Langley Scoliosis Diagnosis and Treatment
Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. It begins as a postural distortion and may become a permanent deformity. Allowed to advance, it may interfere with the lungs, heart and many other vital organs.
What is scoliosis?
Scoliosis is the outcome of a progressive 3D deformation of the spine.
- Scoliosis affects between 2 and 3% of the population.
- 8 out of 10 severe cases are young females.
- Scoliosis begins in childhood or adolescence.
- In many cases, the real cause of scoliosis remains unknown.
If untreated, most severe scoliotic deformations have mid and long-term consequences on:
Vital functions: respiratory and cardiac pathology
Locomotion: pain and mobility limitation
Aesthetic: hunchbacked aspect and short trunk.
At Langley Sports & Rehabilitation, we base our conception of the ideal spine on the exact geometric model of ideal spinal curves as established by the founder of Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP), Dr. Donald Harrison, D.C., MSE, PhD., and colleagues. Based on several studies conducted on healthy subjects, this model displays ideal curvature and reflects optimal postural alignment-a crucial factor in overall wellness.
To better understand scoliosis, we first have to take a look at the role of the spine.
The spine is the framework of the trunk that:
- Supports the head
- Supports the thoracic cage
- Supports the upper arms
- Is embedded in the pelvis, which is supported by the legs.
Its functions are vital because:
- It protects the spinal cord.
- It allows proper functioning of the lungs and heart.
Its role in locomotion is to:
- allow proper body balance.
- control movement harmony and magnitude.
