| Scoliosis
is detected by uneven shoulder heights, a loss of
structural balance, or a change in posture:
Scoliosis
is a sideway curving of the spine that often gets
started in childhood, when the bones of the spine
are still growing. In many cases, the exact cause
of scoliosis is unknown. The symptoms associated
with scoliosis are often dismissed as "growing
pains," delaying appropriate care.It is thought
that scoliosis is the result of a hereditary problem
or an adaptation to some type of trauma, such as
the birth process, or an injury, such as falling
off a bicycle.
It
usually starts with problems in the lower back.
Because spinal bones continue to grow well into
the early 20's, if left uncorrected, scoliosis often
worsen.
Scoliosis
is detected by uneven shoulder heights, a loss of
structural balance, or a change in posture:
Scoliosis
is a sideway curving of the spine that often gets
started in childhood, when the bones of the spine
are still growing. In many cases, the exact cause
of scoliosis is unknown. The symptoms associated
with scoliosis are often dismissed as "growing
pains," delaying appropriate care.It is thought
that scoliosis is the result of a hereditary problem
or an adaptation to some type of trauma, such as
the birth process, or an injury, such as falling
off a bicycle.
It
usually starts with problems in the lower back.
Because spinal bones continue to grow well into
the early 20's, if left uncorrected, scoliosis often
worsen.
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Unfortunately,
the most common treatment approach
has been to wait and see how bad
it gets, resorting to unsightly
braces, or eventually surgery, if
it progresses too far.
The
chiropractic approach is to use
specific spinal adjustments, often
combined with corrective exercises.
If detected early enough, chiropractic
doctors have had excellent success
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Early
detection and chiropractic correction
is important for optimum results. Do
you know someone who could benefit from
a chiropractic examination?
A
continuing schedule of regular chiropractic
check-ups can help detect, correct and
maintain optimum spinal and nervous system
dysfunction. Find out how chiropractic
care, combined with proper diet, exercise,
and other aspects of good health and personal
hygiene can enhance your well-being and
help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask
Dr. Steven Cane at the University Health
Center for a care program designed for
your age, condition, and lifestyle.
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