Curvature of the spine. When seen on an X-Ray, it's a S or C shape. Scoliosis does not stop you from living a normal life. Pain could be involved, but not normally. About 2% of the population has it, and more in females. Idiopathic is the prevalent cause. Nurses screen you during school before or during 5th grade when you begin puberty. Severity of scoliosis vary by degrees. Over 40 is when you should need surgery, or not. Listen to your orthopedist. Often, you don't feel pain at all. Exercises to strengthen your backbone could help with progression of scoliosis. Also, scoliosis isn't caused by bad posture or mattresses.
by Jenothing January 19, 2008
a very unpleasant condition involving a curvature of the spine. for the information of the fucker who wrote the above definition, it DOES affect your life, and has caused me plenty of discomfort and pain, not least when i get asked if i'm pregnant every six months since i was 12! and standing in underwear being poked by a strange man. and wearing a back brace (ESSENTIALLY A PLASTIC CORSET) for two years.
so yes, those are the results of a severe scoliosis such as i have. and the operation wouldn't be too pleasant either. a deflated lung, a bone graft and a metal pole up your spine don't sound fun to me!
so yes, those are the results of a severe scoliosis such as i have. and the operation wouldn't be too pleasant either. a deflated lung, a bone graft and a metal pole up your spine don't sound fun to me!
by strawberie21 December 12, 2008
scoliosis is when your spine curves into a certain degree.so, you will have to wear a brace(this hard thing--kinda like armour.)to prevent your spine from curving to a really bad point where you will need surgery. this usually happens to girls around 12 years old.it is a very uncomfortable feeling,very awkward, ecspecially when changing in the locker rooms. everyone stares at you saying \"what the hell are you wearing\" and they are feeling sorry for you at the same time.they give you looks like they're fuken shocked. its like your different. i have had scoliosis and i know the awkward feeling.i used to wear my brace to school becuase if i didnt,my spine would curve even more. however, i gained my confidence when i found out someone else had it too! she told me this trick to avoid people staring at you awkwardly. so what you do is tell people to punch you in the stomach hard.lol because then their hands will hurt. thats when you can explain to them that you have scoliosis. its not a big deal because once you tell other girls, they can't tell anyone becuase they feel very sorry for you and everyone (in ur P.E. class...) already knows. if you have scoliosis,you can use this trick
girl1: hey, punch me in the stomach hard
girl2: ok(punches girl1 in stomach) woah you stomach is hard
girl1: lol that cuz i have scoliosis
girl2: ok(punches girl1 in stomach) woah you stomach is hard
girl1: lol that cuz i have scoliosis
by confident77 December 7, 2009
Yes it is a curvature of the spine. Not just a curvature but also a rotation. Imagine stretching out a slinky and then coiling it tighter. What happens? It curls around itself. In aggressive cases it can be lethal as the curling effect means that your heart, lungs, and liver are targets from the pressure of the twisting spine. It doesn't hurt at first but as the case worsens it can be quite painful. However, back braces make for amusing punching bags or a great Tarzan impression. And yes, the PE dressing room is a bitch. Some view the braces (depending on what kind you have) as a cage or a corset with poor AC. Destroying said braces is quite cathartic. Was diagnosed and treated with braces at age nine and operated on at age 15. And again at 17 when the rods were causing severe inflammation.
Sarah: So you got scoliosis? How many Victor Hugo references have you gotten today?
Rachel: Four Victor Hugo and one Mr Hyde. The next person to call me Quasimodo is getting a fork in the eye....
Sarah: Oh come Igor, don't be such a sour puss.
Rachel: Fuckwit.
Rachel: Four Victor Hugo and one Mr Hyde. The next person to call me Quasimodo is getting a fork in the eye....
Sarah: Oh come Igor, don't be such a sour puss.
Rachel: Fuckwit.
by Litbum1010 July 28, 2010
when your spine is curved in a shape of a "s" or a "c".
it is usually passed down in the family.and it does cause alot of pain.but if you do back excersises it helps reduce the pain.if you are still growing and the doctors notice it soon enough they will put you in a back brace,which is uncomfortable.
girls are known more commonly to have it.
if your spine curves are close to 45 degrees,they will suggest surgery.
it is usually passed down in the family.and it does cause alot of pain.but if you do back excersises it helps reduce the pain.if you are still growing and the doctors notice it soon enough they will put you in a back brace,which is uncomfortable.
girls are known more commonly to have it.
if your spine curves are close to 45 degrees,they will suggest surgery.
I have scoliosis.I have had it for over 3 years.when I got told I had it I cried.and when I got realeased from my back brace for good I cried.
it hurts alot,and I took alot of alieve.
it hurts alot,and I took alot of alieve.
by sarahAshleigh July 27, 2009
1) A condition of lateral curvature of the spine, which may have just one curve or primary and secondary compensatory curves and be fixed with a brace. unless you dont wear the brace and your spine will be curved to 50 degrees or more and you will need surgery or it will hurt.
2) the thing that common teenager girls have
3) scoliosis is the thing that causes awkwardness in the PE locker room. however, you can just say punch me in the stomach hard to scare people
4)a resource you can use to ask questions about scoliosis is girl21star@gmail.com it helped me alot cuz know i can change my brace in the locker room...with less awkwardness...but yea pretty awkward
2) the thing that common teenager girls have
3) scoliosis is the thing that causes awkwardness in the PE locker room. however, you can just say punch me in the stomach hard to scare people
4)a resource you can use to ask questions about scoliosis is girl21star@gmail.com it helped me alot cuz know i can change my brace in the locker room...with less awkwardness...but yea pretty awkward
its awkward and uncomfortable. yet, you can get your spine straighten. lucky for me i found a girl with scoliosis too. so its not really a big deal
by girl21star January 15, 2010
when the spine is very curvy and all the other spines are jealous. OK all jokes aside, A mild curve is less than 20 degrees. A moderate curve is between 25 degrees and 40 degrees. A severe curve is more than 50 degrees. i had a 73. and you might need a halo if you have over 80 degree. (metal piece that is screwed into your skull and makes you sit up right.) i myself have scoliosis and i have growing rods. when i go to the hospital i always see kids with halos and it makes me so thankful i only had a 73 degree curve. even though it is still very severe.
person 1: hey did you hear that Rayna cant participate in p.e this week?
person 2: what why?
person 1: she claims she has scoliosis and her back hurts.
person 2: what why?
person 1: she claims she has scoliosis and her back hurts.
by tons_of_crack December 9, 2019