Scoliosis is a condition in which your spine starts to curve sideways. While surgery is an effective way to correct the curves that are 50 degrees and above, chiropractic care effectively prevents the curves from getting worse. At our chiropractic clinic in Fargo, North Dakota (ND), we will:
- Diagnose your condition
- Develop appropriate treatment options
- Treat scoliosis
- Restore wellness
- Recommend home exercise
Trust us to assist you or your loved one get back to shape at our Peak Spine + Wellness center.
$99 New Patient Special
Includes:
- Consultation
- Thorough Health History
- Chiropractic Exam
- Postural Analysis
- X-rays if indicated
- Report of Findings
How Our Scoliosis Care Plan Works
1. Corrective
This initial stage focuses on addressing specific spinal misalignments and dysfunctions. Through targeted adjustments and specialized techniques, the goal is to restore proper alignment and function to the spine. This phase often involves intensive care to correct existing issues and alleviate pain.
2. Stabilization
The stabilization stage aims to reinforce the changes made. This involves strengthening surrounding muscles, improving posture, and ensuring that the spine maintains its proper alignment over time. Patients typically engage in exercises and receive ongoing adjustments to support long-term stability.
3. Wellness
The final stage emphasizes maintaining optimal spinal health and overall well-being. Wellness care involves regular check-ups and adjustments to prevent future issues and support a healthy lifestyle. This proactive approach helps patients maintain their progress, enhance quality of life, and promote overall health and wellness.
What You May Not Have Known About Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of your backbone, which is, in most cases, diagnosed among school-going children and early adolescents. The normal curves of the backbone occur at the cervical and the sagittal plane in the lumbar region. The natural curves place your head over your pelvis and serve as shock absorbers that distribute mechanical stress when you move.
Medically, scoliosis is defined as a spinal curvature in the coronal plane. The curvature degree is measured on the coronal plane. Nonetheless, scoliosis is a complex, three-dimensional problem that involves up to three planes, namely:
- Coronal Plane
- Sagittal Plane
- Axial Plane
The coronal plane is the vertical plane running from the head to the foot and parallel to your shoulders. It divides your body into the front and back (anterior, posterior) sections. On the other hand, the sagittal plane divides your body into right and left halves, while the axial plane is parallel to the ground plane and 90 degrees to the sagittal and coronal planes.
Idiopathic scoliosis proves to be a medical myth, and why people get it still is a mystery. It is not caused by bad posture, carrying heavy backpacks, or playing certain sports. However, research has it that it could be running in the family. Therefore, you may have no control over whether you get it or not, as this lies in the genes.
Prevalence of Scoliosis
On average, this condition affects up to 9 million people across the US, translating to about 2 to 3 percent. The condition could develop between 10 to 15 years old during early childhood and occurs equally among both genders. Females have a higher chance of getting a progressing curve magnitude that requires treatment, up to 8 times than males.
Over 600,000 patients seek medical treatment, and up to 30,000 kids have fitted a brace each year. 38,000 people undertake spinal fusion surgery. A chiropractor at Peak Spine and Wellness will assess the condition and recommend a suitable treatment option that may include observation, bracing, or surgery. The following is what we evaluate before recommending suitable chiropractic care:
- Spinal maturity – is your spine still growing or changing?
- Curvature extent – The degree of the curvature and how it affects your lifestyle
- Curve location – Thoracic curves are more likely to progress than spinal region curves
- Possibility of the curvature progressing – Patients with large curves before their adolescence are likely to have their curves progress if untreated
Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis in Fargo, ND
Our chiropractic care looks at how your body functions as a whole. We will restore proper alignment to your spine and joints. Call us today, and we will develop a drug-free, non-invasive treatment plan to address scoliosis.
References
https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Scoliosis
https://www.healthline.com/health/scoliosis
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scoliosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350721#:~:text=Scoliosis%20treatments%20vary%2C%20depending%20on,curve%20is%20moderate%20or%20severe.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/5-scoliosis-treatments-296653
At Peak Spine + Wellness we believe in empowering our patients to reach their peak potential! We offer chiropractic treatment for scoliosis pain. Additionally, we offer wellness plans for those looking to reach peak potential while continuing to remain healthy once their problem is corrected. Get started with us today!
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