Scoliosis
Chiropractor in San Francisco
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine develops an abnormal side-to-side curve. While some cases are mild and cause little discomfort, others may contribute to back pain, stiffness, uneven posture, muscle tension, reduced mobility, or increased stress on the joints and surrounding muscles.
At Lock Chiropractic, we provide personalized chiropractic care for patients with scoliosis-related pain, posture changes, and movement limitations. Our goal is not to “cure” scoliosis, but to help improve spinal function, reduce discomfort, support better movement, and help patients stay active.
Common Signs of Scoliosis
Scoliosis can affect people differently depending on the severity of the curve, age, activity level, and overall spinal health. Common signs may include:
Uneven shoulders
One hip appearing higher than the other
A visible spinal curve
Rib prominence or rotation
Back stiffness or muscle tightness
Pain after prolonged sitting or standing
Reduced spinal mobility
Recurring low back, mid back, or neck discomfort
Muscle fatigue with activity
Some patients are diagnosed during adolescence, while others may develop or notice symptoms later in life due to degenerative changes, posture, injury, or age-related spinal changes.
Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis
Chiropractic care for scoliosis focuses on improving spinal mobility, reducing joint restriction, decreasing muscle tension, and helping the body move more efficiently. Treatment is customized based on your symptoms, spinal structure, exam findings, and goals.
Your care may include:
Myofascial Release or soft tissue therapy
Therapeutic Exercises
Postural and movement training
Home care recommendations
For patients with scoliosis, treatment often focuses on managing symptoms, improving function, and reducing stress on areas of the spine that may be compensating for the curve.
Scoliosis and Back Pain
Not every person with scoliosis has pain. However, spinal curvature can sometimes create uneven loading through the spine, hips, ribs, and surrounding muscles. Over time, this may contribute to stiffness, tightness, joint irritation, or pain with prolonged sitting, standing, lifting, or exercise.
Chiropractic care may help reduce discomfort by improving how the spine and surrounding joints move, addressing muscle imbalances, and supporting better posture and movement habits.
When X-Rays May Be Helpful
In some cases, X-rays may be recommended to better understand the degree of spinal curvature, monitor progression, or evaluate related degenerative changes. Lock Chiropractic has in-house X-ray available when clinically appropriate.
X-rays are not necessary for every patient, but they can be useful when there is a history of scoliosis, worsening posture, persistent pain, trauma, neurological symptoms, or concern about structural changes.
