Scoliosis

Posted on October 4th, 2006

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.

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 in chiropractic correction is important for optimal results. Do you know someone who could benefit from the chiropractic examination?

The symptoms associated with scoliosis are often dismissed as “growing pains,” which often delays appropriate care.

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.

Article is from Back Talk Systems, Inc. 2006

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