Many people wonder how to align your back without a chiropractor. It seems appealing because you could save time, money, and the inconvenience of having to leave your house. However, while it might be tempting to try to self-correct your spinal misalignment at home, it is never recommended to do so without the help of a medical professional. While this article...
There are many risk factors associated with scoliosis, but they vary widely from patient to patient. Characteristics of the condition that impact the types of risk factors present include the patient’s age, curvature type, curvature size, and the location of the curvature along the spine. When it comes to the type of risk factors to expect with scoliosis, that...
If you have noticed a slight curve in the spine, this could indicate that scoliosis is present. Most likely, the curve has caused some postural changes, and this is what you’ve noticed. If scoliosis is the cause of these postural changes, this is the time to seek out further testing so a diagnosis can be reached and treatment can be started. People can have...
Chiropractic is a form of integrative medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating misalignments of the joints and spinal column. Within chiropractic, there are a number of adjustment techniques that can effectively treat a number of joint and spine issues, such as scoliosis. To better understand the role that chiropractic treatment plays in preserving the...
X-rays have been around since the late 1800s and remain one of the leading diagnostic technologies used worldwide. X-rays are noninvasive, accessible, inexpensive, and reliable. When it comes to a structural deformity like scoliosis, the first big challenge is getting an early diagnosis so treatment can be started; a mild scoliosis X-ray can tell us if a patient has...
How do you get scoliosis? This is a question frequently asked by individuals who have received a recent scoliosis diagnosis. It is one of many questions that may flood through their mind after their diagnosis. Is it genetic? Was it something I did? Was there something I could have done to prevent it? How do you treat it? What’s next? Scoliosis is a complex and...
There are many variables that can affect the cost of scoliosis surgery, such as location, surgeon, condition severity, whether or not there are complications, and length of stay in the hospital. Not only is the surgery costly, it’s invasive in nature, and many patients experience subsequent complications or are disappointed with the results. Part of...
When it comes to how chiropractic helps patients, most people think of headaches, neck pain, and back pain. While chiropractors certainly treat these ailments, there are many other substantial benefits to receiving chiropractic care. Research has shown that chiropractic not only helps with pain management, but also has a variety of other health benefits. Keep...
As a treatment approach for scoliosis, chiropractic can be beneficial for patients with or without symptoms. When misalignments in the joints and spinal column are addressed, it not only impacts the specific area of the misalignment, but can also lessen related issues and complications. As a complex spinal deformity, the effects of the condition can be felt in areas...
Scoliosis surgery is a major surgery, and is a decision that should not be taken lightly nor made without first considering all options. Before moving forward with the surgery, one must consider and thoroughly examine all potential scoliosis surgery side effects in comparison with the potential benefits one may gain from having a major spine operation. This...
Neck problems are more prevalent in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis than they are in the general population. When it comes to treating scoliosis-related neck pain, we must identify the cause and take a two-pronged approach. First, we want to determine just how much of a loss of motion there is; next, we want to address the structural issues affecting the...
When we see scoliosis in children, we take their treatment very seriously. While treating children with scoliosis is where we can make the biggest impact in terms of long-term improvement, it’s also the age group at the highest risk of rapid progression. When we think of scoliosis, we most often think of children developing the condition in their adolescent...