While many have heard the term “scoliosis,” few understand the intricacies of this complex spinal condition – or just how pivotal early intervention can be in avoiding serious complications down the road.
At Aria Health and Wellness Clinic, we’ve helped people with minor and more serious cases of scoliosis get their condition under control and thrive-here’s how we can do the same for you!
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis refers to an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, often taking on a “C” or “S” shape when viewed from behind. While the exact cause is unknown, this condition frequently runs in families and tends to manifest around the growth spurts before puberty.
Scoliosis is defined as a rotation of the spine causing a curvature exceeding 10 degrees as measured via X-ray, with severe cases potentially progressing beyond 60+ degrees if left untreated.
The Need for Early Detection
“One of the most crucial steps in addressing scoliosis is catching it early before curvatures have a chance to rapidly worsen,” says Dr. Sandhu. “Unfortunately, scoliosis screening is no longer routine in most schools. As specialists, it’s our role to fill that gap through comprehensive assessment and monitoring.”
At Aria Health and Wellness Clinic, we employ leading-edge digital imaging and postural analysis to precisely measure curvatures and identify even subtle misalignments indicative of scoliosis development. Proactive screening ensures we can initiate conservative therapies at the ideal window before growth plates close.
Comprehensive Conservative Treatment
While severe scoliosis may eventually require surgery, our protocols aim to avoid that scenario through a strategic blend of customized therapies:
– Scoliosis Traction Therapy: Precise multi-vector traction applied to promote curve flexibility, improve global posture and decompress the spine.
- Scolibalance : Scoliosis-Specific Exercise Protocols tailored to individual curve type, symptoms and goals. Focusing on rehabilitation and global alignment of the spine.
– Scoliosis Bracing: Custom over-corrective brace that aims to improve the patients postural alignment and spinal deformity (scoliosis/kyphosis.)
– Chiropractic Adjustment: Precise spinal corrections to unload compressive forces
Early intervention with these techniques can slow progression for many patients and potentially reduce severe curvatures, all while avoiding highly invasive spinal fusion surgery.
Adult and Degenerative Scoliosis
While most cases emerge in childhood, scoliosis impacts adults as well. In fact 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 will experience degenerative scoliosis (Denovo Scoliosis). Our specialized therapies can manage adult degenerative and idiopathic curvatures, relieving symptoms like chronic pain, mobility limitations, and postural distortions.
Don’t let scoliosis take your child’s future off course. Schedule an evaluation at Aria Health and Wellness Clinic to create a customized treatment plan designed to bring results. Get started today!