proper posture to complete the task. Occupational therapists will advise the scoliosis patient to change jobs or even change the hours of the work

schedule so that the patient can always cope with it. Therapists may even demand that manual labor be eliminated.

At Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy, we can get you set up with the right therapist for you. Call today to schedule a consultation!

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Sources: https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/causes-scoliosis https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/190940#causes

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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