Do you have Scoliosis?

While there are many possibilities regarding the root cause of scoliosis that have been researched, there is actually very little consensus regarding its origin. Those research studies, however, have shown that scoliosis is more likely to occur in younger adolescent females. It is not uncommon that the small bend in the spine begins with a single misaligned vertebrae. As time with the condition progresses, the body begins to compensate for the abnormality by developing “S” and “C” shaped curves. The telltale signs are usually in the un-leveling of the shoulders and pelvis that many parents and children observe. Unlike the other spinal conditions, scoliosis shows an astute resistance to reversal by changing the overall posture of the patient.

Though many of the cases of scoliosis affect the younger population, it’s important to realize that the condition is also typical of older adults, as well. As people age, degenerative disorders like osteoporosis causes the vertebrae to lose their normal shape. In result, the body begins to compensate through the production of lateral curves in the spine in an effort to keep the patient’s head level. Similarly to younger patients, if the cause of the bending is not addressed,
the condition can render severe consequences including heart and lung problems.

The most effective means of detecting scoliosis is via an x-ray examination by your physician. An alternative diagnosis examination might be an orthopedic examination such as the Adams position test. Dr. Kaci Roach of Chiropractic + Recovery is trained to examine the hips and
shoulders for un-leveling and also checks the legs for length variations which can be a hint that scoliosis is in development. She is extremely proficient at identifying the presence of a scoliosis through range of motion evaluation.