How Chiropractic Can Help with Scoliosis
At Shields Chiropractic, we treat patients of all ages from newborn babies to seniors. There are many conditions that are specific to a particular age group, and scoliosis is a condition commonly seen in children and teenagers. If your child suffers from scoliosis, chiropractic may be able to help. Here’s how.
WHAT IS SCOLIOSIS?
Scoliosis affects nearly 3% of the population (over 7 million people) and is a sideways curvature of the spine. It can lead to a lesser quality of life and prevent those who have it from doing the activities they love due to pain, diminished self-esteem, and reduced respiratory function.
Scoliosis cases mostly occur during the growth spurt that comes just before puberty and can cause potential deformities. Other causes of scoliosis can include cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, but doctors don’t know what causes scoliosis, though it may involve hereditary traits. There is no cure for scoliosis, but there are methods that provide relief and improve a person’s quality of life.
HOW SHIELDS CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP WITH SCOLIOSIS
Chiropractic care is an effective treatment method for many conditions, including scoliosis. It can help relieve and manage pain and discomfort caused by scoliosis. Chiropractic adjustments are safe, effective, non-invasive, and gentle and can provide relief without the use of commonly prescribed medications to manage pain.
At Shields Chiropractic, our chiropractors use targeted and effective chiropractic adjustments to help treat scoliosis. These adjustments reduce joint restrictions and misalignments in the spine and other joints to improve function to both the affected joints and the nervous system as a whole, which also helps reduce inflammation. By improving the function of the nervous system and spinal health and increasing joint mobility, the body is better able to manage the symptoms caused by scoliosis.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE BENEFITS FOR SCOLIOSIS PATIENTS
Chiropractic care has numerous benefits including the following for scoliosis patients:
- Decreased inflammation
- Improved flexibility
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Better range of motion
- Increased activity levels
To see if chiropractic care can help your child’s scoliosis, click here to contact your local Saginaw, MI chiropractor. Our experienced staff and chiropractors will welcome you into our practice and are here to help you and all members of your family find true health and wellness.