The Effects of Scoliosis on Daily Life and How a Chiropractor Can Help Reduce Its Effects

Scoliosis can have a lot of different effects on patients. The symptoms that the patient has will often depend on the severity of her scoliosis. There are many people who have a small degree of this condition and don't need any treatment. However, there are also people who have moderate to severe cases of this condition and can be treated for it by a chiropractor. Both boys and girls can develop this condition, but it more commonly shows up in girls. It generally begins during the time right before puberty begins when children have a big growth spurt. The condition can make daily life harder for many patients and often can be helped by treatment. We at Clark Chiropractic Clinic serve the Odessa, TX, and Midland, TX, areas to help scoliosis patients.

Effects on Daily Life

While it's most common to have only mild effects from scoliosis, there are many people who do have those effects and are looking for help. The curve of the spine is more pronounced in some patients, and this can make the chest too small to comfortably hold the heart and lungs. For some patients, this makes breathing harder, and they may struggle with exercising. They may also have some problems with their heart because of this smaller chest cavity. Scoliosis can make many movements more difficult, and this may be helped with chiropractic care.

Treatments for Scoliosis

Patients can have chiropractic adjustments and corrective exercises to help. For better spine positioning, many patients get regular chiropractic spinal adjustments to help relieve the symptoms of this condition. Spinal adjustments can help relieve pain by helping to realign the spine. When properly aligned, the spine can exert less pressure on the nerves and help the body to function.

See a Chiropractor on Our Team

When you or your child need a chiropractor serving the Odessa, TX, or Midland, TX, areas, give us a call today to schedule your appointment. Call us at (432) 337-5553 for Clark Chiropractic Clinic.