Mrs. Simone M. Webb, DC

Stretching can indeed be beneficial for individuals with scoliosis, acting as a supportive tool in managing the condition. Its essential, however, to approach stretching with caution and under guidance, as scoliosis is a complex condition that affects the spine's natural curvature. Stretching exercises can help improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and potentially alleviate some discomfort associated with scoliosis. They can enhance your range of motion and make daily activities easier and less painful. Yet, it's crucial to complement stretching with other treatments for a more comprehensive approach to managing scoliosis. Chiropractic care offers significant benefits in addressing scoliosis and its progression, particularly through its focus on the spine's alignment and overall body function. Here are a few key benefits of incorporating chiropractic care into your management plan for scoliosis: 1. Pain Management: Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce pain by alleviating pressure on the nervous system and improving spinal alignment. This relief is often a direct result of decreased strain on the muscles and ligaments surrounding the spine. 2. Improved Flexibility and Mobility: Regular chiropractic care can enhance joint mobility and increase your range of motion, making daily activities more manageable and less painful. 3. Posture Correction: Chiropractors can work with you to correct postural imbalances caused by scoliosis. Through adjustments and exercises, they can help realign your spine and improve your overall posture. 4. Slowed Progression: While chiropractic care may not cure scoliosis, it can play a crucial role in slowing its progression. By maintaining spinal alignment and function, chiropractic care can help prevent further curvature of the spine. 5. Empowerment Through Education: As part of your journey with chiropractic care, you'll learn about the mechanics of your body, the nature of scoliosis, and how various treatments can alleviate symptoms. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions about your health care and lifestyle. Chiropractic care, especially when tailored to your specific needs, can be a valuable component of a comprehensive treatment plan for scoliosis. It's essential to consult with a chiropractic professional who understands scoliosis's intricacies and can offer personalized care. If youre looking to explore how chiropractic care can complement your scoliosis management plan, I invite you to reach out at 406-540-9423. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life and managing the progression of scoliosis through tailored care and education.

There are multiple ways to adjust a knee The doctor may use activator, drops, manual, traction or a specific technique. Most chiropractors will evaluate your knee looking for rotation or misalignment of the joint and then adjust to correct for the misalignment/ subluxation.

Yes for multiple reasons. Depending on how you were adjusted some of the muscles and tendons may be stretched. The adjustment allows better motion in the joint and the muscle needs to stretch and change to accommodate the new joint range. You most likely had inflammation in the area of the subluxation so the area will stay sore and possibly increase some for a short period of time

Best way to correct postures is to be adjusted by a Dr of Chiropractic to ensure full mobility of your spine and the twice a day doing posture exercises

With your pain starting in the last week and your symptoms it sounds like you have sublimated your SI joint region. A Dr of Chiropractic should be able to address your issue.

Neck pain is commonly treated with Chiropractic care. Since you are waking with it in the morning I would check your pillow and that it is supporting your neck properly.

This is a hard question to answer without knowing your history. It may be your pillow or how you sleep, It may be stress. The main tenet of causes of a subluxation is thoughts (mental stress), trauma (physical stress), toxins (food or environmental stress).

At the age of 29, you really should not have upper back pain unless you have a history of injury. I would see a Dr. of chiropractic right away. You may have a subluxation, which when corrected can improve your discomfort and you probably need exercises to strengthen your mid back too.

Chiropractic has been shown to impact the nervous system on the level of efficiency of how it regulates everything in your body. Your entire body including your immune is controlled by your nervous system communication and chemical/hormone regulation to every single cell. So, when you have no interference to your nervous system communication, every cell and system functions better, including your immune system

There can be many reasons your back keeps going out. First is the movement in the spine that results in a subluxation is a physical response to your environment and stress, so if you have a recurring stress happening, the pattern of your body to try to adapt for it will continue. These stresses can be physical, mental or environmental. Secondly, based on just your age and being a female, it is common to see recurring subluxation due to de-conditioning of the core muscles needed for proper posture and spinal function.

Your leg pain may be caused from your back. The nerves in your back control your leg function. So, if your scoliosis is causing stress in the lumbar spine, you may find a doctor of chiropractic adjustment beneficial to your leg pain and back tightness.

There are several techniques in the health field of chiropractic so how you are adjusted will vary by the doctor's preferences. Physically, the end result will be very similar no matter what the technique is. The chiropractic adjustments lead to homeostasis, health and increased resistance to disease and illness. Understanding that the adjustment corrects the subluxation complex and normalizes (normal is optimal) both the structural (motion and alignment) and neurological (nociceptive and proprioceptive) components. Chiropractic is based on the scientifically proven hypothesis that proper structure of the spine is required for proper function of the nervous system as it relates tot he control and regulation of global physiology and
health.

The nervous system controls all functions of the body. The nerves in your daughter's low back control the intestinal function. If your daughter has a subluxation when a doctor of chiropractic addresses the area, it will remove stress from nervous system allowing it to function 100% and can result in better regulation. You may have already tried, but having your daughter eat prunes daily may help. You can also have her increase her magnesium uptake depending on her age you can use a supplement at night to help.

I would find a good Chiropractor in your area. You will want to insure your alignment is correct and then do exercises to strengthen your back and correct your posture.

High probability. Many Chiropractors do extremity work. If your ankle pain is related to the misalignment of your ankle bio mechanics or even your lower back you may find relief with chiropractic adjustments

Most of the time we can help with migraines. It is not 100% some migraines are caused by environmental issues such as food sensitivity or chemical exposure but the majority of people with Migraines benefit from chiropractic care.

Chiropractors do not prescribe medication. I would start with chiropractic which is 100% natural then if that does not manage your condition you can always try a less natural and more invasive approach.

Depends on the cause of the hunch. If it is from muscle weakness due to de-conditioning and posture and subluxation, yes, chiropractics can help. If you have had a stress fracture
or osteoporosis fracture causing the change in your back, it will not help as much for the hunch. You will always benefit neurologically from an adjustment.

If the pain is with stretching, most likely you are dehydrated. You want to drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day. The other common issue is low magnesium. I would get a topical and use it directly on your calf muscles.

Try a topical Magnesium on your calf muscles and make sure you are drinking enough water