The right-sided form of scoliosis, in which the apex of the curvature of the spinal column is directed to the right side of the trunk, occurs more often than the left-sided. In most cases, there is a right-sided scoliosis of the thoracic spine, less often - cervical and lumbar spine. It is believed that the higher the arc of curvature, the harder the pathology.
Causes of development of right-sided scoliosis
This form of scoliosis can be both congenital and develop due to various disorders and diseases:
- connective tissue damage;
- neuromuscular pathology;
- tumors of the spine and spinal cord;
- injuries of the spinal column;
- endocrine diseases;
- disorders of the muscular framework associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Also, the curvature of the spine can form due to asymmetrical right-sided physical exertion, sedentary work with an incorrect position at the table, unilateral weight-bearing, etc.
Symptoms of right-sided scoliosis:
- violation of posture ;
- asymmetry of the trunk;
- fast fatiguability;
- back pain;
- headache;
- numbness of limbs, etc.
Consequences and complications of right-sided scoliosis
As a result of right-sided scoliosis due to compression, the functioning of the internal organs located on the left may be impaired:
- left lung;
- a heart;
- pancreas;
- the left kidney;
- spleen.
Thus, the digestive, urogenital, respiratory and cardiac systems of the body may suffer, of which the possible symptoms are often:
- frequent urination;
- stool disorders;
- stagnation in the stomach, pelvic organs, kidneys.
Important for women, the consequences of this disease include the difficulty in conception of the child and his bearing.
Treatment of right-sided scoliosis
The main measures for the conservative treatment of scoliosis, which are well suited for 1 and 2 stages of the disease, are:
- physiotherapy;
- massage;
- manual therapy;
- physiotherapeutic procedures;
- wearing a special corset ;
- use of medicines.
Massage with right-sided scoliosis is aimed at strengthening the muscular corset, normalizing their tone, correcting the spinal column, improving blood supply and lymph flow. In connection with the peculiarities of deformation, massage is performed in a special position of the patient. For example, with right-sided scoliosis of the thoracic area, the patient should lie on his stomach, the right arm is laid behind his back, and the head rotates in the opposite direction.
Treatment of scoliosis of 3, 4 degrees is more often recommended with surgical intervention.