Scoliosis and Chiropractic in Walnut Creek

Elon Bartlett is a scoliosis chiropractor in Walnut Creek, CA who customizes every visit to suit your particular needs. At the beginning of care he’ll examine your condition and will really take the time to listen to you. Dr Bartlett will explain his approach, and what he can do to help you.

Scoliosis chiropractic treatments at Acorn Wellness Center are long enough to always include soft tissue work which addresses the muscle tension patterns associated with scoliosis.

Visits that focus on scoliosis and chiropractic care will also include instruction on stretching and strengthening exercises and ways to alter your lifestyle, all with the goal of preventing your scoliosis from causing you future problems.

Can a Chiropractor Help with Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. Since the spine is supposed to curve front to back, but not sideways, when it does curve sideways it’s called “curvature” of the spine. The most common time for scoliosis to appear is in adolescence so it’s important to be checked as a teenager, and if detected, it’s necessary to repeat tests in order to know the rate of progression. Most cases are mild, in which case chiropractic treatment is very effective at managing the symptoms of scoliosis, but occasionally moderate or severe cases can cause spinal deformity that can lead to other issues in the body, so it’s important to make sure your case isn’t progressing.

Scoliosis leads to increased biomechanical stress on spinal joints, which ultimately makes you likely to develop pain in the region. The active massage employed at Acorn Wellness Center reduces muscle tension and the chiropractic adjustments increase motion of the spinal joints, helping your body to maintain flexibility. Regular visits will keep pain at bay, as well will prevent your scoliosis from progressively getting worse.

The goal of your Walnut Creek chiropractor will be to improve the form and function of your body, which is possible even if the scoliosis doesn’t go away, which ultimately leads to a better quality of life.
If you are dealing with pain or discomfort from scoliosis, it’s time to add your Walnut Creek chiropractor to your care team. Acorn Wellness Center specializes in treating problems of the musculoskeletal system. Whether you recently learned that you have scoliosis, or have been dealing with it for decades, let us help you get on a course of healing and long-term spinal health. Can a chiropractor help with scoliosis? Absolutely!