Scoliosis
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. It begins as a postural distortion and may become a permanent deformity. Allowed to advance, it may interfere with the lungs, heart and many other vital organs.
Three Causes:
Obvious Clues
An alert parent may notice that a high shoulder or low hip make clothing fit poorly. Or uneven shoe wear offers a clue. Back and leg pains may develop but are often dismissed as “growing pains.”
Wait and See
Allowed to run its course, scoliosis may often worsen. Severe cases may involve unsightly bracing or surgery that attaches steel rods, forcing the spine to straighten.
Natural Approach
A schedule of specific cranial and spinal corrections may help improve the function and structure of the spine. As muscles are retrained and strengthened, posture may improve.
Three Causes:
- Congenital: from birth
- Habitual: behavioral routines
- Idiopathic: unknown cause
Obvious Clues
An alert parent may notice that a high shoulder or low hip make clothing fit poorly. Or uneven shoe wear offers a clue. Back and leg pains may develop but are often dismissed as “growing pains.”
Wait and See
Allowed to run its course, scoliosis may often worsen. Severe cases may involve unsightly bracing or surgery that attaches steel rods, forcing the spine to straighten.
Natural Approach
A schedule of specific cranial and spinal corrections may help improve the function and structure of the spine. As muscles are retrained and strengthened, posture may improve.