| Scoliosis is a very complicated and often misunderstood complication of the spine. It is often painful for the individual, can lead to many life-threatening conditions involving the heart, lungs, etc and can often be a source of embarrassment due to abnormal head, shoulder and hip positions.
There are two major categories of scoliosis with different types classified within:
Childhood: usually known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. There are many different theories but no one knows for certain why these occur.
Adult: adult onset (de novo) degenerative scoliosis. Can be related to undiscovered childhood scoliosis or may result from other congenital (due to birth) anomalies or acquired spinal problems.
As a rule of thumb, the earlier something is detected, the easier it is to treat with better results and less time spent suffering. Unfortunately most cases are caught by accident and only the really severe cases tend to be found. The tests performed in school are not reliable and you can't always tell just by "looking at someone". The only way to truly determine whether a child has scoliosis is by looking at their posture and taking x-rays. From there, a skilled Chiropractic Biophysics® Chiropractor can determine whether someone has a true scoliosis, how severe it is, and offer the best plan for treatment.
Unfortunately there are only two options provided to most patients in the medical system:
1. wait and see.
2. surgery.
Chiropractic Biophysics® is the most researched type of chiropractic care available and is the only technique that focuses on the many different structural issues surrounding scoliosis. It is often possible to reduce a curve significantly and change the person's outward appearance and posture. It is exciting to be able to offer people of ANY age a choice in treating this condition naturally with results.
Please contact me to discuss your options for better health...naturally!
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