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Scoliosis is tragic.

It causes both physical pain and emotional suffering.  This sideways bending of the spine shows up as abnormal posture and then, finally, deformity.  If allowed to advance, it can interfere with the lungs, heart and many other vital organs.

There is hope!

Early detection can improve the likelihood of correction in KIDS/GROWING SPINES.

Early detection in ADULT scoliosis can improve overall health, appearance, progression, and pain.

Scoliosis affects boys, but not as frequently as girls, between the ages of 8 and 18.  In adults, age 60 and up, scoliosis equally affects men and women.

Clothing that doesn’t fit correctly can be an early sign of scoliosis in kids or a degeneration of the spine in adults.

Any type of sideways curvature is abnormal.  From the back, the spine should appear straight.  When scoliosis is present, there are usually two curves:  a primary curve in one direction and a compensatory curve in the opposite direction.

Early detection is critical.  Sever cases can involve surgery.  The procedure attaches steel rods to the spine to force it to straighten.

Care at the Spine & Scoliosis Clinic has helped many people avoid the unhappy effects of scoliosis progression and/or pain.  The procedure is simple:

First, a thorough examination helps detect scoliosis in its early stage for kids and adults.  Then, corrective action can begin at once.  The course of care is individualized but can consist of the following but not limited to bracing, scoliosis specific exercises, and chiropractic biophysics care.

The best time for scoliosis or spine exam is now.  As with the case of many health problems, early detection can improve the likelihood of correction or better outcomes. 

 

For more info on socliosis related exercises, please click below:

SEAS (Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scoliosis describes a lateral curve of the spine, including some vertebral rotation. Although most curves are small, some can be progressive and lead to spinal and postural deformities and sometimes pain in later life.

There are genetic risk factors for scoliosis, but there are no confirmed cause of scoliosis development. Poor posture, carrying backpacks, and choice of mattress have not been shown to cause nor influence scoliosis.

Scoliosis often develops rapidly in pre-adolescence or adolescence. The condition is usually painless, so there may be no symptoms to indicate a developing scoliosis. Pre-teens and teens often favor loose clothing which may conceal visual indications of a scoliosis.

Girls should be first checked around 10-12 years old. Boys should be first checked around 11-13 years old. Earlier detection and intervention has been shown to lead to better long term outcomes for the patient.

Ideally a scoliometer should be used to measure the Angle of Trunk Rotation (ATR). A trained Health Professional can administer a scoliosis screening, looking for clinical indication of scoliosis in the patient’s posture. If signs are detected, further investigation including X-Ray imaging may be recommended to confirm their findings.

There is no known way to prevent a scoliosis from developing. The best known ways to prevent a scoliosis from worsening are early detection and prompt treatment.

Complementary treatment may play an important role though in addressing the ongoing health needs of a patient with scoliosis, however there are limitations. These approaches may give pain relief, improve movement and help general posture and strength. These treatments should be encouraged if they help an individual patient deal with specific pain, posture or mobility issues.

Standard physical therapy and exercises such as swimming or yoga do not help prevent, correct, nor stop the progression of scoliosis. However, there are special exercise and rehabilitation programs which have been designed to address the scoliosis curve and these have shown to be very effective in certain cases. When specialized scoliosis rehabilitation and exercise programs have been used in conjunction with bracing it has improved the results of hard bracing.

Learn more about the role of exercise and rehabilitation in scoliosis treatment: What is SEAS?

No. However, it is imperative to have children checked regularly if a parent or family member has scoliosis.

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