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Scoliosis and Chiropractic: Stay 
Ahead of the Curve
  
Introduction
It is common to get used to and complacent about certain 
chronic aches and pains. However, for some people, 
symptoms like uneven hips, a high shoulder, the head 
being off center, head tilt, and back and leg pain may be a 
sign of undiagnosed scoliosis. Scoliosis is often 
discovered in children around their puberty growth spurt, 
but the majority of adults with scoliosis don’t even know 
they have it. Rather than “toughing it out” and allowing the 
problem to worsen, seeking a Eugene Chiropractor and 
“staying ahead of the curve” will help you stay on your feet 
and ensure you are able to do what you love. 
  
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is commonly defined as a sideways curvature of 
the spine with vertebral rotation. A normal, healthy spine 
has an S-shaped curve to it. This “S” shape would be 
apparent when looking at a spine from the side, but would 
appear fairly straight up and down if looking from behind. A 
spine with scoliosis would look curved when viewed from 
directly behind – as if someone rotated the spine from its 
normal position.
Scoliosis can be quite debilitating if serious enough and 
left untreated. A particularly severe scoliosis spinal curve 
can make it hard for the lungs and heart to their job 
properly, since the spine is reducing the amount of space 
available in the chest. Scoliosis can also cause deformity 
a nd chronic pain until the sp ine is restored to its proper 
alignment. 
 What Causes It?
Although an exact cause is never identified in approximately 
80% of scoliosis cases, researchers believe it is most 
commonly caused by a combination of both environmental 
(your habits) and genetic factors. Conditions such as cerebral 
palsy and muscular dystrophy can create a structural 
scoliosis; the most common form of scoliosis, in which the 
spine’s abnormal structure is considered permanent until 
treatment. Additionally, birth defects, spinal injury and 
degenerative changes can be causative factors for a scoliotic 
curve
Some people with generally normal spine structure can still 
suffer from a more sudden, often temporary form of scoliosis 
known as nonstructural scoliosis. Nonstructural scoliosis can 
be  caused by muscle spasm s, spinal inflammation, or a 
significant difference in leg heights. 
How does Chiropractic Help?
Chiropractic is an excellent, non-surgical way to improve and 
manage most cases of scoliosis, and our Eugene 
chiropractors here at Back2Strength are some of the best in 
assisting those with this condition. One of the first goals in 
improving curvature issues in the spine is by re-centering the 
head. There is no turning or twisting of the neck when 
receiving scoliosis-specific adjustments. Instead, our 
chiropractors will apply precise and gentle forces into the 
neck’s bones – sometimes with an adjusting instrument. 
Additionally, attention is given to optimizing motion patterns 
throughout the spine to help ease stress on the areas within 
the spine that a simply not moving through their proper 
motion pattern. Stretching and strengthening exercises are 
als o given to help improve mobi lity and stability of the spine.
Back2Strength
Back2Strength is committed to improving your health through the natural benefits of 
chiropractic care. We believe a strong back is a healthy back. 
Phone Number
(541) 484-0360
Email Address
[email protected]
  
Website
https://www.back2strength.net