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Part 3: Patient Presentation and Examination for Scoliosis

I.Presentation A common candidate for a Scoliosis examination is in elementary through high school years of age. This person may or may not have pain, depending on the severity of the Scoliosis. Some patients may also complain of hip, knee, ankle or foot pain. If there is presence of pain, it is usually associated with exercise and long periods of sitting. Other common symptoms are headaches, chest tightness with taking a deep breath, and shoulder pain. During a posture examination for Scoliosis, the patient is viewed from the front, back and sides looking for deviations versus normal. From the front, shoulders may be unlevel, head may be tilted or turned more to one side, and one foot may be turned out to the side. From the back, the shoulder blades may not look symmetrical: one may be higher or protruding out from the body. This may also cause the ribs to protrude out. From the sides, the patient may have a forward protruding neck and a back that is compensating for th...

Part 2: Definition and Contributing Factors to Scoliosis

The term scoliosis is derived from the Greek word skolios , meaning crooked.  Scoliosis , as defined medically, describes any lateral deviation of the spine from the midsagittal plane (front to back view).    Scoliosis can occur from a number of reasons.  Some are diseases that can affect the spine at any age (tumors, trauma, and infections).  The most common form (80%) of scoliosis is Idiopathic (from an unknown cause).  The contributing factors for Idiopathic Scoliosis are inheritance, diet, and muscular imbalances.  In this process, as a spinal bone enlarges in the developing child, different segments of the bone grow faster than others.  This produces a lateral curve in the overall spine.  Idiopathic Scoliosis has age-based sub classifications due to its occurrence seen in different growth periods.  Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis is between birth and 3 years old and rarely has any signs beyond 3.  Juvenile Idiopathic Sc...

August 2010 Health Concern: Scoliosis

    Scoliosis is defined as having an abnormal curve of the spine when looking at someone from the front or back.  Although it specifically related to the bone structure seen on an x-ray of the back, scoliosis can be detected by muscle imbalances and postural irregularities.            Many factors can lead to scoliosis.  Inheritance plays a significant role, but other factors such as diet and abnormal physical stresses will also play a role.  Scoliosis is most distinct during the rapid growth stage of 8 years old until 22, when eventually the bones of the spine stop growing.      The most common signs of scoliosis when looking at a standing adolescent would be leaning to one side, having one shoulder higher than the other, having one leg and foot rotated out, non-traumatic pain next to the back that does not go away with rest, and increased pain with exercise.  In the early stages of ...

Benefits of Massage by London Pflaher at Euclid Chiropractic Clinic

London describes who should have massage therapy and how the procedures are done. Massage therapy is a key ingredient in continuing good health. By relaxing the muscles, the entire body as well as the mind will work together smoothly. Try massage therapy at Euclid Chiropractic Clinic, for your better health. London P. Massage Therapy from Herman Dunn on Vimeo .

Dennis H. Talks about his experience at Euclid Chiropractic Clinic

Dennis describes as a worker in the construction industry, he constantly and back and neck pain. Medical doctors could only prescribe pain medications and physical therapy, which didn't work. The pain returned sometimes greater than what he had before. Working with Dr. Ratkovic, Dennis has been able to alleviate the pain and enjoy his retirement. Video of Dennis H.

Children's Health part 3: Interview with JJ and Dylan Understanding Nutrition

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Euclid Chiropractic interviews JJ and Dylan about healthy and unhealthy foods found in your local grocery stores. Dylan, at seven years old, has learned to understand what foods are good for his body through is mom, JJ, giving him choices. JJ and Dylan discuss tear down and build up food. J.J. Adams is a advocate for children's health and a representative of Juice Plus+ .  This company provides supplements that bridge the gap between the fruits and vegetables we eat the and nutrients our body requires daily to stay healthy. To receive a FREE  copy of  9 Simple Steps to a Healthy Diet or other information, please contact J.J at: 909-957-1110 cl 909-579-1616 message  Juiceplusjj@yahoo.com Juice Plus+

Chiropractic Attitude (part 3): 5 Factors of Everyday Health

In the first article, we wrote about how the body uses innate intelligence or spirit to heal itself.  In article two, we subdivided NERVES to show how pain is associated when a nerve becomes pinched.  Part 3 will bring the theory of parts 1 and 2 to PRACTICE: 5 factors of everyday health. 1. Diet What we put in our body is a direct correlation to body's ability to function normally.  As an infant through adolescence, nutrition is vital to human development and growth.  For example, in Type 2 Diabetes a child's body mutates to leave abnormal levels of sugar in the bloodstream through an unhealthy diet.  The proper foods in our diet keep our energy levels optimum throughout the day and fight off environmental factors that degrade our body.  2. Exercise Lack of muscle strength makes our posture compensate to maintain balance.  If left untreated, this usually progresses to pain and arthritis long-term.  When we exercise, muscles grow.  O...