Scoliosis is the term used when referring to the curvature of the spine. While the spine has a natural curve to it, if it is looked at from behind no curve should be visible. Many cases of scoliosis go undiagnosed. It is vital to find scoliosis as soon as it begins in order to care for it properly. A simple procedure can realign the entire spine if it is detected early. The longer it goes without detection, the harder it becomes to correct. There is a point where this condition cannot be reversed, just helped to not progress further. Severe scoliosis can affect:
- A person’s self-esteem
- A person being bullied in school due to the deformity
- Daily activities of life
- Breathing issues
- Osteoporosis
- Disc degeneration
- Reproductive tissues
Medical Options
Several options are available, although none of them are completely successful. Two common suggestions are:
- A trunk brace that is worn all day
- Invasive and complicated back surgery
Natural Methods to Help Scoliosis
Most people would prefer naturally addressing their scoliosis problem but don’t know where to begin. A good place to start is by seeking the care of an upper cervical chiropractor. Much research has been done in this field by Dr. Gutman and Dr. Biedermann. They have been able to prove that there is a link between an upper cervical misalignment, called a subluxation, and scoliosis. Dr. Gutman’s research goes back to 1987. It was realized at this time that C1 and C2 misalignments could cause, not only scoliosis, but ear infections, colic, and a variety of other health problems. Dr. Biedermann published his findings in 1992. His research showed that due to birth trauma a number of infants had misalignments of the upper neck that caused health problems.
Since scoliosis is often caused by the head being imbalanced on the neck, it is important to get the spine back into alignment to prevent further damage. An upper cervical chiropractor can do this by finding the misalignment and then correcting it through a gentle, effective method. This prevents scoliosis from becoming damaging later in life and keeps the spine happy and healthy.
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