Scoliosis
Scoliosis
Scoliosis
is a medical condition caused by an abnormal curving of the spine in
adults and children. Receiving holistic care at Westport Chiropractic
and Acupuncture can be an effective way to manage acute or chronic
pain caused by scoliosis. Our experienced Westport chiropractors
provide natural chiropractic and acupuncture therapies designed to
improve the spinal misalignment and reduce the pain.
What is Scoliosis?
The
normal spine has an S-shape when viewed from the side. Scoliosis
occurs when the spine curves sideways and appears as an irregular S
or C. It makes the shoulders and hips appear uneven and may cause
severe pain due to pressure on the spine, chest, rib cage, hips, and
musculoskeletal structures.
What Causes Scoliosis Pain?
- Dislocated spinal joints
- Misaligned spine
- Compressed spinal nerves
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Sacroiliac joint inflammation
- Degenerative disk disease
Common Scoliosis Pain Symptoms
The
following pain symptoms depend on whether the curvature is in the
neck, upper back, or lower back spine:
- Upper or lower back pain
- Neck or chest pain
- Sciatica (nerve pain)
- Headaches
- Hip or leg pain
- Trouble breathing
- Pain in the shoulder blades or arms
- Difficulty walking or bending
- Numbness or tingling
How Scoliosis Pain is Diagnosed?
Scoliosis
is diagnosed by doing a thorough evaluation and physical exam,
assessing your symptoms, and going over your medical history. Our
Westport chiropractors will X-ray the spine to determine the severity
of the curve and help to detect worn, bulging or herniated discs,
inflammation, and pinched nerves.
Treating and Managing Scoliosis Pain in Westport
Our
chiropractic wellness plan may include spinal adjustment,
non-surgical DRX9000 Spinal Decompression, acupuncture, and targeted
stretches.
Spinal
Adjustment: Controlled
force is applied to the spine using the hands or a special instrument
to mobilize the spinal structures and tissue. Spinal adjustment
realigns the spine and reduces pain by taking the pressure off the
joints, nerves, and herniated discs.
Spinal
Decompression: Our
chiropractors performs lumbar or cervical DRX9000 Spinal Decompression
therapy to stretch the spine using our state-of-the-art machines.
Elongating the spine helps to increase the spaces between the
vertebras, correct bulging or herniated discs, and relieve pinched
nerves. Proper flow of nutrient-rich fluids to the spine is also
restored.
Acupuncture:
This natural therapy is effective in relieving headaches and neck,
back, or nerve pain linked to scoliosis. Our expert acupuncturists
may use ultra-fine needles or the needleless Theralase
laser to improve your pain.
Make an Appointment with Our Westport Chiropractors
For
over 30 years, our highly skilled chiropractors at Westport
Chiropractic and Acupuncture have helped relieve neck and back pain
with chiropractic care. Your drug-free treatment plan will be
tailored to suit your needs. Call our Westport, CT office at
(203) 227-4474 to schedule a consultation.