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Scoliosis, or abnormal curvature of the spine, is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can lead to severe deformity.

Besides physical deformity, it can lead to malfunctioning of organs that get misplaced and misaligned, causing problems of the respiratory, digestive, endocrine and other body systems.

In rare, severe cases, scoliosis can lead to premature death.

Possible causes

Scoliosis may be caused by a number of factors, including:

• regular and prolonged improper use of the body, such as carrying heavy loads on one side of the body;

• flat feet, uneven leg lengths and other conditions that cause a person to walk in an unbalanced manner;

• uneven stress or muscle tension, whereby the muscles on some parts of the body are perpetually more tense / tighter than other parts

• extreme dietary imbalances and nutritional deficiency

"No cure"

According to medical science, there is "no cure" for scoliosis.

The only medical treatment available is surgery to insert a metal rod into the spine, to force it straight. This is not an ideal solution, however, as it does not allow free movement of the individual vertebrae.

Osteopathy and scoliosis

Within osteopathic circles, it is well known that scoliosis (apart from structural scoliosis) can often

Among older children and adults, scoliosis can at least be minimized such that it does not result in severe deformity, nor present any serious health problems. In some cases, even among adults, the degree of spinal curvature can be reversed.

Some of the tools and techniques used in osteopathy for correcting scoliosis include:

• Osteopathic manipulation

• Postural exercises such as Alexander Technique and physiotherapy

• Correction for leg length discrepancy and flat feet through the use of orthotics.

Osteopaths can also advise on exercise therapy -

Free Scoliosis Screening

If you think that you, or your child, suffer from scoliosis, Osteopathic Treatment Centre offers you a free screening. This will cover :

• spinal curvature analysis

• leg length discrepancy analysis

• biomechanics of the feet

Contact Osteopathic Treatment Centre at telephone number (65) 6734-6440 or e-mail osteo@osteopathy.com.sg

WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY?

Osteopathy is a form of manipulation therapy, or manual therapy.

An osteopath works only with his / her hands, using a range of techniques, pressure, stretching, manipulation, etc. to correct imbalances in the body's musculoskeletal structure.

By restoring the body to balance, an osteopath is able to provide immediate and long term pain relief.

Osteopathy is widely recognized as an effective treatment for a wide range of aches and pain, including:

Headache & migraine

Stiff neck

Whiplash injuries

"Frozen" or stiff shoulders

Trapped nerve

Arm pain

Tennis elbow

Wrist and hand pain

Lower back pain

Back pain during pregnancy

Slipped disc

Hip, thigh and knee problems

Calf, shin, ankle, foot pain

Sciatica

Scoliosis or spinal curvature

Arthritis pain / stiffness

Sports injuries.

As body functions are related to the musculoskeletal structure, an osteopath is also able to correct functional disorders such as:

In the US, UK, Australia and many European countries, osteopaths are mainstream healthcare practitioners, Osteopathic healthcare qualifies for insurance reimbursement in most countries, including Singapore. Osteopathic treatment is gentle, painless and safe. Throughout the history of osteopathy, ever since it was founded by Dr Andrew Taylor Still in 1872, there has never been any known case of death or serious injury resulting from osteopathic treatment.

For acute conditions, one or two treatments will usually provide relief. For chronic conditions, you may need regular treatments over a period of time. Osteopathy and chiropractic share a common philosophy about the importance of the spine. Osteopaths use a wider range of manipulation techniques than chiropractors.