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...
The spinal cord serves as the communication point of the body’s central nervous system by carrying signals from the brain to the peripheral nerves. When disc problems such as C5 C6 disc bulging occur in the cervical spine, it can create pressure on the nerve roots next to the spinal cord, which can lead to a variety of symptoms and health concerns. If you have...
Scoliosis-specific exercises and scoliosis bracing are the scientifically proven treatment methods for both adults and children. The scoliosis-specific exercise programs that scoliosis clinicians and researchers have come up with are designed to stabilize the spine, reduce the curvature size, and improve the cosmetic appearance of the patient. So, what are the...
The Scoliosis X-ray is the most common method of diagnosing and monitoring a patient’s scoliosis. Once any underlying pathology or conditions are ruled out, X-rays can tell us what we need to know about a patient’s condition. While many people still have concerns regarding side effects of frequent X-rays, those concerns are unfounded. How Should a Scoliosis...
The Relationship Between Scoliosis and Sciatic Pain Scoliosis is a spinal condition that leads to a curvature that can cause pinching and constriction along the vertebrae. Sciatic pain is a source of extreme discomfort and sensitivity along the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the lower lumbar spine, leading down near the heel of both legs. So, what is the...