WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS?

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature in the line formed by the vertebrae along the spine, which instead of being straight has an S or C shape. It is usually detected more frequently in girls and between 8 and 18 years old although it can occur at any age.

• In 70% of cases, the cause is unknown
• In 10% it is congenital, from birth
• In 20% it appears as an effect of neuromuscular problems (bad postures)

Parents may notice a higher shoulder or hip and the clothing does not fit well. There may be back or leg pains and difficulty in having a correct posture that is overlooked as simple “growing pains”.

HOW CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP WITH SCOLIOSIS:

There are numerous investigations that have shown chiropractic has excellent results in the control, reduction, and correction of scoliosis in people of all ages, from children to adults. It has helped countless patients recover their health, their posture, and their self-esteem. The degrees of deviation and age are determining factors to stabilize or help correct scoliosis. It is preferable to start treatment as soon as possible to prevent or delay the deviation process.

By making very precise adjustments to the area of ​​the spine that is affected by scoliosis, the chiropractor removes the pressure on the nerves and muscles. The goal is to re-stabilize the movement and correct the position of the spine and relieve back pain associated with scoliosis.

At Vitality Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center it is our job to diagnose each patient’s scoliosis effectively. After a diagnosis is made, we will formulate the proper treatment plan with various therapies and adjustments to give our patients the safest and most effective treatment plan per their case. It is critical that additional home exercise and other therapies are performed after the reduction of scoliosis has been made to stabilize and maintain the correction.  Vitality Family Chiropractic is a family-oriented practice with extra training to service different groups: auto injury, pediatric, prenatal, adult, geriatric, sports injury. Our mission is to enable health and well-being by serving the whole patient structurally, nutritionally, and energetically.