Scoliosis treatment Singapore — scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. At Family Health Chiropractic, we provide gentle chiropractic care and monitoring for patients with scoliosis of all ages, from school-age children to adults.
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis involves a sideways curvature of the spine, often forming an “S” or “C” shape when viewed from behind. Most cases are idiopathic (cause unknown) and develop during the adolescent growth spurt. In adults, scoliosis can also develop due to degenerative changes in the spine.
Signs and Symptoms of Scoliosis
- Uneven shoulders — one shoulder blade appears more prominent
- Uneven waist — the body appears to lean to one side
- One hip appearing higher than the other
- Back pain or fatigue, particularly after prolonged activity
- Ribs appearing more prominent on one side when bending forward
How Chiropractic Helps with Scoliosis
While chiropractic cannot straighten a structural scoliosis, it can help reduce pain, improve spinal mobility, slow progression in some cases, and improve quality of life. Our chiropractors work collaboratively and may refer patients to orthopaedic specialists for bracing or surgical evaluation when appropriate. Early detection through scoliosis screening is important, and we see many school-age children for routine assessment.