How We Help Scoliosis

We can help you with scoliosis at our Chagrin Falls clinic.

Curvature of the Spine

Signs or Symptoms

A twisting of the spine, a high hip or shoulder that is always present, an imbalance in the shape of the rib cage, or later in life possibly shrinking and becoming shorter.

Description

Abnormal curvature of the spine. This can be due to a structural defect, a mis-shapened spinal bone or a short leg. It can be due to chronic muscle imbalances or it can occur for no apparent reason which is then called “idiopathic.”

Standard treatment

Braces to attempt to hold the spine straighter and, if the curve continues to progress - surgery.

Our Effective Approach

First a comprehensive evaluation of your posture and muscle balance is performed along with full-spine x-rays.
Testing via applied kinesiology is performed to find out which muscles controlling spinal alignment are not contracting properly. Treatment is performed to correct these imbalances.
Spinal manipulation is used to realign the vertebrae.
Research from different parts of the world has shown that imbalances in areas like the TMJ (jaw) and in the feet (dropped arches), can play a part in the muscles imbalances in the spine. These areas are assessed and corrected.
A series of treatments can often reverse a spinal curve.

Please call our office with questions or to schedule an exam 440.893.0348.