SCOLIOSIS
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine; it is a spinal
disorder, not a disease. It is characterized by a sideward
curve that can produce a raided drop-affect to shoulders or
hips, a prominent shoulder blade, one hip somewhat higher
than the other. It may also manifest as an exaggerated curve
along the length of the spine. It is more pronounced and not
to be confused with “poor posture”. What causes
scoliosis? Scoliosis may run in some families, indicating
hereditary factors. A variety of nerve and muscle disorders
can produce scoliosis, as well as diseases like polio or an
injury in childhood that causes vertebrae to develop abnormally.
Scoliosis is found in more women than men.
What a chiropractor can do? Visual and manual inspection of
the back is simple tests conducted during a checkup. The chiropractic
with intensive training and knowledge of the spine and nerves
is eminently qualified to check for and treat scoliosis. The
chiropractor may take mechanical adjustments to prevent further
malformation or alleviate some of the debilitating aspects
of scoliosis. Your treatment may include regular visits to
stabilize or improve your curvature. Your chiropractor may
treat your scoliosis by adjustments, intersegmental traction,
deep tissue mobilization and other treatment options.
