Showing posts with label Scoliosis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scoliosis. Show all posts

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Health Warning Signals

It is possible to have a cavity in our teeth and not know it. The same holds true for your spine. You may have a subluxation without being aware of it. Here are a few signs that your spine might be out of alignment:

1. One leg is shorter than the other

2. Joints of the body hurt

3. One shoulder is higher than the other

4. A foot is turned in or out

5. Hyperactivity

6. Sinus problems

7. Asthma and Wheezing

8. Frequent colds

9. Colic

10. Scoliosis – lateral bending of the spine

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Health Warning Signals

It is possible to have a cavity in our teeth and not know it. The same holds true for your spine. You may have a subluxation without being aware of it. Here are a few signs that your spine might be out of alignment: 

1. One leg is shorter than the other

2. Joints of the body hurt

3. One shoulder is higher than the other

4. A foot is turned in or out

5. Hyperactivity

6. Sinus problems

7. Asthma and Wheezing

8. Frequent colds

9. Colic

10. Scoliosis – lateral bending of the spine

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Scoliosis Part II


Scoliosis treatment has changed through out the years. Full body casts with steel rods were inserted into the spine. Electric muscle stimulation was also used. The latest research shows that the problems from scoliosis are related to nerve interference.

Chiropractic adjustments help realign the vertebrae, and this has a positive effect on the nerve flow to various parts of the body.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Scoliosis Part I

During the early school years, most children are given a scoliosis exam.  The doctor or nurse conducting the exam is checking to make sure the spine is within normal range.  Scoliosis is an excessive twisting or bending of the spine.  

The cause of scoliosis is pretty much a mystery.  A small portion of about 10% can be connected to tumors, disc problems, infections, and birth deformity. 

Scoliosis is not a terminal condition.  Most people live normal lives, and some don’t even know they have scoliosis.  In a few cases when the spine is twisted or bent 30°-40° there is a possibility of acquiring complications to the heart and lungs.  This is brought on by an interference between the spinal cord and the targeted organ.