Scoliosis can be challenging and raise your pain levels and severely affect your quality of life. At Corrective Chiropractic in London, ON, our chiropractor wants to help you get relief from the pain, and improve your overall health and quality of life. Here's a look at how scoliosis can affect your daily life, and how our chiropractor can help.

What Is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a specific curvature of the spine that often starts in childhood and progresses into adulthood.  There are specific measurements on an xray that need to be made to diagnose scoliosis. The curvature from scoliosis can cause back pain and symptoms in other parts of the body. Further as the curve gets worse, it will lead to damage of the joints (arthritis and disc degeneration). The curve in the spine can put pressure on the discs and nerves, causing inflammation and serious symptoms. Scoliosis can also lead to fatigue, because of the curved spine and its effect on surrounding tissues, posture, and alignment.

Scoliosis can also make breathing difficult, because the spine curve can compress the lungs and ribcage. This condition can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty taking deep breaths, and in severe cases affect the function of other organs.

Effects of Scoliosis on Daily Life

The effects of scoliosis can make it challenging to live an everyday, active life. The pain and fatigue can make it hard to exercise, and the curve in the spine can make it difficult to do everyday activities, such as bending over or reaching for things. Other symptoms you might feel include:

• Numbness
• Pinched nerve pain
• Leg pain
• Back pain
• Arm, Shoulder or hand pain

The effects of scoliosis can also lead to social isolation, because of the visible curve in the spine. This isolation can make people self-conscious to seek help.

How Our Chiropractor Can Help

At Corrective Chiropractic, we want to help you find relief from your scoliosis symptoms. Our chiropractor will perform a comprehensive exam and xray analysis to determine the cause of your pain and develop a treatment plan to address it. Treatment options might include:

• Chiropractic adjustments
• 3D-Traction
• Mirror image rehabilitation
• Exercise and stretching
• Lifestyle changes
• Corrective bracing

Experience Relief from Scoliosis Today

If you're looking for relief from scoliosis symptoms, call Corrective Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor in London, ON. We'll work with you to find the best treatment options for your spinal health and wellness! Call us today at (519) 474-6808 to schedule an appointment.