What is Scheuermann’s Disease? – Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

The spine is the most delicate part of the human body and it absorbs shock and stress in daily life. The backbone or spine is a central support structure that helps in maintaining the overall posture of the body. But when there is over-exertion or unbearable stress, this may cause pain in the back, limited physical activity, and curvature in the spines. In this article, we will be discussing one of the disorders of the spine that is Scheuermann’s disease in detail. We will see at the end of the article what the Ayurvedic correlation is between Scheuermann’s disease as well as treatment of Scheuermann’s disease. So, be with me till the end.

INTRODUCTION

Scheuermann’s disease is a skeletal disorder in which there is abnormal or we can say excessive curvature of the spine. It is also known as juvenile discogenic disease or juvenile Kyphosis. The curvature in this disease is measured in degrees and there is 45 degrees or more curvature seen in Scheuermann’s disease. The thoracic spine is commonly involved in this disease but sometimes the thoracic as well as lumbar region is also involved. The exact cause of Scheuermann’s disease is unknown, but genetic inheritance is mostly seen in the patients. Chronic back pain, neurological disorders, etc are some of the complications of Scheuermann’s disease.

Braces for back and physical therapy like physiotherapy, exercises, etc are also effective for managing Scheuermann’s disease. The genetic problem, abnormal bone growth, mineral deposition in the body (in the irregular pattern), bone ossification, etc are causes of Scheuermann’s disease. Stiffness in the body, poor posture, kyphosis (increased), redness over the skin, muscle cramps in the body, pain in the back (increased during physical activity), difficulty in balancing, etc is some of the symptoms of Scheuermann’s disease.  X-ray spine, MRI, CT scan, etc are some of the main diagnostic tests for confirmation of Scheuermann’s disease. Corticosteroids, analgesics, braces for the back, physical therapy, spinal fusion surgery, etc are the main line of treatment. Ayurvedic herbal formulations are very advantageous in resolving the disease from the root cause and aid in a healthy life.

Scheuermann's Disease

Incidence

  • Male are more prone to the disease
  • 12-17 years of age are more prone to the disease

The Ayurvedic Aspect of Disease

According to Ayurveda, Scheuermann’s disease is correlated by Vata predominance in the body. Due to excessive vata dosha in the body, there is pain in the back (upper sometimes lower), stiffness in the body, kyphosis (thoracic), difficulty in balancing, etc. Ayurveda helps in the pacification of vitiated dosha and helps in the pacification of the doshas. Ayurveda pursues the patient’s therapeutics and also helps in refining the health of the patient with ancient methods and helps in upgrading the quality of life of the patients.

Symptoms of Scheuermann’s Disease

The Symptoms of Scheuermann’s disease are listed below

  • Tiredness in the body
  • Stiffness in the body
  • Poor posture
  • Kyphosis (increased)
  • Redness over the skin
  • Muscles cramps in the body
  • Pain in the back (increased during physical activity)
  • Difficulty in balancing

Causes of Scheuermann’s disease

The causes of Scheuermann’s disease are listed below

  • Genetic problem
  • Abnormal bone growth
  • Mineral deposition in the body (in the irregular pattern)
  • Bone ossification 

Types of Scheuermann’s disease

  1. Type-1 Scheuermann’s disease: – Involvement of the thoracic spine
  2. Type-2 Scheuermann’s disease: – Involvement of thoracic spine as well as the lumbar spine

Diagnosis of Scheuermann’s Disease

The diagnosis of Scheuermann’s disease is listed below

  • Medical history
  • Physical examination
  • X-ray spine
  • MRI
  • CT scan

Treatment of Scheuermann’s disease

The treatment of Scheuermann’s disease is listed below:-

  • Corticosteroids
  • Analgesics
  • Brace for back
  • Physical therapy
  • Spinal fusion surgery

Ayurvedic treatment for Scheuermann’s disease

Ayurvedic herbal formulations are very advantageous in resolving the disease from the root cause and aid in a healthy life. Planet Ayurveda has been a worldwide established firm for 20 years and all the herbal formulations are manufactured under Ayurvedic board guidelines. This corporation provides Ayurvedic herbal formulations which are extracted from pure raw material.  The results of this herbal formulation are very optimistic since for 20 years, these Ayurvedic medicines are 100% natural and pure vegetarian, and free from chemicals and additives. Planet Ayurveda furnishes high-quality Ayurvedic formulations with lifestyle and dietary precautions. Planet Ayurveda provides the best Ayurvedic Medicine to Treat Imbalanced Tridosha. Ayurvedic medicines are advantageous in reducing the risk of recurrence of disease and cause no side effects of the treatment as it is pure plant-based extracts. Planet Ayurveda strictly follows the government guidelines for making its product the best.

The herbal remedies for Scheuermann’s disease by Planet Ayurveda are listed below

  • Bone support
  • Yograj Guggul
  • Boswellia Curcumin
  • Ashwagandha capsule
  • Moringa capsule
Herbal-Remedies for Scheuermann Disease
Herbal Supplements for Scheuermann's Disease?

Product Description

1. Boswellia Curcumin

Boswellia Curcumin is a formulation from Planet Ayurveda that consists of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa). Boswellia Curcumin acts as the best anti-inflammatory drug as it helps in reducing the inflammation of the body. Boswellia Curcumin has the best effects on osteoarthritis, Crohn’s disease and reduces brain edema and rheumatoid arthritis. Boswellia Curcumin helps in removing morning stiffness and also helps in reducing pain and swelling of the back.

Dosage: – 2 capsules twice daily, after a meal with plain water.

2. Ashwagandha Capsules

Ashwagandha Capsule is a single herbal preparation prepared by Planet Ayurveda that contains Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). Ashwagandha has antioxidant properties, therefore helping in reducing stress as well as anxiety and increasing physical and mental power. Ashwagandha capsule boosts immunity and pacifies nervous-related problems. Ashwagandha capsules maintain calmness in the brain and decrease swelling of the brain.

Dosages – 1 capsule twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Bone Support

Bone Support is a herbal formulation prepared from Planet Ayurveda which is a polyherbal capsule formulation that contains ingredients like Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera),Suhanjana Beej (Moringa oleifera), Praval pishti and Mukta.Bone Support is very effective in the pacification of vata dosha in the body and reduces pain in joints. It also helps in the fast recovery of bones after fracture and improves the effective working of joints.

Dosage – 1 capsule twice daily after a meal with plain water.

4. Yograj Guggul

Yograj Guggul is a classical formulation from Planet Ayurveda and this polyherbal tablet contains ingredients like Guggul (Commiphora Mukul), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Bibhitaki (Terminalia Billerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Pippali (piper longum), Gokhshur (Tribulus terrestris), etc. Yograj Guggul helps in joint pain and helps to ease the movement of joints. It helps in eliminating the toxins from the body. It helps in the pacification of vata dosha in the body.

Dosage: – 2 tablets twice a day with Lukewarm water.

5. Moringa Capsule

Moringa capsule is a single herbal capsule formulation that containsMoringa (Moringa oleifera). Moringa capsule is very advantageous in reducing inflammation in the body. In diabetes-related issues, Moringa capsules are very effective. It has antioxidant properties which help in protecting from damaging healthy cells in the body.

Dosage: – 1 capsule twice daily after a meal with plain water.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

Conclusion

In this article, we discussedScheuermann’s disease, and also the Ayurvedic Ttreatment of Scheuermann’s Disease. Ayurveda pursues the patient’s therapeutics and also helps in refining the health of the patient with ancient methods and abet in upgrading the quality of life of the patients. Hence, stated Ayurvedic medicines from Planet Ayurveda are very productive as they help in treating the disorder and are free from any preservatives and other chemical agents that hamper your health. All the herbal formulations are purely vegetarian and made up of 100% naturally transpire organic herbs.