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Can a chiropractor correct curvature of the spine?
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No: If you are speaking of scoliosis or structural kyphosis, there are no studies to show that chiropractic manipulations can correct these conditions.
Answered 6/23/2018
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No: A chiropractor can offer relief for back pain. But the curve is a structural deformity that can only be corrected surgically. However, everyone does not need surgical correction. See a spine surgeon for an evaluation before continuing with a chiropractor.
Answered 6/23/2018
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Depends: If the curvature is due to a disc herniation or muscle spasm, chiropractic treatment may help to alleviate the pain resolving this functional or non structural scoliosis. For all other types of scoliosis, the answer is no.
Answered 2/21/2019
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