SCHEUERMANN’S DISEASE
(ALSO KNOWN AS SCHEUERMANN’S JUVENILE KYPHOSIS, VERTEBRAL EPIPHYSITIS, JUVENILE DISC DISORDER)
It is recommended that you visit a skilled chiropractor at Steven Payne Chiropractor before starting any self-management techniques if you are exhibiting any symptoms. You can reach us at 0430 167 910 or by booking online.
WHAT IS SCHEUERMANN’S DISEASE?
It is a malformation in the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine caused by improper growth and alterations in the vertebra. It may be restricted to several thoracic vertebrae or the entire thoracic and lumbar spine.
It is not uncommon for healthy adolescents to have a rounded upper back, which is frequently referred to as a "humpback" in the middle region of their back.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SCHEUERMANN’S DISEASE?
You Typically Encounter:
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Faint, aching discomfort in the middle of the back that comes and goes and is worse while the person is active, but gets better when they rest
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Exhaustion and soreness in the middle of the back
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An observable disfigurement, an inadequate posture or a "hump" in the middle of the back area
WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF SCHEUERMANN'S DISEASE?
The development of the condition is related to a genetic component; however, no mechanism of inheritance has been determined to be associated with it.
Even though the cause is still unknown, there are a few theories that attempt to explain it:
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Trauma to the vertebral endplate
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Malnutrition refers to a condition that develops when the body is not receiving the proper nutrients in sufficient amounts.
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Poor bone density
WHO USUALLY EXPERIENCES MID BACK PAIN
CAUSED BY SCHEUERMANN’S DISEASE?
Research Has Shown:
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It is more common in persons aged 13-17 years old
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More males than females have Scheuermann’s Disease
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Scoliosis in the area of kyphosis (rounded area) occurs in roughly 20-40% of patients
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Localised alterations in the vertebra may be limited to several vertebral bodies or the entire thoracic or lumbar spine
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Around 75% of cases are in the thoracic spine, while about 25% of cases are in the thoracolumbar spine
IF I DO EXPERIENCE MID-BACK PAIN DUE TO SCHEUERMANN’S DISEASE,
WHAT CAN I DO?
Before developing a treatment plan, it is necessary to conduct a thorough evaluation to assess several key factors.
That is why it is essential to get recommendations from our expert Steven Payne Chiropractor.
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How severe the curvature of the spine is
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The level of flexibility in the region
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Whether or not the individual is expected to continue growing