What can chiropractic do for scoliosis? In my opinion and experience, a lot. What do chiropractors do? They treat problems with the joints called subluxations. Most of the time these subluxations come about due to imbalances within the body creating abnormal stresses on the joints. I cannot think of another condition that places incredibly abnormal forces on the joints of the body like scoliosis. Eventually those stresses are going to lead to pain and discomfort. Enter the chiropractor. The abnormal stresses and imbalances created by scoliosis are what we treat everyday. I’m not claiming that chiropractic can cure scoliosis, but it can sure help alleviate many of the aches and pains that come along when dealing with scoliosis. With chiropractic someone with scoliosis could lead a life of reduced or even no pain. One could possibly go through the day without having to just “deal” with the pain.

When we look beyond the pain, individuals with scoliosis experience increased rates of degeneration and arthritis. This is due again to the abnormal stresses placed on the joints of the spine causing them to wear down faster than a normal spine. High levels of degeneration will likely lead to increased levels of pain and discomfort. Chiropractic can help the joints move as optimally as possible which can reduce stress placed on the joint, potentially slowing the rate of degeneration.

While I stand by my statement that I don’t advertise chiropractic can “cure” or fix scoliosis, I can show you multiple examples of scoliosis patients in our clinic who have had significant improvements in the degree of curvature of their scoliosis when comparing x-rays before and after a course of treatment. How does this happen? Chiropractic adjustments help remove fixations and improve range of motion of the joints of the spine. Then you add proper endurance and stabilization exercises of the spinal musculature to improve support of the spine. With this comprehensive rehabilitative chiropractic care, which we focus on at Frostwood Chiropractic, great results can be achieved in both symptomatic reduction and reduction of curvature.

Do you have scoliosis? Has chiropractic helped you? Let me know your experience?