chiropractic – Well and More Clinic

How to View Scoliosis Radiographs

When evaluating a scoliosis radiograph, it is a useful practice to flip the film (if the X-ray was taken front-to-back, known as anterior to posterior, or A-P projection) as if you are viewing the patient from the back.

When it comes to scoliosis specific exercises, it is NOT just by bending your spine to the other side, or hanging off the chin-up bar. In order to slow down curve progression with conservative treatment, you need to expand the thorax and ribs on the concave side, de-rotate and de-tether the spine as you stretch longitudinally. For significant curvatures, a brace may be needed to complement the exercises.

Getting Better is just the Beginning

“Not only do we care for those affected by symptoms, we aspire to help each person function optimally, improve quality of life, and achieve his or her own potential,” said the Clinic principal, Mark Wu, physiotherapist and acupuncturist.

Good health is more than living without disease

Well Being is intentional. We help individuals exercise the choice of being well with a positive mindset and healthy lifestyle even if there has been injuries or disability.

Experience and Skills: We bring together experienced clinicians with a diverse range of skills in physiotherapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture, carefully tailored to address the unique needs of each individual. We are constantly updating our knowledge and techniques to ensure that we provide exceptional care to our patients.

Better Care with Technology: We harness the latest technology to improve patient care, e.g. diagnostic ultrasound to assess the progress of soft tissue recovery, pneumatic compression to treat lymphoedema and chronic swelling, electroacupuncture for better pain relief, etc.

Comfort and Privacy: You get better more quickly when you feel safe and comfortable. Each patient is treated in a private room. We provide soft cotton gowns and comfortable shorts for those instances where partial exposure is necessary during your treatment.

Our approach to health care is effective therapy, practical advice, exercises that fit your lifestyle, a sensible diet and sleep hygiene, visualising and breathing for mind and body, to truly help each person live well and stay well.

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