Scoliosis Specialist for Children in Augusta GA

Treatments for Children with Scoliosis in Augusta GA

What Is Scoliosis?

When someone develops a slightly greater curve than “normal” it is called Scoliosis (from the Greek word for “crooked”). It is known that most people are able to live normal lives; however, cases when the curve is severe are when people can suffer from internal problems.

Proof That Chiropractic Works for Scoliosis

For years it has been debated if chiropractic care can help reduce spinal curvatures.  A study by Charles “Skip” Lantz, DC, PhD, director of research of Life Chiropractic College West, and his associates found that “children with mild scoliosis treated with chiropractic adjustments have shown a reduction in their spinal curvature.” The study, which was conducted over a three-year period, noted that the medical community does not offer treatment for spinal curves of less than 20 degrees and that chiropractic appears to offer an advantage in the management and monitoring of the early stages of scoliosis.

Chiropractic adjustments can help with severe scoliosis as well. Several cases have been publicized as having been improved by chiropractic care. One notable case study was that of a 10-year-old girl with a severe scoliosis of 48 degrees. After ten chiropractic adjustments her mother reported a happier child, and her scoliosis reduced to 12 degrees.

Getting Treated for Scoliosis in Augusta GA

As experienced Augusta GA Chiropractors and Evans GA Chiropractors, Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic we has great success in treating children with varying degrees of scoliosis.  Traditional medical treatments for scoliosis are very invasive, and the results have not been proven beneficial for the patient.   In fact, traditional medicine does not offer any treatment for a scoliosis curve of less then 20 degrees.

Parents and their children are welcome to schedule a complimentary consultation at our office, where we can privately discuss your child’s current condition and if our scoliosis treatments would be a good match for your child.

The earlier a child receives chiropractic care, the greater the chance that we can make a marked correction.