Helping to Straighten Your Spine and Strengthen Your Spirit
Just like jawlines and cheekbones, every person has a different spine with natural, subtle curves. But when the spine twists or curves sideways, creating a “C” or “S” shape, it can make the body uneven and lead to trouble breathing.
Whether you’re the parent of a teen whose spine is curving during puberty, or you’re an adult with a new or existing diagnosis, AdventHealth is here to lend a helping, supportive hand. As part of our commitment to whole-person wellness, our dedicated specialists assess your spinal curves and offer scoliosis treatments that help support your back, ease your mind, and lift your spirit.
Stand Taller With Expert Scoliosis Treatment
- Advanced Scoliosis Screenings and Diagnostics
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A forward lean, imbalanced posture, or uneven shoulders are all signs of atypical spinal curvature patterns. In many cases, these symptoms can be minor and won’t cause any pain. But when left untreated, scoliosis can cause the spine to curve further into the chest, making it harder to breathe. Regardless of the curve, we want to help you stand tall. The specialists at AdventHealth start by gathering a complete medical history to understand your needs. We combine this information with a range of tests, including:
- CT Scans
- MRIs
- Physical Exams
- X-Rays
Let us take the weight off your shoulders. We’re here with open arms, ready to help you stand taller and feel whole physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Understanding Scoliosis
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You might think of scoliosis as a condition that occurs in teenagers during puberty. That's partly true. While most symptoms occur during growth spurts, babies and adults can also experience scoliosis and its symptoms. No matter your age, we’re here to provide an accurate diagnosis and start the path forward to spinal stability and healing with scoliosis treatment. We can diagnose and treat a range of scoliosis types, including:
- Congenital scoliosis, a spine curvature noticeable at birth.
- Degenerative adult scoliosis, which occurs when ligaments and spine tissues weaken as you age.
- Structural, or idiopathic scoliosis, a curve of the spine caused by unknown factors.
- Nonstructural, or functional scoliosis, which is caused by another condition like muscle spasms and is therefore not a curve of the spine.
Whatever the diagnosis, AdventHealth will be here to guide you to a path to whole-person wellness, providing care that supports your body, mind, and spirit.
- Treating Your Scoliosis With Whole-Person Care
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An abnormal curve of your spine or uneven shoulders can make you feel worried and uncomfortable. We want to help give you faith, restore your strength, and prevent more spinal curves with the right scoliosis treatment for your condition. Many cases of scoliosis are mild, meaning we can help ease your symptoms without surgery. Teens who are still growing may only need a plastic brace to help guide the spine into a straighter position. Since some types of scoliosis, specifically non-structural, are caused by underlying conditions like muscle spasms, we’ll help straighten your spine by addressing the root of the problem.
For more severe cases with a more than 45-degree curve, or for those whose bones have continued to curve over time, we may recommend surgery, such as a Spinal Fusion, to help stabilize your back. If this is the best course of care for you, trust in our elite team to perform the most minimally invasive and safest procedures possible to give you a faster recovery and more peace of mind.
Spine Care You Can Count On
Using spinal surgery as a last resort, we concentrate on treating you with nonsurgical therapies such as pain management, physical therapy, and spinal regenerative techniques.