Title: Top-Rated Eugene Chiropractors
1 Top-Rated Eugene Chiropractors
2 Scoliosis and Chiropractic Stay Ahead of the
Curve
3 Introduction
It is common to get used to and complacent about
certain chronic aches and pains. However, for
some people, symptoms like uneven hips, a high
shoulder, the head being off center, head tilt,
and back and leg pain may be a sign of
undiagnosed scoliosis. Scoliosis is often
discovered in children around their puberty
growth spurt, but the majority of adults with
scoliosis dont even know they have it. Rather
than toughing it out and allowing the problem
to worsen, seeking a Eugene Chiropractor and
staying ahead of the curve will help you stay
on your feet and ensure you are able to do what
you love.
4 What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is commonly defined as a sideways
curvature of the spine with vertebral rotation. A
normal, healthy spine has an S-shaped curve to
it. This S shape would be apparent when looking
at a spine from the side, but would appear fairly
straight up and down if looking from behind. A
spine with scoliosis would look curved when
viewed from directly behind as if someone
rotated the spine from its normal
position. Scoliosis can be quite debilitating if
serious enough and left untreated. A particularly
severe scoliosis spinal curve can make it hard
for the lungs and heart to their job properly,
since the spine is reducing the amount of space
available in the chest. Scoliosis can also cause
deformity and chronic pain until the spine is
restored to its proper alignment.
5 What Causes It?
Although an exact cause is never identified in
approximately 80 of scoliosis cases, researchers
believe it is most commonly caused by a
combination of both environmental (your habits)
and genetic factors. Conditions such as cerebral
palsy and muscular dystrophy can create a
structural scoliosis the most common form of
scoliosis, in which the spines abnormal
structure is considered permanent until
treatment. Additionally, birth defects, spinal
injury and degenerative changes can be causative
factors for a scoliotic curve Some people with
generally normal spine structure can still suffer
from a more sudden, often temporary form of
scoliosis known as nonstructural scoliosis.
Nonstructural scoliosis can be caused by muscle
spasms, spinal inflammation, or a significant
difference in leg heights.
6 How does Chiropractic Help?
Chiropractic is an excellent, non-surgical way to
improve and manage most cases of scoliosis, and
our Eugene chiropractors here at Back2Strength
are some of the best in assisting those with this
condition. One of the first goals in improving
curvature issues in the spine is by re-centering
the head. There is no turning or twisting of the
neck when receiving scoliosis-specific
adjustments. Instead, our chiropractors will
apply precise and gentle forces into the necks
bones sometimes with an adjusting instrument.
Additionally, attention is given to optimizing
motion patterns throughout the spine to help ease
stress on the areas within the spine that a
simply not moving through their proper motion
pattern. Stretching and strengthening exercises
are also given to help improve mobility and
stability of the spine.
7Back2Strength
Back2Strength is committed to improving your
health through the natural benefits of
chiropractic care. We believe a strong back is a
healthy back.