Can Chiropractors Treat Kyphosis? What to Know
Dr. Katalina Dean2026-04-01T13:34:28-06:00Kyphosis is the thoracic spine’s natural curve, but when excessive (hyperkyphosis) it disrupts alignment. Chiropractic care and exercise can reduce pain.
Kyphosis is the thoracic spine’s natural curve, but when excessive (hyperkyphosis) it disrupts alignment. Chiropractic care and exercise can reduce pain.
Scoliosis can increase spinal rigidity over time, making treatment harder. A custom brace like ScoliBrace® helps guide the spine into better alignment.
Scoliosis is a 3D spinal condition that can cause uneven hips and pelvic rotation, leading to pelvic pain. Proactive treatment can help reduce symptoms.
A car accident can cause traumatic scoliosis by damaging the spine’s structure and stability, disrupting alignment and leading to an abnormal spinal curvature.
As scoliosis progresses, severe untreated cases can impact lungs, heart, and digestion. Early, customized treatment helps prevent organ involvement.
Scoliosis bends and twists the spine, causing uneven posture and pain. Severe cases can compress organs and disrupt nerves, leading to digestive issues.
Can you play soccer with scoliosis? In many cases, yes—but activity recommendations depend on age, curve severity, and type. Always get provider approval first.
Scoliosis and swimming vary by patient: when approved and customized, swimming can improve core strength, disc health, and pain relief, though some strokes are restricted.
Yoga isn’t a scoliosis treatment, but approved poses can improve flexibility, core strength, posture, and pain relief when tailored to spinal curves.
Exercise can help scoliosis when approved and targeted, but some moves increase risk. Learn benefits, precautions, and exercises to avoid.