Scoliosis Symptoms in Adults: What Can You Expect?

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Scoliosis becomes a compressive condition once skeletal maturity is reached. Compression refers to uneven pressure on the body due to asymmetrical weight-bearing or gravitational forces. When the spine bends and twists unnaturally, this pressure affects muscles, nerves, and overall body function. Compression is the primary cause of scoliosis pain, making pain the most common symptom in adults and the main reason they seek diagnosis and treatment.

Scoliosis pain can appear as muscle pain, back pain, extremity pain, or nerve compression. It can also cause postural imbalances, leading to noticeable body asymmetry. These changes often first appear in children and adolescents. In adults, postural shifts develop more gradually over time.

As scoliosis progresses, many adults develop a forward lean, favor one side, or experience uneven shoulders and hips. Balance, movement, endurance, and coordination may decline as misalignment worsens. The more severe the scoliosis, the greater the functional impairments.

Since scoliosis is progressive, it naturally worsens over time. Adolescents experience rapid progression due to growth spurts, sometimes leading to extreme curves over 150 degrees. In adults, scoliosis progresses more slowly due to spinal compression and gravitational forces but continues to worsen with age.

Between ages 20 and 50, adult scoliosis progresses at a slow rate. However, after 50, the rate of progression accelerates due to spinal wear and compression. Many describe this as a ""snowball effect,"" where gradual changes become more pronounced. By ages 50, 60, or 70, untreated scoliosis can significantly affect mobility, pain levels, and quality of life.

The most common type of adult scoliosis is idiopathic scoliosis, meaning it has no known cause. Some adults were diagnosed in adolescence, while others remained undiagnosed until symptoms appeared later in life. Another type, degenerative scoliosis, develops due to spinal degeneration. This typically appears around ages 50 to 55, progresses with age, and is more common in females.

Many adults are told scoliosis cannot be treated unless surgery is necessary. However, modern conservative treatments can help improve function, reduce pain, and prevent further progression. Instead of merely treating symptoms, these approaches focus on spinal alignment and overall health.

If you are an adult with scoliosis, seeking early treatment can improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent complications as you age.

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00:00 Scoliosis Symptoms in Adults: What Can You Expect?
00:41 Scoliosis Pain and Asymmetrical Body Presentation
02:01 How Bad Can Scoliosis Get?
03:50 Scoliosis in the Adult Form
04:33 Idiopathic Scoliosis
05:04 Adult Scoliosis Pain
05:59 Degenerative Scoliosis
07:32 Can You Treat Adult Scoliosis?

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