We provide people of all ages and levels of health with the care and education necessary to prevent illness naturally so they may actively achieve & maintain optimal health & well-being.   Meet the Staff   Our Doctors   Massage Therapists   Reflexology Therapist   Our Frontline Staff   The Chiropractic Voice   What is Chiropractic?   Reasons to Visit ACWC   What are Adjustments?   What are Subluxations?   Chiropractic Terms   What to Expect   Kids & Chiropractic   Scoliosis   Seniors & Chiropractic   Women's Health   Men's Health   Testimonials   Common Questions   Contact Us   Office Hours   Home Scoliosis Scoliosis is not a disease. It is a descriptive term. All spines have curves. Some curvature in the neck, upper trunk and lower trunk is normal. Humans need these spinal curves to help the upper body maintain proper balance and alignment over the pelvis. However, when there are abnormal side-to-side (lateral) curves in the spinal column, we refer to this as scoliosis. Scoliosis is a progressive disease of curvature of the spine. It can affect people of all ages; not only children and adolescents, but also adults. Scoliosis can result in headaches, shortness of breath, back pain, digestive problems, menstrual cycle disturbances, leg, hip and knee pain, chronic fatigue and mood swings. The majority of scoliosis cases do not require surgical treatment; they require non-surgical treatment. Regular visits to your chiropractor to observe the progression of scoliosis are an integral part of living a full and happy life. Scoliosis can be treated in various ways to help alleviate pain and restore normal functionality. Regardless of the treatment used, physical therapy may be added to scoliosis treatment to increase muscle strength and mobility. If you have any questions about your physical limitations, consult your chiropractor.