Scoliosis Chiropractic in Austin, TX

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How does scoliosis develop?

Lots of our Austin patients suffer from scoliosis. Scoliosis is defined by most specialists as an abnormal curvature in the spine greater than 15-20 degrees. 

Scoliosis doesn’t appear suddenly. A slight bend in the spine, in the beginning, scoliosis develops gradually over time. A minor curvature of the spine can happen due to one misaligned vertebrae. To compensate for all the misalignments, it starts curving. 

In most cases, we are dealing with idiopathic scoliosis when there is no definite cause. Still, certain factors may contribute to scoliosis development:

  • A short leg
  • Traumas causing the spine to subluxate
  • Increased postural loads

Scoliosis is more common in younger patients (especially women) than in older adults. Still, as people age, they may become prone to scoliosis. The development of degenerative disorders may cause misalignments in the spine. To compensate for those misalignments and to ensure that the head remains level, the body may produce an abnormal curvature in the spine.

When neglected, scoliosis can negatively impact the movement and integrity of the spine and the rest of the skeleton. Not only does it impact your physical structure, but also affects the function of your nervous system and organs. Timely detection and correction of scoliosis will help to avoid undesirable health consequences.

How do you know if you have scoliosis?

Scoliosis leaves behind several signs and symptoms to help you determine if you have it. If you are experiencing any of these signs/symptoms, schedule your evaluation with one of our doctors today!

Some of these common signs and symptoms include:

  • Uneven hips and uneven shoulders
  • Head tilting to one side
  • Leaning on one leg often
  • Curved posture
  • Rotation or pushed back ribs on one side
  • Numbness, weakness, or pain in the legs
  • Bump in the lower back
  • Trouble walking
  • Trouble standing up straight
  • Difficulty breathing and difficulty swallowing

The consequences of scoliosis

As scoliosis affects the vital systems of the body, it is important to prevent its further development. The advanced and extreme stages of scoliosis may result in severe health consequences. The potential health issues are back and neck pain, respiratory and cardiovascular problems, and more.

Can a chiropractor help with scoliosis treatment?

Here is the good news: when discovered early on, scoliosis is relatively easy to treat. Through the proper chiropractic adjustments, a chiropractor can help with scoliosis. Scoliosis involves altered normal curvature of the spine, which gradually progresses over time. Such abnormal curvature negatively impacts your physical structure and nervous system functioning. 

Here at Lifespring Chiropractic, we know how to treat scoliosis. Our specialists perform specific spinal adjustments designed to correct spinal misalignments. These adjustments enable improper curvatures to straighten out and decrease the tension put on the spinal cord. When there is less tension on the spinal cord, your brain can send messages to the body and vice versa more easily. The improved brain-body messaging helps organs function better and muscles move correctly. Ultimately, your healing capacity improves drastically! 

If you believe you have scoliosis, you must see a chiropractor ASAP. Avoid gravity from pulling down on the curvatures and making matters worse. To learn more about how to correct your scoliosis, schedule your evaluation with one of our doctors today!

How to correct scoliosis through chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care is a great way to correct scoliosis. The treatment plan will depend on a variety of different factors, including: 

  • The severity of scoliosis; 
  • How long scoliosis has been present; 
  • The impact of your daily activities on the integrity of your spine.

Due to numerous factors, we cannot say that chiropractic care can 100% put your spine back to zero degrees. But, we can say that chiropractic can help prevent scoliosis from getting worse and cause scoliosis to lessen. Chiropractic adjustments have helped reduce her curvature and restore proper function of the rest of her body

How long does it take to realign your spine?

How long can the restoration process take when realigning somebody with scoliosis? There are many factors to take into consideration. That is, the timing will change depending on:

  • The severity of your scoliosis;
  • Your age;
  • The positive or negative impact of your daily activities on your spine. 

The best way to determine how long it takes to realign your scoliosis is to schedule your evaluation with one of our doctors today!

 

Are massages good for treating scoliosis?

Massage is amazing for scoliosis. It is because scoliosis can cause muscle imbalances throughout the body. These imbalances make some muscles extra tight, while others become extra loose. To discover which muscles to massage to relieve pain from scoliosis, a professional examination is a must. ​To learn more about which muscles to massage to manage your scoliosis, schedule your evaluation with one of our doctors today!

Chiropractic care for scoliosis treatment in Austin

Treatment of scoliosis in our practice begins with an examination and anamnesis. It is the first step to assessing the degree of spinal curvature and your overall health history. After that, we will come up with the appropriate treatment plan. Whether you have an initial curvature to keep from developing scoliosis or a more worrying curvature, we’ve got you covered!

Are you or someone you know looking for scoliosis treatment in Austin? Look no further — schedule your visit to Lifespring Chiropractic today!