Scoliosis Self-Test Method

Scoliosis self-examination methods include observing whether the shoulders are level, observing whether the shoulders are symmetrical, checking whether the waist line on both sides of the body is symmetrical, bending test, etc. 1. Observing whether the shoulders are level When standing, observe your shoulders from the front. If one shoulder is high and one shoulder is low, there may be scoliosis. Because scoliosis will lead to inconsistent height of the shoulders. 2. Observe whether the shoulder blades are symmetrical on both sides. Also in the standing position, see if the lower angles of the shoulder blades are on the same level. If there is a significant difference, it may indicate scoliosis. This is because scoliosis affects the position of the shoulder blades. 3. Check whether the waist line on both sides of the body is symmetrical. Look at the curve of the waist on both sides of the body through the mirror. If the curvature of one waist is obviously larger or smaller than the other side, be alert to the possibility of scoliosis. Scoliosis can cause different muscle tension on both sides of the body, resulting in asymmetrical waist line. 4. Bend your feet together, straighten your legs, and then slowly bend forward to observe whether your back is symmetrical from behind. If one side of your back is obviously raised and the other side is depressed, it is likely that there is scoliosis. This method can be more intuitive to find the asymmetry on both sides of the spine.