Scoliosis Treatment Bend, OR
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Our Bend chiropractic clinic offer scoliosis treatments. Call us at (541) 480-0518 to schedule your appointment today!
Scoliosis consultation at Elevation Spine Center in Bend Oregon
Scoliosis refers to an abnormal spinal curvature as seen on Xray when looking at the spine from the front. Normally the spine from the front view should be relatively straight. With scoliosis, not only is the spine "crooked" but it is also twisted at the center of the curvature.
Spinal curvature is always most accurately measured by performing a front-to-back Xray view of the spine. In cases where spinal curvature exceeds 10°, it qualifies as scoliosis.
Traditional medical treatment of a scoliosis curvature consists of "watchful waiting" when the spinal curvature is no more than 25°. This means most medical doctors, including orthopedic surgeons, offer no treatment when curves are less than 25°, leaving parents and patients frustrated.
Our Proactive Approach
At Elevation Spine in Bend Oregon, we do not believe "watchful waiting" is the best approach since many cases of scoliosis will progress when under 25°. Proper corrective chiropractic methods have the potential to prevent a scoliosis from worsening and in some cases reduce the curvature.
Scoliosis can affect both adolescents and adults, although it more commonly affects adolescents. In young people, during the growth and development stage, sometimes bones grow asymmetrically and become deformed as they adapt to pressures exerted on the vertebrae of the spine.
The development of scoliosis in adults follows a somewhat different process primarily attributable to pressure which causes the degeneration of bones and discs in the spinal column. This degeneration can often lead to pinched nerve symptoms.
Scoliosis Treatment Approaches
Bend Chiropractor offering multiple treatment options
Medical Doctors
Medical doctors might prescribe drugs and painkillers and in the end, recommend surgery. These may be just masking the problem and providing little hope of success.
Physical Therapists
Will generally take the approach where they perform functional rehabilitation to strengthen the spine and increase mobility. This approach may improve spinal function, but it doesn't restore alignment at all.
Chiropractic Care
At our chiropractic center, we use the two scoliosis-specific exercises that research has shown to be effective when managing scoliosis without surgery. Scoliosis traction using specialized equipment also helps with the stiffer spinal curves.
Scoliosis-Specific Exercises
Strengthening the supporting muscles
Regularly performing these exercises can result in a spinal realignment, strengthening the muscles that support it. For stiffer spines, it is also helpful to include a program that uses mechanical traction that stretches out the spine and helps improve scoliosis by increasing mobility.
Scoliosis Specific Traction
Increasing mobility of the joints
When someone has any structural spinal condition, including scoliosis, spinal traction may be helpful in creating more mobility of the joints. This allows the spine to bend and conform into a better alignment. When done in conjunction with scoliosis specific exercises, stabilization of the spine in this improved alignment can be achieved.
Why Choose Elevation Spine Center?
CBP® Certified Treatment
Advanced protocols specifically designed for scoliosis correction
Digital X-ray Analysis
Precise measurement and monitoring of spinal curvature
Specialized Equipment
State-of-the-art traction and exercise equipment
Comprehensive Care
Treatment for both adolescents and adults
Ready to Address Your Scoliosis?
Don't wait for your scoliosis to progress. Contact Elevation Spine Center today to learn how our specialized treatment approach can help improve your spinal alignment and quality of life.