Scoliosis is a condition in which there is an abnormal lateral deviation of the spine. If you look at a person from the back side, the spine has a C-shape or S-shape curve instead of the normal, vertically upright orientation.

There are two categories of scoliosis: postural scoliosis and structural scoliosis. The purpose of this article is to distinguish these two types of scoliosis, to describe the chiropractic approach to scoliosis care and lastly, to differentiate this from the medical approach. This is so that you may better understand some of the various available options for scoliosis care. If you are looking for Scoliosis treatment in Bowmanville then go through http://www.spinewise.ca/scoliosis/.

Functional / Postural Scoliosis:

A postural scoliosis is basically a postural adaptation to an imbalance in your base of support. For example, a leg length inequality or a low arch on one side compared to the other. This will cause the pelvis to dip down on one side. Then your spine will curve as an adaptive response because all of the joints are functionally connected.

Structural Scoliosis:

A structural scoliosis is a bit more complex to deal with. There are many types of structural scoliosis. One such type is teenage idiopathic scoliosis. This is a rigid, inflexible spinal curve and for unknown reasons, the spine just grows that way. While the spine continues to grow, there is a risk that it will continue to get worse.