Spinal Arthritis
Around 20% of people with scoliosis suffer from spinal arthritis. This makes the joints and discs connect your lumbar vertebrae wear down with age and causes many symptoms mentioned above. However, it is hard to notice this sign without medical attention. In most cases, your doctor has to diagnose the condition on X-rays. The risk of developing spinal arthritis is higher in those people with a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, or poor diets that are low in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Some cases would be treated with surgical methods that straighten and fuse the spine. [9]
