Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. Adult scoliosis causes the spine over time to become more curved than it should naturally be. This additional curvature can begin to compress nerve roots. This compression leads to pain and if left untreated can also impair function of associated organs.

A recent study done by ChiroNexus (CN) revealed that chiropractic adjustments and regular care, when combined with exercise, can significantly decrease pain levels associated with scoliosis (a curvature deformation of the spine). This can enable a wider range of motion and movement as well.

28 Adult patients who are affected by scoliosis participated in the study. Disability scores were cut by 50% in just a six-month span of monitored treatment. They showed improved spinal alignment and reported a 40% reduction in pain levels. Additionally, breathing became easier and many reported that they were finally able to breathe what they considered to be normally again.

Chiropractic promotes proper alignment and along with exercise, it has been shown to ease the pain. While chiropractic can't “Fix” scoliosis, as many patients do ask, it can help to drastically improve quality of life.

When assessing a new patient for scoliosis, the factors that are looked at include:

1. Sensorimotor Integration (SMI) - how well your brain is able to communicate with your body.

1. Spinal rigidity - How rigid the spine is to start is a great indication of what is being dealt with and how much work the patient will require to correct.

1. The dedication of the patient to self-healing - the amount of improvement you will be able to attain depends greatly on how much effort is put in on their part. Time and dedication to exercise routines, stretching, and appointments.

Finding the right approach to scoliosis treatment and management is vital to living an active healthy life.

There is no reason to resign yourself to living in pain. We would love to chat with you here in our office at the Nutrition Specialists of Florida | Chiropractor Bonita Springs centrally located in Bonita Springs, FL. Let us see what we can do for you. Visit us online at www.chiropractorbonitasprings.com or call our office by dialing 239-947-1177.