Scoliosis is a condition in which there is a sideways curve in the spine which results in pain and stiffness. Since the cause for this disease is not known, it is known as an idiopathic disease. Scoliosis begins in childhood and is cited more in females but only around two percent of the population is affected by this problem. If this problem is detected at an early stage, it can be prevented from getting worse with time.

The word ’scoliosis’ is taken from a Greek word which means curvature. People who suffer from scoliosis have a sideways curve in their spine and it makes a C or S shape. The vertebrae rotate at the thoracic level of the spine and it results in this curve and a hump near the rib cage. If this curve comes out to be more than sixty degrees, the situation can be severe. The shoulders or waist become uneven due to this curve. Unlike the normal curvature of the spine, if you adjust your posture, it will not solve the problem.

At times, the degenerative diseases of the spine can result in scoliosis. Osteoporosis is the condition in which the bones get softened and it takes place in older people usually. The vertebrae bends due to softening and it can cause scoliosis or kyphosis. If it is not treated on time and in the right way, deformity, serious back pain and problem in breathing can be caused.

Chiropractic treatment is the best type of treatment to improve the problem of scoliosis. Your chiropractor can diagnose the condition and examine your spine and also other factors of your lifestyle that affect this condition. In order to determine the cause of the problem, your chiropractor might ask you about your medical history, previous injuries, symptoms and work related questions. Some tests will be performed to understand the seriousness of the condition like orthopedic, neurological and palpation.

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