Scoliosis occurs when your spine is curved or bends abnormally to its side and rotates vertically. Undiagnosed scoliosis can lead to severe consequences. It is important for parents to be able to identify the symptoms and signs of scoliosis to reduce any long-term effects. If your child shows any of these signs you should take them to a chiropractor that offers scoliosis screening in Lincoln Park. The attending chiropractor will analyze your child’s spine and take their history down to make a determination as to whether or not they have the condition.
Shoulders
The first step is to check their shoulders. If your child has scoliosis, their shoulders will have uneven heights and their shoulder blades will also be different sizes. This is a result of the spine pushing the shoulders higher or outwards.
Head and pelvis alignment
Another sign is their head would not be aligned with their pelvis. Their head should be centered above the pelvis if their spine is straight. Scoliosis would create an uneven spine which can lead to the head leaning more towards one side or another.
Hips and waist
The hips should also be straight on a horizontal axis. If one side of the hips is tilted above the other, it shows that the spine is curving vertically. Also, the waist should have an even curve. Scoliosis would make one side of the waist more curved than the other.
Ribs and body
Looking at the ribs will also show signs of scoliosis. An uneven rib cage shows that scoliosis has affected the growth of the ribs. When the spine is curved it will be very obvious on the entire body as well. You will notice that the body is leaning towards one side.
Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Injury Centers offers scoliosis screenings and other high quality chiropractic care. For scoliosis treatment contact sportsinjurycenters.com.
