Scoliosis….What is it?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine; it is a spinal disorder not a disease. Even in it’s earliest stages it may be very difficult to detect. Scoliosis is in general characterized by a sideward curve that produces many postural defects. Scoliosis often appears during the early teen years and may make a pronounced progress during periods of rapid growth.
However, it is also found in young children.
A chiropractor, with intensive training and knowledge of the spine and nerves, is eminently quilified to check for and treat scoliosis.
Check your child and answer the following questions:
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Is one shoulder higher than the other?
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Is one shoulder blade more pronounced than the other?
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Is one hip higher than the other?
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Does the child appear sway backed and is there an increase curve in the low back?
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Does the child have unusually rounded shoulders or hunch back?
If any of these questions were answered yes, an exam for scoliosis is needed.
Let Dr. Oerter make a full assessment.
Don’t put of making that appointment!