What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is one of the main contributors of back pain. The condition can also make you more susceptible to hip problems. The good news is, your chiropractor can help you get relief from back and hip pain caused by scoliosis. The chiropractors at King Chiropractic in Potomac, Gaithersburg, Urbana, and Clarksburg, MD, offer effective pain relieving therapies to help you feel better.

Scoliosis is a condition resulting in spinal curvatures. It happens most often during a growth spurt right before puberty and affects about 3% of adolescents, according to the Mayo Clinic. It can also be caused by medical conditions including muscular dystrophy and cerebral palsy. Scoliosis also may have a genetic component because it tends to run in families.

Normal growth of the spinal column is straight down, however in cases of scoliosis, the spine curves sideways. The sideways curvature can cause pressure and pain in the back, hips, chest, and other areas. Scoliosis can also cause more serious complications if the rib cage presses against the heart and lungs. It can become more difficult for the heart to pump, and more difficult to breathe.

There are several noticeable signs of scoliosis, including:

• One shoulder that is higher than the other
• One hip that is higher than the other
• One shoulder blade that is more prominent
• An uneven waist

Most mild cases of scoliosis don’t require treatment, however, if you are suffering from back, hip, or spinal pain related to scoliosis, your chiropractor can help you get relief. At King Chiropractic, your chiropractor may recommend:

• Spinal manipulation to help with proper alignment
• Therapeutic massage to ease muscle tension
• Stretching and posture exercises to ease muscle tension
• Back braces to help keep your spine and back in alignment

If you have back, hip, or spinal pain related to scoliosis, it’s time to talk with an expert, your chiropractor. To find out more about scoliosis and treatment of chronic pain, call the chiropractors at King Chiropractic, with offices in Potomac, Gaithersburg, Urbana, and Clarksburg, MD. Call today!