Scoliosis is more often seen in girls.
It is thought that scoliosis is the result of a hereditary problem or
an adaptation to some type of trauma, such as the birth process, or an
injury, such as falling off a bicycle. It usually starts with problems
in the lower back
Because spinal bones continue to grow well into the early 20s, if left
uncorrected, scoliosis often worsens.
Regular chiropractic examinations can reveal small problems before they
become serious.
If detected early enough, chiropractic doctors have had excellent success
with scoliosis cases
Unfortunately, the most common treatment approach has been to wait and
see how bad it gets, resorting to unsightly braces, or eventually surgery,
if it progresses too far.
The chiropractic approach is to use specific spinal adjustments, often
combined with
corrective exercises. If detected early enough, chiropractic doctors
have had excellent success with scoliosis cases.
Early detection and chiropractic correction is important for optimum
results. Do you know someone who could benefit from a chiropractic examination?
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a sideways curving of the spine that often gets started
in childhood, when the bones of the spine are still growing. In many
cases, the exact cause of scoliosis is unknown.
Scoliosis is detected by uneven shoulder heights, a loss of structural
balance, or a change in posture.
Scoliosis is usually detected from a low shoulder, revealing a sideways
curvature of the spine.
THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE
Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and
connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body. All of the joints
in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal
function is necessary for overall good health. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic
for more information about a care program that may include specific spinal
adjustments, exercise recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative
methods of care based on your health history, age, current
condition and lifestyle.