What Is Adult Scoliosis and Can a Chiropractor Treat Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is usually diagnosed during childhood or adolescence, but if it is discovered after puberty, it is considered adult scoliosis. At Active Health, we can diagnose and treat adult scoliosis in North Palm Beach, FL. We have chiropractors and physical therapists who have extensive experience evaluating the symptoms of scoliosis, assessing their severity, and determining the best treatment protocol.
What Is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a structural condition of the spine that causes it to curve abnormally. A healthy spine has a forward/backward curvature, but if you have scoliosis, your spine curves from side to side. The severity of the disease is determined by the degree of the curvature, which can range from 10 degrees to 100 degrees or more. In some cases, scoliosis is so mild it doesn’t require treatment at all. However, as you age, spinal degeneration can cause or exacerbate symptoms and lead adults to seek scoliosis treatment.
How Do You Know If You Have Scoliosis?
In most cases, you will not experience any symptoms of scoliosis. The primary way adults learn they have scoliosis is because a medical professional notes a curvature in the spine. However, you may experience back pain, leg pain, numbness or weakness in the leg, height loss, and misalignment of the spine, pelvis, and hips.
How Is Scoliosis Diagnosed?
We will start by taking a family history and discussing your lifestyle, symptoms, overall health, and past injuries, treatments, and surgeries. We will perform a physical exam to assess the shape of your spine and watch how you move. We begin with an in-depth assessment of your posture, balance, gait, dexterity, flexibility, strength, and range of motion to see how scoliosis is affecting your movement. We will then take x-rays to evaluate the degree of curvature in your spine. We may also test your nerves using reflex, sensation, and muscle strength checks.
How Does a Chiropractor Treat Scoliosis?
The goal of chiropractic scoliosis treatment is not to fix the curvature of the spine, which can only be done via surgery. Instead, we focus on relieving symptoms, improving function and mobility, and enhancing your quality of life. We will design a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific symptoms, relieves dysfunction, and improves your overall wellness. We will recommend a combination of chiropractic care and physical therapy to give you the best chance of relief from scoliosis symptoms.
Get a Diagnosis and Treatment of Scoliosis in North Palm Beach, FL
If you suspect you or one of your loved ones have scoliosis in North Palm Beach, FL, come see us at Active Health. Our team will assess and diagnose any spinal conditions, structural issues, or misalignments and design a personalized chiropractic and physical therapy treatment plan. Request an appointment online to find relief from scoliosis pain.
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