Back to School Scoliosis Checks and Sports Physicals

The big wind down before school year starts NOW…buying school supplies, buying new school clothes, getting new athletic equipment. But have you thought about getting them set up for a scoliosis check or sports physical? Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine. Most individuals have very slight scoliotic curves, which are not a threat to their health. However, in approximately five percent of youngsters aged 10-14 (60 percent to 80 percent of whom are female), these curves are severe enough to be classified as clinically significant.

Scoliosis predisposes patients (of any age) to back pain, headaches and other posture related disorders. Early treatment (via an annual scoliosis check) may prevent progression of scoliosis, leading to a less severe curve and fewer related health problems. Some studies show that early chiropractic care and regular adjustments, like that provided by Dr. Amundson, may even reverse scoliosis.

Why Does A Chiropractor Need to Check My Child’s Posture?

Rather than a quick in-school check, more comprehensive spinal checkups are essential for detecting scoliosis in its early stages. Chiropractors, like Dr. Amundson, are an ideal choice for conducting these important evaluations. What makes doctors of chiropractic so adept at identifying scoliosis?

• Chiropractors know the spine-simply put, they spend years of their lengthy education focused on mastering spinal disorders. As a result, doctors of chiropractic are thoroughly versed in the alignment of the spine.

• Chiropractors are comprehensive-here in our office, a posture check-up includes much more than a couple quick tests. The doctor conducts extensive evaluations and follow-up assessments to ensure that patients are in top form.

• Chiropractors Check For More Than Just Scoliosis-Scoliosis is not the only spinal condition commonly seen in young people. Unlike a quick in-school scoliosis check, a chiropractic posture check-up examines patients’ spines for a vast array of disorders. For instance, the doctor will check your child’s spine for an extremely widespread spinal condition known as vertebral subluxation. This occurs when spine bones (vertebrae) become restricted or move slightly out of place. Research links vertebral subluxations in children with a myriad of health problems, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, ear infections, trouble suckling, bed wetting and asthma. A doctor of chiropractic corrects vertebral subluxations with gentle and effective maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments.

Call our office today to set up an appointment for a Scoliosis check or for an upcoming needed sports physical. Sports physicals in our office are only $25! Give Amundson Chiropractic Health Services a call today at 816-220-0660 to get your kiddo scheduled before school starts.