Do I have a straight spine?!/scoliosis? (pics)?!
Question: Do I have a straight spine!?!/scoliosis!? (pics)!?
I honestly dont think my spine looks straight, I may think I have scoliosis!. But than again I can't see my back straight on!. So these are the best photos I could take!. Hopefully you all are able to tell!.
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Sorry for so many photos!. And I had to hunch over a bit so you can really see my spine, I don't hunch over when I sit lol dont worry!.
Thank you everyone!.
I just really dont want to have scoliosis cause my sister has it and has to wear a cast!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Sorry for so many photos!. And I had to hunch over a bit so you can really see my spine, I don't hunch over when I sit lol dont worry!.
Thank you everyone!.
I just really dont want to have scoliosis cause my sister has it and has to wear a cast!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
You wouldn't be able to tell from these pictures!. A trained medical person knows what and how to look at you and what specific signs they are looking for!.
If you think you have scoliosis, see your doctor!. The doctor will take your history to see if there is any family history of scoliosis, if you have had any pain, weakness, or other medical problems!.
The doctor will do a physical to looking at the curve of the spine from the sides, front, and back!. You'll need to undress and bend over and touch your toes!. The doctor is looking at body symmetry to see if the hips and shoulders are at the same heigh, is there a rib hump, visible rotation!. A diagnostic X-ray is used to measure how large of a curve is present!.
You don't list your age, but middle school screening programs are conducted to identify cases of scoliosis early!. This allows people to be treated with either observation or bracing and avoid the need for surgery in many cases!. What were your results!? Follow-up if any!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
If you think you have scoliosis, see your doctor!. The doctor will take your history to see if there is any family history of scoliosis, if you have had any pain, weakness, or other medical problems!.
The doctor will do a physical to looking at the curve of the spine from the sides, front, and back!. You'll need to undress and bend over and touch your toes!. The doctor is looking at body symmetry to see if the hips and shoulders are at the same heigh, is there a rib hump, visible rotation!. A diagnostic X-ray is used to measure how large of a curve is present!.
You don't list your age, but middle school screening programs are conducted to identify cases of scoliosis early!. This allows people to be treated with either observation or bracing and avoid the need for surgery in many cases!. What were your results!? Follow-up if any!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
An x-ray in the hands of a scoliosis specialist is the best way to determine if you have scoliosis!. But looking at the pics, and img397 seems to be the best of the group, I can't see any curve!. The reason I say that is because your spine protrudes enough to show that it looks pretty straight!. Given that, I don't think you have anything to worry about!.
Is your sister in a cast because a brace wouldn't work well enough!? I'm guessing that she hasn't had her spine fused yet!. It would be interesting to know how old she is and how many degrees her curve measures!. Also, what kind of curve does she have (single curve (C), double curve (S), or maybe even a triple curve)!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Is your sister in a cast because a brace wouldn't work well enough!? I'm guessing that she hasn't had her spine fused yet!. It would be interesting to know how old she is and how many degrees her curve measures!. Also, what kind of curve does she have (single curve (C), double curve (S), or maybe even a triple curve)!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Looks good to me!. I'd have to see you bend, feel it, and an MRI would seal the deal!. I have scoliosis!. When I play golf, I must correct for it!. The worst thing is, I'm in pain!. But!.!.!.I looked at your back 4 x's, looks good!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i don't see it!.but in the top of your spine you do have a bone that looks to be out there more than the rest!.i would go see a doctor if i were you just to make sure!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i deffinately DO NOT think you have scoliosis, so dont worry!. if you did you could see a crooked spot clearly without having to ask!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
dont think so, but if u wanna make sure, go to a doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com