There is no practitioner more qualified to diagnose scoliosis than a chiropractor who evaluates spines and posture daily and utilizes full spine x-ray regularly. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that in-school scoliosis screenings were ineffective and stressed parents and health care practitioners should monitor youngsters for the condition. Medical treatment is limited and therefore medical doctors often wait for a scoliosis to progress (if it is going to) to the point of requiring bracing or surgery. The chiropractic approach involves applying treatment during the mild scoliotic phase in an effort to avoid invasive approaches.
As chiropractors we will evaluate the patient and create an appropriate treatment protocol that includes, exercises, stretching, physiotherapy and Chiropractic adjustments which have been shown to be highly effective in managing the common complaints associated with scoliosis. A study found that 84 percent of 1,000 young chiropractic patients found an improvement in curvature. However, after the age of 25, bone has completely calcified and any correction becomes more difficult, though symptom management is very effective. In those very rare cases of severe scoliosis, we will refer out for the next appropriate step in care.
To have your child evaluated , please call 661-288-2321 to schedule with Dr. Jeff Bowne. You may also visit his website at www.bownechiropractic.com .