estimated 6 million people in the United States have some form of scoliosis,
and it affects people of all races, ages and socio-economic classes. Scoliosis
is not a disease. It is the term used to describe an abnormal, lateral
(side-to-side) curvature of the spine. The onset of scoliosis is usually
between 10 and 15 years of age (around the time of an adolescent's big growth
spurt). While some cases of scoliosis have an identifiable cause (like
congenital spine deformities, cerebral palsy or spina bifida), more than 80% of
the cases diagnosed are idiopathic, which means there is no known cause.
it's important to be aware of scoliosis.
the beginning of scoliosis in children and teenagers ensures the most options
for treating the curvature and slowing or stopping the progression. Children's
bones are not yet fully hardened, so non-surgical treatments like bracing are
frequently employed -- to not only attempt to correct existing abnormalities,
but in severe cases to delay the need for surgery until the child is older.
My take:Chiropractic care has excellent results treating scoliosis. It just
depends on whether or not the scoliosis is congenital or acquired and how far
along it has progressed. This is why it is so important to catch scoliosis at
an early age. Regular chiropractic check-ups can help detect scoliosis.
complimentary scoliosis checks for children under 17 at Executive Express
Chiropractic in San Francisco. Simply call 415-392-2225 and mention this blog post.