Chiropractor Help for Scoliosis

Do you have uneven shoulders? Or does one side of your back appear different in height when you bend forward? Is your head not centered with the rest of your body? Or do you have lower back pain or difficulty in breathing? These can be signs of scoliosis which is the most common spine condition found worldwide. Fortunately, it can be treated right away with the support of a chiropractor who will create a treatment plan best for you!

Scoliosis is when your spine is curved sideways, typically in the shape of the letters “C” and “S”. For a normal spine, its natural curvature normally appears straight. Conditions range from mild to severe, depending on each patient and the severity of symptoms. 

Here at Shakti Chiro in Vaughan, Dr. Rogini sees many patients every day who have scoliosis and she will help you get better starting from your initial appointment. Dr. Rogini will take a look at your medical history, assess your body for misalignments in the spine, complete a non-invasive physical exam and may send you for X-rays to determine a chiropractic care plan that will address your needs!

What are some of the symptoms of scoliosis?

You may experience these following symptoms:

• Back pain
• Constant leaning to one side
• Uneven leg length 
• Uneven shoulders
• Rounded shoulders/shoulder blades that stick out
• Shortness of breath
• One side of the hip more prominent than the other
• Head is not centered

Scoliosis can be seen in infants or adolescents. Yes, Shakti Chiro also helps young patients with these conditions so that they can be addressed right away and so it will not interfere with their life going into adulthood! In infants, some symptoms that can be seen are:

• A visible bulge on one side of the chest
• Tilted waistline
• Laying down on the side where the body is curved
• Pants and shirts may not fit proper

What are the causes of scoliosis?

There are many different causes of scoliosis that may originate as young as 6 months old, to having it developing later on in adulthood. In some cases this condition can originate from birth, if the bones in the spine abnormally develop as a growing fetus. A common cause can be poor posture, which comes from many different scenarios as we all go through life. Slouching or sitting down for too long, carrying heavy backpacks to work, lifting heavy objects with improper form, are some examples that lead to poor posture and can affect your everyday life when not addressed. Other sources can include, but not limited to:

• Cerebral palsy
• Infections
• Tumors
• Genetic conditions such as Marfan syndrome or Down syndrome

If children with scoliosis leave it untreated, especially if their curves are larger, then it could be a likely chance for them to develop chronic back pain as adults as well as other complications that they might not even know had originated from scoliosis. Just like a flower, the roots have to be acknowledged and taken care of for a proper foundation to grow and blossom. 

Chiropractic care focuses on the spine and how it communicates with the nervous system. Think about our daily routines. Our bodies are constantly undergoing stress, whether we are living a sedentary lifestyle, or working a physically demanding career that requires daily lifting and bending. All the stress that accumulates in our body is left inside when not treated, and there comes a point where the body can’t manage stress like it used to anymore, developing into diseases or illness. Just like how our spine tries to maintain balance, our overall body needs to maintain balance as well so that we can live a well-rounded lifestyle. 

Patients with scoliosis can still be able to make progress, as long as they are committed to being treated and follow the chiropractic treatment plan. We don’t want pain to overcome our daily activities and allow us to develop self-limiting beliefs. Anyone with a spine deserves the best treatment to alleviate those subluxations and therefore create positive systems in our nervous system to distribute to the rest of our bodies!

Finding solutions

At Shakti Chiro, Dr. Rogini is here to help assess your spine and thoroughly explain your X-rays to you and what specific segments of the spine are subluxated. With this, she will create a treatment plan which has you come in consistently, depending on your condition. This Chiropractic Care plan varies patient to patient, addressing your individual needs. This consistent effort will allow your spine to recover at a steady pace and most importantly, has you become consistent to reaching your full healthy potential!

With every spinal adjustment comes a decrease in inflammation in the body, causing a direct effect on the brain. Some people may see Chiropractic care as just putting a bone back in place, but it does more than that. Every adjustment recalibrates the brain, directly changing the immune system and the digestive system for the better. Our bodies are very smart, as they are composed of many bodily symptoms that work together to develop methods on how the body can heal from past memories and physical traumas. Our bodies are very smart, as we store lots of memories of past physical traumas and methods the body uses to heal. Every adjustment helps improve learning and memory, resetting your hormones and emotions as well. 

Exercises and stretches, can also supplement your chiropractic treatment plan to improve posture, develop core strength, and reduce spinal stress. Dr. Rogini may also recommend stretches and exercises depending on your progress to improve mobility and alleviate the pain. 

How Holistic Chiropractic differs from Regular Chiropractic:

Our clinic is holistically trained to heal patients through Chiropractic Care. We strive to identify the root cause of the condition so that we can not only address your spine, but implement new habits that can better your lifestyle. Dr. Rogini takes time to educate every patient on the importance of having a healthy spine, and what parts of the body are necessary to work on to relieve scoliosis. 

Our spine is deeply connected with the nervous system, and it determines how our brain responds to how we move and act. So if our spine has lots of stresses, also known as subluxations, then it causes a flood of negative signals to the brain, therefore affecting our hormonal system, digestive system, and immune system. This is why you may see some scoliosis patients with digestive issues, as the digestive system has a harder time absorbing nutrients that are essential to the body. Sometimes, the abnormal curve of the neck can constrict the esophagus, making it harder to swallow food. Our goal at Shakti Chiro is to reduce these symptoms that can interrupt your regular routine, because you deserve the best care and treatment. 

Holistic Chiropractors also heavily focus on working on their patient’s emotional well-being alongside getting their spine treated. Dr. Rogini shares many methods on how to manage your emotions, such as breathing exercises, practicing self-love, and knowing yourself at a deeper level. Once you begin to understand and become aware of how you can treat your well-being, then the body starts to follow and heal naturally. A hormone called dopamine is also being released after every chiropractic adjustment, which not only helps adjust your spinal needs, but regulates your emotions to reduce feelings of anger and depression. 

Book online or call us at 905-553-0397 to see Dr. Rogini today to address your spinal needs and begin your wellness journey!