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A member asked:
My chiropractor thinks he can fix my scoliosis, is there any evidence to back this up?
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Scoliosis & Chiro: No. They deal with positional alignment and scoliosis is structural.
Answered 8/21/2013
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No: No evidence at all. Functional scoliosis (rotation due to bad posture etc) may improve a bit but not a structural spinal deformity. Active therapy (frequent intense exercises to strengthen the paraspinous muscles e.g. Rowing, swimming) is effective. Some quick passive twisting action is not going to improve anything. Make sure you see a neurosurgeon or conservative spine orthopedist for this.
Answered 8/21/2013
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