Scoliosis in Wichita is a sideways (lateral) curvature of the spine and impacts about 2-3% of the population in the United States.  It is more prevalent in females and generally diagnosed around the ages of 10-15 years of age.  Many people with scoliosis have noticeably uneven shoulders, waist or hips, a rib hump, or prominence of the lower back on the side of the curvature.  Since a scoliosis will cause many imbalances in the spine, it can lead to severe joint or muscle pain and cause degenerative changes over time.

3 Natural Treatments for Scoliosis

• Chiropractic Adjustments - Like all other forms of treatments for scoliosis, chiropractic doesn’t fix, cure or reverse it.  However, chiropractic adjustments at Optimal Wellness in Wichita can be an effective way to manage scoliosis by helping to increase posture and mobility of the joints and decreasing pain.  Chiropractic adjustments can also help to reduce the degeneration that occurs from the imbalances caused by the scoliosis.
• Massage Therapy – A scoliosis will cause muscles on one side of the spine to constantly be under significant stretch and the muscles on the other side to constantly be under strain.  This can be very uncomfortable or even painful.  Massages can help relieve the tension in the muscles and eliminate the trigger points caused by overactive muscles.
• Core Strengthening – Your core muscles are vital to being able to support your spine.  When you have severe imbalances in your spine, like you do when you have a scoliosis, it becomes even more important to have a strong core.

If you or someone that you know has been diagnosed with a scoliosis in Wichita, call us at Optimal Wellness at (316) 425-1911 to see how we might be able to help you manage it.