Starting very early in my Chiropractic studies, I had the pleasure of learning from Dr. Fred Barge. Dr. Barge was one of the Chiropractic authorities in Scoliosis.  I was able to see how he helped thousands of individuals.  With Scoliosis screenings and tests, they are usually done way too late in an individuals development.  Tests need to be done before they hit their bone developmental age.  When the individual starts their growth spurt, which could be as young as 10 years of age, structural changes are very difficult to change.  If the curve is caught early, significant changes can be made.  Scoliosis, the twisting and contorting of the spinal column, and back pain, a chronic condition that afflicts the patient with sharp, numbing pain radiating from the spine, are two common disorders we see in individuals living with back problems today. Scoliosis, a condition that is most commonly seen in women, ages 10 to 15, slowly curves the spine into a C or S-curve, depending the severity. Since scoliosis causes its fair share of back pain, millions of people around the world, living with or without the condition, know the all-too-real reality of debilitating back pain today.

Scoliosis

The primary symptom of scoliosis is a significant curvature of the spine, whose root cause is still unknown. Even the most mild of cases can cause pain and a decrease in mobility. If the spine curves to the point of distortion, the twists and turns can affect the performance of vital organs like the lungs and the heart. Fortunately, there are chiropractic solutions.

Scoliosis Chiropractic Solutions

Chiropractic has been a regular course of therapy for many scoliosis patients around the world, with recent studies providing even more evidence that chiropractic alignments help thwart the curving of the spine. Chiropractic treatment enables early detection of scoliosis before it progresses to a point where it can harm the organs. Catching it early enough can have a major impact on the patient’s quality of life.

Back Pain

Eight of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their lives. It’s a common occurrence.  While most people consider over-the-counter pain medications to cope with the pain, there’s another way to deal with it. Instead of depending on medications and surgeries, chiropractic support treats the root cause of the back pain. Something is out of line in your skeletal system, and a chiropractor can go in and identify what that is.

Back Pain Chiropractic Solutions

When the spine is misaligned, it can cause pain, impaired nerve function, and difficulty moving. There are a number of chiropractic solutions that can be used to address back pain. Some of the most common solutions include:

• Spinal Manipulation: Also known as spinal manipulative therapy or spinal adjustment, this technique helps to realign the spine and surrounding muscles without surgery.
• Adjustment Technique: There’s the direct thrust technique, articulatory, muscle energy, myofascial release, and a variety of other techniques that identify areas of pressure and how to relieve it.
• Flexion-Distraction Technique: This technique uses a special table that stretches the spine while using a pumping motion to flex it.
• Pelvic Blocking: Cushioned wedges are placed under the patient’s body, with the chiropractor using gentle adjustment techniques to move discs away from pressed nerves.

And the list goes on. Living with back pain doesn’t have to be a sad and painful reality for everyone. Instead of ignoring the problem and self-medicating, seek professional chiropractic support to identify the root cause of the problem.  Individuals with Scoliosis can get significant help if it caught early.