Tag Archives: curvature of the spine

Scoliosis and How it Is Treated

Your scoliosis chiropractor can recommend a few different treatment options for you. Scoliosis and How to Treat It Scoliosis treatment is based on a lot of factors, such as the curvature of the spine, how long the patient has had it, whether or not it is a temporary condition, and whether or not it even […]

Scoliosis Braces: Past and Present Part 2

Scoliosis braces have come a long way.  Part two of a series will explore more about scoliosis bracing. What other types of scoliosis braces are there? There is the Charleston brace. What is a Charleston Brace? What is a Charleston brace?  According to Spine-Health:  “The Charleston Bending Brace “This type of brace is also called a “nighttime” […]

Scoliosis Causes: Genetics and Disease

What causes scoliosis?  While there are some inroads to knowing it, in a lot of cases, we don’t know.  This article will explore some known factors for developing curvature of the spine. Spina Bifida:  One Cause of Scoliosis Spina bifida is one cause of scoliosis.  What is spina bifida? According to WebMD: “Spina bifida is […]