Suffering From Scoliosis?

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Scoliosis in Willowbrook



What are the Consequences of Scoliosis?


How is Scoliosis Identified?


Chiropractic Treatment of Scoliosis



What is scoliosis?
The spine has a natural front-to-back curve that resembles an "s" when viewed from the side. Scoliosis is a side-to-side curve to the spine. If left untreated, scoliosis causes pain, discomfort, and disfigurement.

What causes scoliosis?
Scoliosis can occur due to:

  • Genetics
  • Birth defects
  • Neuromuscular problems
  • Uneven limb length
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Tumors on the spine
  • Spinal muscular dystrophy

What are the signs of scoliosis?
Signs of scoliosis may include:

  • Asymmetry of the rib cage
  • Difference in shoulder height
  • Head not centered over the body
  • Imbalance of the hips
  • Leaning to 1 side

Often it's a chiropractor like Dr. Menton who first notices these symptoms. X-rays and more detailed imaging tests are used to diagnose scoliosis.

How can chiropractic care help patients with scoliosis?
Chiropractic care can help guide the spine into a natural alignment. For some patients with scoliosis who don't have another underlying health problem, chiropractic care may restore the natural s-curve to the spin and treat scoliosis completely.

Is intervention necessary for minor scoliosis problems?
For minor scoliosis curves, medical doctors often recommend simply waiting and monitoring, but this could cause future problems. Scoliosis may progress. Once the normal spinal curve is lost, gravity and muscular tension start pulling on the spine and increasing the new curve. This means that minor scoliosis can become a significant health problem if left untreated. The sooner a patient starts intervention, the better the results will be. Early intervention is the key to successful chiropractic treatment.

How does the chiropractic approach to scoliosis vary from the medical approach?
Medical doctors often try to repair scoliosis by immobilizing the spine. They use braces and surgery to attempt to restore the spine's curve or prevent further damage from scoliosis. Chiropractors believe that motion is essential for proper spinal function and treat scoliosis without immobilizing it. This allows for the treatment of many scoliosis cases without uncomfortable and restrictive braces or restrictive surgery. For more information about this alternative scoliosis treatment, contact Dr. Menton at Complete Health Chiropractic.


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Willowbrook, IL 60527
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