16: Scoliosis Tips for Chiropractors

This week on the podcast, we are talking to fellow providers again. Specifically, the chiropractors. Tune in as Dr. Mandy shares some quick scoliosis tips for chiropractors. Tips for Chiropractors Pay attention to your patient’s family history and personal health history.X-rays are more important than you might think! Posture alone is not a great determination of scoliosis. The posture doesn’t always match the x-ray.Patient positioning matters. Scoliosis won’t always be visible if your patient is laying flat on a table. When your patient lies down, the body self-corrects. So look at them while they are standing or sitting and specifically pay attention to their lumbar spine. Anytime there is a postural or structural concern, there should be an x-ray. The risk of an x-ray is low compared to the risk of a missed diagnosis. Whenever there is a question or something seems off, get it checked. Early intervention is important!Help your patients by doing the following: Get x-rays done. Refer them to a specialist (like us) to help manage scoliosis and help assess when surgery might be necessary. Traction protocols and chiropractic adjustments can be used; however, bracing might be necessary too. It really does take a team of providers to help our scoliosis patients effectively! We would love to network with you to provide specialized care for your patients, as well. Connect with us to learn how we can partner together to offer solutions to your patients. Thanks for listening to the podcast! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get this show on your device each week. This show is produced by RAYMA Team Media. The post 16: Scoliosis Tips for Chiropractors appeared first on Life Expressions Scoliosis Center | Behind The Brace Podcast | Bismarck, ND.