The United States Bone & Joint Initiative states that for every 1,000 US teenagers, there are 2.5 cases of idiopathic scoliosis. They also stated that mild to severe scoliosis in adults is as high as 68 percent of the population. Regardless of your age, scoliosis may threaten your health and wellness at some point in your life. Pursue these ways to naturally treat your scoliosis without surgery. Keep in mind that this article is not medical advice, and you should always consult with your doctor or therapist before pursuing the suggestions listed below.
Bracing
Bracing is a common form of treatment for those with scoliosis. When there is a curve in the spine that’s less than 20 or 25 degrees, physicians may recommend observation. If this degree worsens, a physician may suggest bracing. The specific kind of brace you’ll need depends on what your doctor decides; however, most patients in the United States use Boston braces. It’s recommended for patients who are done growing to wear it up to 18 hours a day. Although it’s not always comfortable, this is a common way to naturally treat your scoliosis without surgery.
Diet and Exercise
Having appropriate levels of vitamins in the body can help the body reduce inflammation and contributes to overall health. After you’re diagnosed with a chronic issue, it’s essential you keep up with your vitamins to make sure your body is functioning to the best of its ability. One of these crucial vitamins includes vitamin D. Here are a few ways you could get more of this important vitamin:
- Exposure to sun
- Egg yolks
- Tuna
- Mushrooms
Stall Bars
Stretching can help with common symptoms of scoliosis. Stall bars have helped with this stretching in scoliosis patients for years. Most scoliosis curves curve right in the thoracic and left in the lumbar region. In order to treat this, the first step is to elongate the spine. The goal is for the S-shaped spine to slowly become a straighter line. One useful stretch for this is the semi-hanging stretch. Grab a rung at eye-level with feet under the bottom bar. Slowly let your bottom drop toward the ground while keeping your forearms straight as you hold on. Breath and expand the ribs in this position. Feel the spine elongate and stretch. With a professional’s help, this exercise and others can help scoliosis patients find pain relief.
