Scoliosis is a sideways curve in the spine that causes it to resemble an s-shaped lateral bend. If you view someone’s back on an x-ray after they’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, you’ll notice this s-shaped spine curvature. This s-shaped curve is abnormal and frequently compromises the body’s entire form and structure. The body’s nervous system relies on the spine to be properly formed since it houses and controls the bodily system.
The nervous system can’t perform at its best if the spine is deformed. Unfortunately, if the nervous system isn’t working well, this might cause a lot of other body processes to be disrupted or delayed. These activities include digestion, cognition (thinking and mental clarity), energy throughout the day, physical performance, and numerous other things. Spines that are misshapen may also cause problems with mobility and flexibility.
What are the consequences of a misshapen spine?
The spine is the center of alignment for the human body. When it’s misshapen, as in scoliosis, the whole structure follows suit. This includes the shoulders, hips, pelvis, knees – and finally, where feet meet the ground. All these meeting points in our bodies are connected at the spine; so when it curves unnaturally, these areas become imbalanced to match that curve.
If the body is visibly unbalanced, you’ll usually notice that one shoulder is higher than the other, the pelvis is tilted, or one leg appears shorter than the other. On the other hand, the body can also conceal the imbalance by shifting the internal organs instead. While the hips, shoulders, and knees may be aligned, there could be another misalignment in the torso. This implies that the body is probably overcompensating in some manner by bringing other things out of balance. Many times, scoliosis is diagnosed during elementary and middle school. A standard scoliosis screening performed in public schools helps to assess for scoliosis and find preventative or treatment measures before bones and joints solidify in a misaligned position in adulthood.
Scoliosis affects children and adults.
What if scoliosis progresses into adulthood? This does not imply that it is difficult to treat, but it may require more intensive, longer-lasting, and more complex treatment. Treatment varies from person to person, so it’s critical to see an experienced chiropractor like Dr. Stephanie Youngblood of Advanced Spine and Posture in Alta Rancho.
We treat individuals of all ages and stages of life at Advanced Spine & Posture. Whether you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with scoliosis, or if you’ve had scoliosis since birth, there are a variety of treatments accessible to help make your life easier and more pain-free.
Having scoliosis often results in pain because the body is unbalanced and some crucial parts like the shoulders, hips, knees or other areas are not level or aligned as they should be due to the spine. Also, when the spine isn’t positioned right, this affects how efficiently the nervous system works which then causes problems with normal body processes such as digestion.
The enteric nervous system, which is a component of the nervous system that runs throughout the entire digestive tract, links back to the spine. Nerves that signal the digestive system to operate properly can be pinched, inflamed, or destroyed over time if the spine is misaligned. This may result in poor digestion performance and other common symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, nausea, and acid reflux. The spine and nerve system regulate a range of activities beyond digestion.
Those who have scoliosis or other spinal disorders may frequently feel listless, foggy-headed, experience back and neck discomfort (or other postural-related pain), have a hard time standing upright for lengthy periods of time, and don’t feel comfortable moving and twisting in their bodies.
Scoliosis and spinal misalignment can be really tough to live with. Scoliosis, however, may cause pain and discomfort in some individuals, who feel that their posture has been harmed, their flexibility and mobility have been reduced, and they would be able to do more if they corrected their spinal imbalance.
“Scoliosis is the cause of my pain.”
Here at Advanced Spine and Posture, we pride ourselves on thoroughly understanding each of our patients. We don’t start any treatment until we have conducted a complete assessment to figure out what is going on with your spine. This includes x-rays, advanced digital imaging technology, and other evaluations. By getting to know you personally–your symptoms, conditions, story, and lifestyle–we can ensure that we provide the best possible care for you.
Scoliosis and Back Pain in Las Vegas, Alta Rancho – Dr. Stephanie Youngblood
If Dr. Youngblood understands your body and its demands completely, you may be qualified for therapy. Advanced Spine & Posture offers non-invasive treatment. We utilize a variety of treatments and therapies to assist cure the spine at Advanced Spine & Posture. The goal of treatment is to restore as much balance to the spine as possible, taking into account your particular anatomy.
The goal of a postural correction is to provide relief from pain, reduce discomfort, or improve mobility and range of motion. This will change for everyone depending on their age, flexibility, body type, lifestyle, weight, and other factors. This is why each person gets a unique treatment plan at Advanced Spine & Posture—we understand that health care isn’t “one size fits all.”
If you want to explore the tailored treatment options we can offer, it’s time to book your first consultation. You’re conveniently located near Advanced Spine and Posture if you live in Alta Rancho or Las Vegas. Give us a call today so that we can schedule your first appointment!
