Scoliosis is defined as a medical condition in which a person’s spine is curved from side to side. Although it is a complex three-dimensional deformity, on an x-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with scoliosis may look more like an “S” or a “C” than a straight line. It is typically classified as either congenital (caused by vertebral anomalies present at birth), idiopathic (cause unknown, sub-classified as infantile, juvenile, adolescent, or adult according to when onset occurred) or neuromuscular (having developed as a secondary symptom of another condition, such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy or physical trauma). This condition affects approximately 20 million people in the United States. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiopathic_scoliosis

While the ideologies (causes), treatments and prognosis vary case to case there are some common sense things to keep in mind if you or your child suffers with scoliosis. The alignment of the spine and correction of nerve pressure along the spine is done on a daily basis in Chiropractors offices across the country. It is incredibly safe and effective — so consider Chiropractic first for yourself and your children before considering the more radical and risky medical and surgical approaches. Here are some supporting articles to help you better understand the proven approach to Scoliosis you can only find in a Chiroprator’s office.

http://www.chiro.org/pediatrics/ABSTRACTS/Adolescent_Idiopathic_Scoliosis.shtml

http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Chiropractic_Manipulation_in_Adolescent_Idiopathic_Scoliosis.shtml

http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Scoliosis_Treatment_Using_Spinal_Manipulation.shtml

http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Manipulation_for_the_Control.shtml

Need more go to Scoliosis world and review all the science and rational behind the Chiropractic approach to scoliosis. http://www.scoliosis-world.com/cat11.htm

Once you have made your decision to try a chiropractor for your scoliosis please keep in mind that not all Chiropractor treat scoliosis and not all techniques work equally well on scoliosis. My recommendations as a DC of 26 years and a patient who grew up with scoliosis before I learned the benefits of Chiropractic. Look for a Chiropractor who does Pettibon or Chiropractic Biophysics. Don’t delay another day, get informed and get to your local Chiropractor who uses Pettibon or Chiropractic Biophysics on his patients. Give you or your child the best chance at a normal healthy life. Visit our office on line at http://www.vancouverwashingtonchiro.com or call us and talk to our Biophysics Chiropractor (Dr. Castilloux) about you or your child’s scoliosis.

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