Pain in the leg
If the curvature of the spine in the area of the thoracic spine is pronounced in scoliosis, pain is often experienced. The reason for this is the bony structure of the ribcage. Since the vertebral bodies of the thoracic spine are connected to the ribs, shifts in the spinal column can lead to severe chest pain and thoracic spine pain.
This pain is often respiratory, as the entire thorax is moved by breathing in and out. In many cases, the pain in BWS is intensified by the muscles in the area of the spine. These muscles are often severely strained in scoliosis and thus hardened and tense.
Added to this are the so-called intercostal nerves. These are nerves that come from the spinal cord in the area of the spinal cord in BWS and run forward along the ribs. The displacement of the spinal column and thus of the thorax causes these nerves to be irritated. This can lead to severe pain and is also known as intercostal neuralgia. Depending on the severity of the pain, massages, physiotherapy and painkillers can help to alleviate the symptoms.
Pain in the chest
In the context of scoliosis, chest pain can also occur. It is important to distinguish whether the pain originates in the chest or radiates into the chest area. Unfortunately, it is often not so easy for those affected to locate the source of the pain.
Therefore, if anything is unclear, a physician should be consulted for safety reasons in order to rule out possible serious problems. Often the pain in the chest is radiating pain, which is caused by the curvature of the thoracic spine due to scoliosis. At the same time, the so-called intercostal nerves are trapped here, which run from the spinal cord along the ribs around the chest.
This can cause severe pain depending on movement and breathing. However, if the form of scoliosis is very pronounced with a severe curvature, the pain can also originate directly from the chest. The reason for this is the pressure exerted on the organs in the thorax by the displacement of the spinal column. As a result, the heart and lungs in particular are compressed and can no longer work properly. This leads to severe pain and should be treated by a doctor as soon as possible.
