Scoliosis
Scoliosis Evaluation and Care in Grand Junction, CO
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Care here focuses on comfort, motion, and monitoring, with honest expectations about what conservative care does.
Short answer
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. Care here focuses on comfort, motion, and monitoring, with honest expectations about what conservative care does.
Understanding
What Scoliosis Is
Curves are measured on imaging and vary widely in size and behavior. Many adults live with a curve that was never a problem until other changes appeared.
Adolescent curves are monitored differently from adult curves, and significant or progressing curves are co-managed with medical specialists.
Symptoms
What patients commonly describe
Uneven shoulders, hips, or waistline
Muscular fatigue on one side of the back
Discomfort with prolonged standing or sitting
Reduced motion toward one side
Contributors
What can contribute
Idiopathic curves that develop in adolescence
Degenerative change producing adult curves
Leg length and pelvic mechanics
Previous injury or surgery
Our approach
How this is evaluated and cared for here
Care follows the examination. Nothing on this page is a treatment recommendation for your case.
Examination and, when appropriate, digital X-ray establish what the curve is doing and whether referral or monitoring is the priority.
Care focuses on joint motion, muscular balance, and comfort, with clear communication about what conservative care can and cannot change.
Meet your chiropractor
Meet Dr. Dean Younker
Dr. Dean Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for patients in Grand Junction ever since. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland University in Kansas City. He is a member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association and the Grand Junction Chiropractor Association.
“Because no two patients are the same, here at Peak Performance, we take the time to listen to each patient. We then develop a personalized treatment plan. Our promise is to help you live your life better.”
FAQ
Common Questions
Can chiropractic straighten a scoliosis?
No promise of curve correction is made. Care addresses motion, muscular symptoms, and comfort, and specialist referral is arranged where warranted.
Should my child be checked?
Adolescent curves are worth evaluating, and monitoring over time is often the most useful step.
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Medical disclaimer
This page is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results vary from person to person and no outcome is guaranteed. Always speak with a qualified provider about your own situation, and call 911 for a medical emergency.
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