There are many theories about the cause of scoliosis and honestly, some are just outrageous. So today we are here to set the record straight on some of these myths.
Myth 1- carrying heavy back packs will cause scoliosis.
Many parents have been led to believe that their children’s scoliosis stems from carrying heavy backpacks. This is not true!
Don’t get us wrong here, it’s true that prolonged wearing of a heavy backpack isn’t good for posture or overall spine healthy but despite many discussions around this topic, there is no reputable, scientific evidence currently available to support this claim.
Myth 2- Bracing will completely cure the scoliosis
At the moment, surgery is the only mode of treatment for permanently treating scoliosis, and even then, it is recommended for big curves. Bracing is not intended to reverse spinal curvature through its employed to slow curve progression but has not been clinically proven to reverse or ‘cure’ the condition.
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Myth 3- Scoliosis will stop you from having children.
Having scoliosis should not stop you from having children. Scoliosis has no effect on conception and in most cases, women have no problems with pregnancy and labor. Talk to your gynecologist if you want any special considerations.
Myth 4 – You should not do any sports if you have scoliosis
scoliosis should not stop you from participating in sports. Unless strictly advised by your doctor, it is crucial that you keep fit and active to keep the back muscles strong. Get advice from your doctor on safe activities before you engage in a new sports activity.
Myth 5 – Scoliosis can be prevented
The truth is that the vast majority of scoliosis cases are “idiopathic c,” meaning the cause is not known so there is no point in you as a parent feeling guilty for not preventing scoliosis.
If you have any burning questions about scoliosis, talk with your doctor preferably a spine surgeon, or leave a comment below and we can talk more about scoliosis.
In conclusion, scoliosis is a very misunderstood and scary topic for the general public. This article was written to shade light on some of the common myths around scolisis.
