Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis

Scoliosis, a term that a parent hopes to never hear. It is a condition of neurological imbalance that can impair function over time in a person or child. For example scoliosis and its potential effects on breathing and overall health are a concern at any age. Scoliosis is an especially large concern in children because it can impair their growth. At R Family Chiropractic in Fort Worth, TX, we have a passion for treating the whole family. Our comprehensive exams help identify conditions such as scoliosis in young children and older adults alike. By tracking parameters such as the Cobb angle on X-Rays when necessary, we can follow patients over time and monitor improvements in their spinal curvature.

Results Over Time Make Chiropractic Care a Rewarding Practice

Often, our chiropractic patients receive immediate relief from pain caused by scoliosis. However, the larger benefits of chiropractic care lie in its ability to support the body in correcting conditions such as scoliosis over time. Our chiropractors have many years of experience in chiropractic care planning and will consider your unique condition and how your overall musculoskeletal structure will respond to care. Our chiropractic care allows patients suffering from scoliosis to breathe easier, feel less chronic back pain, experience fewer muscle spasms and walk with their shoulders balanced.

Should You Be Concerned? Signs of Scoliosis

Scoliosis is not always obvious. It can be hard to spot in a child suffering from a minor case, and an adult who has learned to manage it may not be aware they have the condition at all. As chiropractic professionals, we are trained to notice when our patients’ bodies are out of balance. We watch for how they stand and walk, checking for tilted shoulders, torsion in the torso, irregular shoulder blade presentation, and difficulties with breathing and rib cage expansion. If their clothes don't hang evenly, that may also be a sign. We will monitor changes in spinal curvature or changes in body motion as chiropractic care continues.