In a recent

study, approximately 50 adults with scoliosis completed general health

questionnaires and received a clinical and diagnostic evaluation.Patients

were further analyzed in two groups, based on the degree of spinal curvature.

Data were compared to those from the general population; from people ages

55-64; and from patients with low-back pain or hypertension.

The average

age for adults with scoliosis was 63 years. Overall, general health scores

of patients with adult scoliosis were significantly lower than scores

in all health categories compared to the general population, and in most

categories compared to the 55- to 64-year-old group and patients with

back pain or hypertension. Loss of proper spinal curvature was most significantly

linked to lower scores for social function, emotional well being and general

health.

Adult scoliosis

is becoming a significant health problem, primarily affecting the fastest-growing

segment of our society - the elderly. You can avoid the debilitating symptoms

of scoliosis, however. A chiropractor can examine your spine for proper

curvature and provide you with the advice necessary for maintaining a

healthy back.

(Reference:

Schwab F, Dubey A, et al. Adult scoliosis: A health assessment analysis

Since obtaining

and maintaining spinal health is the goal of chiropractic care, we are

committed to educating the community about how to prevent injury by detecting

and treating problems before they become serious health issues.

Dr. Marilyn

L. Durden

(Dr. Durden will present a Community

Service Health Talk about "Scoliosis: Dangerous Curves" Thursday,

Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. at Heritage of Peachtree Retirement and Assisted Living

Center.You are invited to attend. A scoliosis screening is available to

you after the talk.

For a scoliosis

screening or a school bag safety screening at the open house, call 770-631-7600

for an appointment.)

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