What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves from side to side. Patients may be born with it, or scoliosis can develop as they mature. In some cases, another medical condition or a trauma may be the cause. When scoliosis occurs in the cervical (upper neck) area, it can affect the Atlas vertebra. Like the Greek god for whom it is named, this bone at the top of the spine is responsible for holding up the entire head. When it is properly aligned, or orthogonal, the rest of the spine functions smoothly, but when it shifts out of alignment due to scoliosis or other factors, it can affect all of the other vertebrae in a domino fashion. If the head is not centered directly above the pelvis, the rest of your body can also become misaligned causing pain, discomfort and difficulty in moving.

Fortunately for patients of Back to Health Family Chiropractic our Fort Worth chiropractor, Dr. Chris Michlin, is the only Board Certified Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractor in North Texas. This gentle form of care for the upper neck and cervical area is combined with spinal adjustments and manipulation to relieve pressure, bring the spine into alignment, and provide pain relief. Many patients report immediate improvement after treatment with this technique.

The Atlas Orthogonal adjustments can bring upon such significant results for those with scoliosis that a scoliosis specialist comes to Back To Health Family Chiropractic from New York once a month to see his local patients and refer them to Dr. Michlin for a team approach to healthcare. By wearing a soft scoliosis brace and receiving atlas adjustments, one patient's spinal curvature had a 17 degree reduction in less than seven months!

Gentle Care for Relief for Other Forms of Back Pain

Dr. Michlin uses Atlas Orthogonal on scoliosis patients of all ages, but it is also effective at relieving pain caused by other problems such as sciatica, fibromyalgia, auto accident injuries, sports injuries, or work-related injuries. After a thorough examination to determine the extent of your scoliosis or other spinal issue, he may recommend a treatment plan that could combine Atlas Orthogonal with other specific full spine chiropractic techniques, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, food and airborne allergy testing, or lifestyle advice to help you get back to feeling your best.

If it's time for you to get back to health, Atlas Orthogonal might be right for you. Browse our website now for full information on this beneficial healing technique.

How has scoliosis affected your ability to move freely and enjoy life?