Scoliosis

Scoliosis specialist

A good scoliosis specialist will not use a one-cause/one-cure methodology. A scoliosis specialist incorporates much more than muscle strengthening exercises and stretches. Our plan addresses the causal factors contributing to spinal curvature. So we address: subtle alterations in brain function, spinal mechanics, the neuro-emotional, environmental, and internal cofactor aspects. We don’t limit our treatment to only the mechanical factors, like with: exercises, spinal adjustments, and stretching.

Research shows that gene expression (not permanent, or “genetic”) can play a role in adolescent scoliosis development (see 1, below) This is about environmental toxins that influence our genes. This is treatable via clinical nutrition, otherwise known as natural functional medicine. Nutritional co-factors also play a role in “idiopathic scoliosis.” So our comprehensive, integrative chiropractic plan integrates all of these factors into our gentle, non-surgical treatment program.

Gentle treatment in Orange County

Adult scoliosis

Stopping pain from adult scoliosis does not require correction of the spinal curvature. Full correction of the curvature is rare. In adults, but your ability to function with less pain and dysfunction is our goal. In adult scoliosis, the goal is functional harmony without symptoms.

Child scoliosis

With adolescent scoliosis, the main goal is to stop the spinal curve from getting worse. Additionally, we may also see an improvement of the curve. The younger a child is, the greater the chance to make a correction of the curvature. For either category, the specific re-balancing is to reduce and eliminate the root-causes of spinal dysfunction. Teen scoliosis treatment and prevention must address root cause neurology, associated with muscle tone. As your child’s condition gains stability we will see signs of better spinal function. As your teenager’s spine functions better, the spinal curvature becomes less of a threat to future health problems.