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Suffering From Scoliosis in Tucson AZ?

Scoliosis at Tanque Verde Chiropractic Clinic in Tucson, AZ

Looking for a chiropractor in Tucson AZ who cares for scoliosis? Scoliosis usually begins as a minor bend in the spine that progresses gradually over a lifetime. The diagnosis is made when the spine curves more than ten degrees to the right or left as the patient faces the examiner, and once it reaches the more extreme stages the health consequences can be severe.

The good news is that when the curve is found early and chiropractic care is started, it can be kept from progressing to a debilitating state. Below is how scoliosis develops, what it does to your health, how it is identified, and how chiropractic care in Tucson AZ works against its effects.

What to know about scoliosis

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Scoliosis Relief Options in Tucson AZ

Scoliosis is a bend or curve where a healthy spine would run vertically. The exact origin of the curve is often hard to trace. It can begin as nothing more than a small bend from a single misaligned vertebra — but the body then compensates, building musculature that pulls the spine into further lateral curves in order to keep the head level.

That initial misalignment can come from posture, degenerative disease or a traumatic accident. Many cases begin during rapid growth, particularly between ages 10 and 12, but scoliosis also develops in older adults, where degenerative disorders such as osteoporosis are often behind it.

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Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis

A chiropractor is trained to carry out the examination that establishes whether scoliosis is present. Once it is identified, a full health history follows to find the factors contributing to it, and that assessment determines the appropriate care for the individual case.

Chiropractic care in Tucson AZ is a gentle, conservative approach that can prevent, slow and halt the progression of scoliosis. Specific spinal adjustments are used to reverse the body’s compensations and support the restoration process. If you want a safe, non-invasive approach to scoliosis, chiropractic medicine has your back.

When to seek care for scoliosis in Tucson AZ

Scoliosis is easiest to manage when it is caught early. Arrange an examination if:

  • One shoulder, hip or shoulder blade sits noticeably higher than the other
  • Clothing hangs unevenly, or a waistline looks asymmetrical
  • Your child is between 10 and 12 and going through a rapid growth spurt
  • There is back, neck, shoulder or buttock pain with no obvious injury behind it
  • You have osteoporosis or another degenerative condition and your posture is changing
  • Scoliosis has been diagnosed but nothing is currently being done about it

Call Tanque Verde Chiropractic Clinic at (520) 749-2929 to arrange an examination.

Common questions

Parents, or someone close to the person, are often the first to notice — the shoulders and pelvis stop looking level. A physical examination assesses gait and uses visual and manual examination to evaluate the curve. The Adams position test, where the patient bends forward as far as possible, indicates whether a problem is present, and if a noticeable curvature is found, an x-ray establishes its extent.

If scoliosis and its cause go unchecked, the long-term consequences can be severe. It is associated with back, neck, shoulder and buttock pain, can lead to recurring injuries, and has been linked to sciatica. In severe cases it can reduce lung and heart capacity, cause painful menstruation and lead to physical disability.

Chiropractic care is a gentle, conservative approach that can prevent, slow and stop the progression of a curve, using specific adjustments to reverse the compensations the body has built. What is realistic in any individual case depends on the examination, the health history and how far the curve has already progressed.

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  • Tanque Verde
  • Catalina Foothills
  • Sabino Canyon
  • Rita Ranch
  • Vail
  • Oro Valley
  • Marana

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