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The effects of scoliosis can be felt throughout the body. While not all patients will experience scoliosis pain, the more severe a condition is, the more likely it is to be painful, and as scoliosis is progressive, its effects can become more disruptive over time. Scoliosis can cause back and leg pain due to the … Read more
The effects of scoliosis can be felt throughout the body. While not all patients will experience scoliosis pain, the more severe a condition is, the more likely it is to be painful, and as scoliosis is progressive, its effects can become more disruptive over time. Scoliosis can cause back and leg pain due to the … Read more
To reach a scoliosis diagnosis, an X-ray is needed to determine the size of the curve and the presence of rotation. The results of this initial scoliosis X-ray will shape the customization of treatment plans, and measurements taken will be referred to throughout the course of treatment to gauge how the spine is responding. The … Read more
What’s more likely than a scoliosis misdiagnosis is diagnosing scoliosis late in its progressive line. Despite the potential benefits of early detection, it can be difficult to achieve, particularly in children. Once the signs of scoliosis become noticeable, they are quite unique and difficult to misdiagnose, but the goal is diagnosing scoliosis while still mild. … Read more
Childhood scoliosis affects children of all ages, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type. Adult scoliosis is diagnosed once skeletal maturity is reached. The value of regular scoliosis screening examinations cannot be underestimated, particularly when risk factors, such as family history are present. What parents need to know about childhood scoliosis is that … Read more
Scoliosis-related pain can involve the back muscles, spinal structures, and nerves, leading to radiating pain. Chest pain is most closely associated with thoracic scoliosis that develops in the middle/upper back. The best way to minimize the potential effects of scoliosis, including chest pain, is to manage the scoliosis with treatment. Scoliosis involves the development of … Read more
There is more than one way to treat scoliosis, and the right treatment plan can improve the spine’s long-term health and function. Scoliosis is a complex condition; there are many different types and severity levels, and while treatment results can never be guaranteed, scoliosis-specific chiropractic treatment can be integrated into a proactive treatment plan. It’s … Read more
Not all cases of scoliosis require surgery; many are responsive to nonsurgical treatment, and while there are never treatment guarantees, there is a direct link between early diagnosis, proactive treatment, and treatment success. A traditional scoliosis treatment approach tends to funnel patients towards surgical treatment because little is done to prevent progression; watching and waiting … Read more
Scoliosis progression is triggered by growth spurts, so adolescents are the most at risk for rapid advancement. The key to managing scoliosis effectively is working towards preventing progression, made easier with early detection. As a progressive condition triggered by growth, scoliosis is ongoing, but it can be highly treatable. With effective treatment, scoliosis progression may … Read more
Adult scoliosis can be pre-existing from adolescence, or develop in later adulthood with no prior history. Degenerative scoliosis is caused by age-related degeneration, and as the spine becomes increasingly unbalanced and unstable, the body is also affected, making it more vulnerable to injury. Degenerative scoliosis is an unnatural lateral spinal curve that’s caused by degenerative … Read more