Scoliosis

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

Although scoliosis is most often diagnosed during adolescence, scoliosis can also develop later in life. Once skeletal maturity is reached, scoliosis changes in terms of progression and pain. A focus of scoliosis treatment for older adults is fall prevention. Adult scoliosis can involve individuals who have had scoliosis since adolescence, or those who develop it … Read more

Diagnosing scoliosis early means while it’s still mild, and while there are no treatment guarantees, early detection and intervention are associated with treatment success. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis; it’s diagnosed between the ages of 10 and reaching young adulthood. This age group is also the most prone to rapid … Read more

A body’s balance and stability is based on many factors, including its symmetry and alignment. Given the importance of the pelvis in facilitating healthy movement patterns and supporting upper body weight, a disruption in its position can have a number of effects. Pelvic obliquity causes the pelvis to become unnaturally tilted, causing one hip to … Read more

Nature favors symmetry, so a disruption to the body’s overall symmetry, including leg length, may be problematic. It’s important to note that a difference in leg length can be anatomical, or it can be due to a misalignment elsewhere in the body. Leg length discrepancy (LLD), also known as anisomelia and unequal leg length, is … Read more