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What Causes Scoliosis?

my granddaughter has scoliosis, she came home from school today after carry heavy books ,she is in high school 14 years old about 100 lbs.5 foot tall. she says her back is hurting really bad . i had her put heat pad for 15 min. and ice 15 min .only helped a little.Also gave her aleve.
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Hello.

I can understand your concern. However, scoliosis can be caused by a number of reasons, most of which are hereditary conditions causing softening of bones or ligaments. There are conditions like tuberculosis of the spine which may cause kyphosis or hunchback.

However, your granddaughter's back pain seems to be mechanical more than any pathological condition. Rest, proper posture and support and back strengthening exercises should be able to take care of the pain.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr Geeta
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What Causes Scoliosis?

Hello. I can understand your concern. However, scoliosis can be caused by a number of reasons, most of which are hereditary conditions causing softening of bones or ligaments. There are conditions like tuberculosis of the spine which may cause kyphosis or hunchback. However, your granddaughter s back pain seems to be mechanical more than any pathological condition. Rest, proper posture and support and back strengthening exercises should be able to take care of the pain. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr Geeta