Your chiropractor in Grand Rapids wants you to be informed that there is a big difference between bad posture and the condition referred to as scoliosis. Whereas bad posture is easily correctable, scoliosis, an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, is significantly more difficult to overcome. If you aren’t familiar with the appearance of scoliosis, you mistake it for poor posture because very often an individual who has scoliosis gives the appearance of leaning to one side.
But, there are several ways that you can see the difference between poor posture and scoliosis even before you see your Grand Rapids chiropractor. If you were to study someone with scoliosis in a standing position, you would likely see that one shoulder is higher than the other, and that the scapula (shoulder blade) is raised or more prominent. In addition, if the person’s arms were hanging in a relaxed way at his or her sides, you probably would notice a wider space between the arm and the body on one side. Additionally, one hip may be raised or more prominent than the other. And one more clue might be that the head will not be in plumb with the pelvis.
Scoliosis symptoms can be mild; but, if the curve and rib rotation are severe enough, both pulmonary and cardiac functions can be compromised. In all but a small percentage of scoliosis cases, the cause is not known. This type of scoliosis (Idiopathic) tends to run in families and is believed to have a genetic component.
Idiopathic Scoliosis generally develops during adolescence when the body is completing its concluding major growth spurt. Most frequently girls develop this type of scoliosis. If found, a scoliotic curve should be monitored for any progression. Your Grand Rapids chiropractor can provide periodic examinations and, if necessary, will suggest standing x-rays.
The good news is that most scoliotic curvatures are mild to moderate, a brace is unnecessary. In these cases, regular chiropractic care is therapeutic in both in decreasing and adjusting any compensatory musculoskeletal conditions that may occur.
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