Chiropractic Significantly Improves Scoliosis

Chiropractic care, including adjustments and exercises, may significantly improve scoliosis, according to a new report.

The study included 28 patients with scoliosis. According to the report, “The average beginning primary Cobb angle was 44″. Patients received the same chiropractic rehabilitation program for approximately 6 months. At the end of active treatment, improvements were recorded in Cobb angle, pain scores, spirometry, and disability rating. All radiographic findings were maintained a 24-month follow-up”

Findings showed that patients “reported improvements in pain, Cobb angle, and disability immediately following the conclusion of treatment and 24 months later.”

-Journal of Chiropractic Medicine – September 2011; 10:179-184

Tips on how to improve your posture

Headsets help avoid bad posture

In our previous post we talked about The Importance of, and how having good posture can help improve your health.

In this post we are sharing some tips on how to improve your posture.

Posture Tips by Dr. Dan Vitale

The key to changing muscle imbalances and, therefore, posture will be through your muscle lengthening and stretching program and your cervical traction exercises.

Here are some other tips on how to improve your posture:

• When sitting make sure both feet touch flat on the floor. Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. This will maintain your spinal curvatures. If necessary, use a small pillow or rolled up towel behind your low back.
• Use the arm rests on your office chair to keep the stress off your shoulders.
• Avoid cradling the phone between your shoulder and your ear. Whenever possible, use a headset while you are on the phone.
• For desk work bring your documents to eye level to avoid hunching over with your head looking down for long periods of time.
• Take regular breaks during the day to stretch and move your joints.
• Have your work station ergonomically assessed.