Vertebral Column and Normally Scoliosis Essay Example
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
All spines have curves. Some curvature in the neck, upper trunk and lower trunk is normal. Humans need these spinal curves to help the upper body maintain proper balance and alignment over the pelvis. However, when there are abnormal side-to-side (lateral) curves in the spinal column, we refer to this as scoliosis.
Scoliosis occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Scoliosis is sort of a medical mystery — no one knows for sure what causes the most common form of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis. Someone with scoliosis may have a back that curves from side to side like an "S" or a "C." Sometimes scoliosis will be easily noticeable. Although small curves generally do not cause problems, if the curve gets severe it can be visible and cause discomfort, severe scoliosis can be disabling. An especially severe spinal curve can reduce the amount of space within the chest, making it difficult for the lungs to function properly. A curved spine can cause someone's body to tilt to the left or right. People with scoliosis mostly have one shoulder blade that's higher than the other or an uneven waist with a tendency to lean to one side. If a curve gets really severe, it can even affect a person's breathing and heart function and can lead to damage in the joints of the spine and pain in adulthood.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study sought to evaluate the awareness of scoliosis among men and women.
The researchers also sought the answers to the following questions:
1. What is scoliosis?
2. What are the types of scoliosis?
3. What are the symptoms of scoliosis?
4. What are the causes or reasons in acquiring scoliosis?
5. What are the risk factors on developing the common signs of scoliosis?
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
All spines have curves. Some curvature in the neck, upper trunk and lower trunk is normal. Humans need these spinal curves to help the upper body maintain proper balance and alignment over the pelvis. However, when there are abnormal side-to-side (lateral) curves in the spinal column, we refer to this as scoliosis.
Scoliosis occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Scoliosis is sort of a medical mystery — no one knows for sure what causes the most common form of scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis. Someone with scoliosis may have a back that curves from side to side like an "S" or a "C." Sometimes scoliosis will be easily noticeable. Although small curves generally do not cause problems, if the curve gets severe it can be visible and cause discomfort, severe scoliosis can be disabling. An especially severe spinal curve can reduce the amount of space within the chest, making it difficult for the lungs to function properly. A curved spine can cause someone's body to tilt to the left or right. People with scoliosis mostly have one shoulder blade that's higher than the other or an uneven waist with a tendency to lean to one side. If a curve gets really severe, it can even affect a person's breathing and heart function and can lead to damage in the joints of the spine and pain in adulthood.
B. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study sought to evaluate the awareness of scoliosis among men and women.
The researchers also sought the answers to the following questions:
1. What is scoliosis?
2. What are the types of scoliosis?
3. What are the symptoms of scoliosis?
4. What are the causes or reasons in acquiring scoliosis?
5. What are the risk factors on developing the common signs of scoliosis?