What is 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.

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.

Chiropractic treatment can help scoliosis sufferers. managing the scoliosis with your chiropractor, is be simple and easy, and can prevent you from having complications in the long term. It will involve some adjusting of the spine, and some exercises and stretching that you can do at home.

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