While the majority of scoliosis cases are diagnosed during childhood, the actual rate of scoliosis increases among the aging population. While the symptoms of scoliosis and treatment needs differ in adults, early intervention is always the goal because as a progressive condition, most cases of scoliosis will get worse over time. There are two main types of scoliosis to affect
People with scoliosis can lead fulfilling and active lives, but they need to be aware of how their condition affects spinal health and function. Practicing a spine- and scoliosis-friendly lifestyle includes a healthy activity level and knowing which types of exercise and workouts to avoid. When it comes to working out with scoliosis, exercises to avoid are those that overuse
As a structural spinal condition that causes an unhealthy lateral spinal curve to develop, no changes to diet alone can improve the scoliosis itself, but a healthy diet and lifestyle can make the body more responsive to treatment. Scoliosis foods to avoid are those that impact overall and spinal health negatively through weight gain and inflammation. Avoiding sugary and fatty
Our understanding of scoliosis treatment has evolved over the years, and back brace design has kept pace with advanced ultra-corrective designs. When combined with the potential of a scoliosis-specific exercise program and scoliosis-specific chiropractic care, bracing success is more likely. While traditional scoliosis braces can weaken the spine and its surrounding muscles, the modern and corrective ScoliBrace® is designed to
The cervical spine refers to the neck, and as the first spinal section, it connects the brain to the rest of the spine and body. It’s important for the cervical spine to have its healthy curve in place and its vertebrae aligned. If the neck loses its healthy curve and alignment, its health and function can be disrupted. Cervical subluxation
In order for a spinal section to function optimally, its vertebrae need to be aligned in a straight and neutral position. Spinal misalignment can cause pain, postural changes, mobility issues, and nerve compression. The first step to treating atlas bone misalignment is determining its underlying cause. The atlas bone is the first vertebra of the cervical spine, located directly beneath
