Scoliosis ... A Case Study
Part 2
Last time we talked about a 17 year old teenager who presented with a S-shaped scoliosis curve affecting the thoracic and lumbar spine.
This patient started postural correction care right away and a follow-up postural xray was taken 7 months later.
The thoracic curve which initially measured 28 degrees, now measured 19 degrees. This is a reduction (improvement) of 9 degrees.
The lumbar spine curve which initially measured 35 degrees, now measured 28 degrees. This is a reduction (improvement) of 7 degrees.
And another thing to note is that this patient became less reliant on the asthma puffer as the thoracic spine curve improved.
Why? Because better posture here allows better movement of the rib cage and thus improved lung capacity (more oxygen).
We are now in a holding pattern and even though a curve still remains, its impact on this patients overall health has been lessened.
Remember that all children should have a thorough posture check every year starting at 5 years of age.
Life Chiropractic Centre offers complimentary posture checks as a community service for all kids, and parents too.
The number to call to schedule your appointment is 905 335 LIFE (5433).
This patient started postural correction care right away and a follow-up postural xray was taken 7 months later.
The thoracic curve which initially measured 28 degrees, now measured 19 degrees. This is a reduction (improvement) of 9 degrees.
The lumbar spine curve which initially measured 35 degrees, now measured 28 degrees. This is a reduction (improvement) of 7 degrees.
And another thing to note is that this patient became less reliant on the asthma puffer as the thoracic spine curve improved.
Why? Because better posture here allows better movement of the rib cage and thus improved lung capacity (more oxygen).
We are now in a holding pattern and even though a curve still remains, its impact on this patients overall health has been lessened.
Remember that all children should have a thorough posture check every year starting at 5 years of age.
Life Chiropractic Centre offers complimentary posture checks as a community service for all kids, and parents too.
The number to call to schedule your appointment is 905 335 LIFE (5433).