Scoliosis Correction
Routine Chiropractic Care
The American Chiropractic Association estimated that around six million Americans are diagnosed with scoliosis. Most are minor cases and are typically invisible to the untrained eye. As the degree of curvature increases, scoliosis can become more noticeable and can cause various health problems.
What Is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an irregular curvature of the spine. The spine is naturally meant to have three curves that creates an “S” shape from the side. A person with scoliosis has a lateral curve that is greater than 10 degrees, which typically causes an “S” or “C” figure from the front or the back view of the body. Many individuals suffering from this condition can have obvious uneven shoulders, waist, and/or hips. They may also have noticeable rib humps or protrusion of the lower back on the side with the curve.
Adult scoliosis is a protraction of adolescent scoliosis, which is typically detected during a person’s pre-teen or teenage years. Most adolescents with scoliosis are initially diagnosed with Idiopathic Adolescent Scoliosis. Some individuals can develop this condition during their adult life, but most of them have had this condition for much of their adolescent life.
Does Scoliosis Cause Health Problems?
Adolescent scoliosis, although commonly asymptomatic, can cause serious issues later in life if left uncorrected. With a child’s body growing rapidly as well as their neurological development changing at a young age, these spinal curvatures can alter the child’s quickly changing posture causing permanent damage which may alter overall balance and nerve function. Adult scoliosis can create issues with your balance, as well as reduce your height as the lateral spine curvature bends the body shape out of proportion. If left untreated, it can potentially lead to numerous health issues. Even minor cases in a young child may cause degenerative disc disease and spinal osteoarthritis when they get older. Degenerative changes can ultimately interfere with nerve functions to vital organs and muscles, which can cause a series of additional health problems.
How Does Chiropractic Help with Scoliosis Correction?
Many individuals with adult scoliosis are surprised when they find out that the use of chiropractic care can help reduce their pain significantly, prevent further spine degradation and improve their overall quality of life.
Specific chiropractic adjustments increase the range of motion in the spine. Additionally, adjustments are beneficial in eliminating the pressure on your nervous system and help straighten the abnormal sideways curvature of your spine. Different postural muscle exercises can also be helpful.
Children especially should be checked for scoliosis or treated by a pediatric chiropractor at a young age to ensure no pains or permanent postural issues in adulthood.
How to Find a Chiropractor to Fix Your Scoliosis Correction
Yes, a chiropractor can fix scoliosis, as we mentioned above. The first thing to look for in a chiropractor is to diagnosis your scoliosis that works effectively. Don’t be afraid to ask your doctors to ask several questions related to your treatment. The better you understand your problem and treatment plan, the better you will get the chance to substantially improving the quality of your life.
Always prepare a bunch of questions that you can ask your doctor before starting your treatment. Clear your every doubt, don’t hesitate to ask anything. If you are looking for a certified chiropractor in your area, do proper research based on your location. Finally, if you have any queries about our services, please let us know by call or email. We would be happy to help.
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