Scoliosis of the Lumbar Spine

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Definition:
Abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column along the lumbar spine. Depending on the etiology, there may be one curve, or primary and secondary compensatory curves; scoliosis may be "fixed" as a result of muscle and/or bone deformity or "mobile" as a result of unequal muscle contraction.
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Symptoms
  • Low back pain
  • Fatigue
  • Increased pain after standing or sitting prolonged period of time
  • Hips can appear tilted
  • Numbness in lower extremity
Causes
  • Degeneration
  • Congential
  • Arthritis
  • Idiopathic
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Bracing
  • Possible surgical intervention

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