Scoliosis is a sideways curve in your spine that is often detected in childhood or teenage years. The angle of the curve may vary, but anything more than 10 degrees is considered scoliosis.
If you suspect you have scoliosis, you may lean a little when you stand. Other symptoms include:
Untreated scoliosis can lead to significant pain, stiffness, fatigue, and numbness from pinched nerves. It is important you have any signs or symptoms of scoliosis assessed so you can get the treatment you need.
When you visit Optimum Wellness Centres for a consultation, you will be met with friendly staff to check and make sure that all of your required information is on file. We will then have a no-obligation conversation about why you seek treatment and what you want to get out of it.
We use various tests, including X-rays and MRIs, to determine if you have scoliosis. We may also use physical exams to assess your spine and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
After thoroughly examining you, your doctor can make an accurate diagnosis of your scoliosis and its severity. Depending on your spine and your symptoms, they can work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Your treatment plan will depend on the symptoms you’re experiencing and the severity of your condition. Typically, your treatment will fall into 1 of 3 categories:
Observation involves monitoring your condition for any changes. This is usually for milder cases that may not get worse.
Nonsurgical options involve custom back braces to stop the progression of scoliosis as the body shifts and grows.
Surgical options are necessary when your scoliosis affects your lungs. The small bones in your spine will be fused to prevent the spine’s curve from worsening.
If your scoliosis treatment involves a brace, your doctor will discuss the length of time you will likely need to wear it for. It depends solely on your condition and diagnosis.
Spinal fusion surgery involves a lengthy procedure that will likely include a week-long hospital stay. Following the surgery, recovery will usually require you to miss at least 3 to 4 weeks of school or work.
Staying active is important to your overall health, so please continue to exercise as you would regularly. Your doctor may advise you against any specific exercises that may hinder treatment.
We want our services to be accessible to all, so you do not need a doctor’s referral to access treatment.
I was referred by a friend to Jency Henry Physiotherapist at Macleod trail Optimum for my back pain. She is amazing, she knows what she is doing. She was explaining during the assessment and treatment session about what are my issues and what needs to be treated or taken care. I was very satisfied about her approach in treating my pain. I came to understand about my body better like my weakness and tightness. I feel very light as if most of my weight has been off from my back after my session.
Just have to thank Dr. Nina!!! The chiropractic care I receive is outstanding and with such precision and creativity! I have an autoimmune condition called Scleroderma which causes extreme mis-alignment and muscle/joint pain. After an adjustment I feel amazing and helps me to cope with the symtoms so I don’t have to take pharmaceuticals that often. Also, I notice my low blood pressure is back to normal since I have been seeing Dr. Nina. I am so relieved I can start up my adjustments again. I have referred my nieces, my sister, and my friend and they all are of the same opinion!! Dr. Nina is my Chiropractor for life!!!
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Made the mistake of going to another provider based on them open on Saturday, what a mistake. Minimal relieve and care. I returned to Dr. Jamie Mulholland in Airdrie and what a difference. Hips line up, pain on standing gone, not hunched over due to lower and upper back pain, headaches relieve in the first visit back to Dr. Jamie. Won’t venture away again.
Realiza of Sunridge location is highly recommended for her massage skills. She takes time to understand client’s concern and offers an effective approach to address them.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Jackie Fairbourn for over 8 years and I highly recommend her as an amazingly gifted healing facilitator. She continues to impress me with her openness to adding gentle healing approaches to her extensive chiropractic skill set. Lately I have particularly enjoyed the tension-relieving benefits resulting from receiving Body Code, Emotional Code and now, Network Care. I appreciate her calm, informed and intuitive healing support.
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How do we stretch safely to avoid injury? Follow these guidelines, and talk to your therapist about which stretches are best for you! There is no good or bad stretch s- its about what is appropriate for YOU! Warm-up: This prepares the body and mind for the stretches, increases the muscle temperature, and increases blood […]
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If you want to maximize the benefits of stretching, finding the right type and category of stretches is important. Static Stretching: These are stretches that have no movement. Once you’re in the stretch, you stay there for the duration of the exercise. The muscle is stretched, under tension, and it’s opposing muscles are relaxed. Then […]
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This article is going to dive deeper into the specific benefits of stretching. If you have more specific questions, talk to your provider. Improved Range of Motion: By putting out body in certain positions, we help lengthen the muscles involved. This helps reduce muscle tension and we can increase our range of motion. Why does […]
