Scoliosis Chiropractor San Diego
Are you in search for a chiropractor in San Diego that is highly experienced in helping treat scoliosis? Scoliosis typically begins as a minor bend in the spine that can progress over a lifetime. When the spine curves more than 10 degrees to the right or left, a diagnosis of scoliosis is administered. Especially if a patient is leaning to the right or left when facing the chiropractor. Once the spine has advanced to further stages of scoliosis, health consequences can be severe.
There is good news though! If the bending of teh spine is discovered in the early stages, with proper chiropractic care it can be prevented from advancing to more debilitating stages. The goal of Blakely Chiropractic is to identify the issue and use chiropractic techniques to reverse the effects and return your body to full health.
Scoliosis Help in San Diego
Simply put, scoliosis is a bend or cuve in the spine whereas a healthy spine would be completely vertical. The exact origin of the curve is difficult to trace. In the beginning stages it may just be a small bend caused by a slight misalignment of a single vertebrae. Over the course of time the body will begin to over-compensate, building musculature that will continue to pull the spine into lateral curves to try and keep the head level.
Typically, the misalignment occurs because of postural issues, traumatic injuries, or degenerative diseases. While many cases cause scoliosis to start when your body is going through growth spurts, particularly in youths 10-12, the condition can also begin in older adults as well. In older people, scioliosis arises primarily from degenerative disorders such as osteoporosis.
What are the Consequences of Scoliosis?
If scoliosis goes unchecked, it CAN lead to severe consequences. It is associated with neck, back, shoulder, and buttock pain. It can also lead to re-occuring injuries and is commonly linked to sciatica. In rare but severe cases, it can cause diminished heart and lung capacity, physical disability, and in some cases painful menstruation.
How is Scoliosis Identified?
Parents typically noticed scoliosis as the shoulders and pelvis no longer appear level. A physical examination can assess the issue and visual examinations including x-rays can asses the spine curvature. An "Adams Position Test", which requires the patient to bend forward as far as they possibly can, can indicate whether an issue is present. If a noticeable curvature is discovered then most likely an x-ray will determine the stage of scoliosis.
Chiropractic Treatment of Scoliosis
A professional chiropractor such as Dr. Bruce Blakely is trained to complete a thorough examination of what will determine if scoliosis is present and at what stage. Once the issue is identified, Dr. Blakely will perform a health history analysis to see what could be contributing to the underlying issues and helps create a plan to treat each particular case.
The care that you receive at Blakely chiropractice is conservative in its approach, providing a calm atmosphere and gentle chiropractic techniques to help stop the progression of scoliosis. If you are a looking for a safe, non-invasive approach to scoliosis care, chiropractic medicine is here for you!
Please call us today to set up a free consultation!