3 Ways to manage Scoliosis.

Scoliosis is any sideways curvature of the spine.  There are many reasons that people can get a scoliosis, some are genetic and cant be changed, some are generated by lifestyle. Scoliosis tends to develop in late childhood. About one in every two people is thought to have mild scoliosis, which over the course of time develop degeneration of the spine, and various pain syndromes.

1. Chiropractic treatment –  managing the scoliosis with your chiropractor, is be simple and easy, and can prevent you from having complications in the long term.

2. Yoga or a stretching routine – Stretching can help mobilise joints that are under constant pressure from your scoliosis and relieve some of your pain

3. Regular exercise and movements that are different to what you usually do – Healthy movement for your body is like good nutrition for your insides. The key is variation in what you do, mix it up! Run, walk, swim, play a team sport, just do something other than sit around all day! it will all help.
Scoliosis can be mild, moderate or severe. The symptoms and signs of scoliosis can include:

• One shoulder tilted down towards a raised hip, as if you are is leaning sideways
• Prominent ribs
• A protruding shoulder blade
• Tilted waist
• The curve is more pronounced when you bend forward.