You'd think back pain would be the sign of scoliosis, but there are plenty more subtle, seemingly unrelated symptoms to watch out for, too. Most of them don't seem like a big deal, on paper. Some people with scoliosis have a mild case, and thus don't notice a curve or any resulting symptoms.
Since a curvature of your spine can impact the rest of your health by throwing your whole body out of alignment, paying attention to these potential signs is needed. If you are experiencing any of these following signs, it is time you see a scoliosis specialist in Singapore.
One of your shoulders is higher than the other
An easy way to spot scoliosis is by looking in the mirror, standing up straight, and checking to see if one of your shoulders appears to be higher than the other. The appearance of uneven shoulders is a common symptom of scoliosis. As a result, one shoulder blade appears more prominent than the other or one shoulder may be higher.
Your rib cage pops out more on one side
Along with uneven shoulders, you might notice that your rib cage pops out more on one side, causing an uneven look to your body. It is due to the abnormal curve of the spine. When scoliosis is present, the spinal curve shifts laterally, or to the side. It creates a change in the associated structures, such as the pelvis and the ribcage, giving the uneven appearance.
One of your legs seems shorter than the other
If your spine is curved, it may cinch up one side of your body, causing one leg to appear shorter than the other. You might notice that your pant legs always seem to be uneven, or that one hem trails on the floor, while the other doesn't. It is, again, maybe due to the shift in your spine, and the resulting unevenness in your body.
Your shirts are always wrinkled on one side
Of course, clothing wrinkles don't automatically mean scoliosis, but if you catch yourself constantly smoothing the back of your shirts, it could be a very subtle sign of scoliosis. For example, you'll see a lot of wrinkles on the low back on the right side, then some bunching up higher up on the back on the left side.
It could be due, in part, to the fact scoliosis may cause a hump in your back, where one side sticks out further than the other. If that hump is causing your shirt to rub on on your chair all day, but only on one side, you'll likely notice more wrinkles in that area.
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