Cobb's angle
Scoliosis is traditionally measured through a measurement called "Cobb angle". Scoliosis is often diagnosed when there is a lateral spinal curvature with a Cobb angle of >10°.
However, there are a number of limitations in using the Cobb angle; for example, it is known that a 5° measurement error is common. Also a minor rotation of patients between examinations can significantly change measurements. Lastly, the same patient measured during the same day can present with an increase or decrease of 5 degrees.
Chiropractic care
The degree to which - as chiropractors - we can help scoliosis vary widely according to two main factors: severity of the scoliosis (how "bad" it is) and chronicity (how long has it been there for). We always remind our clients that we can not reverse scoliosis, but we can certainly help to manage and alleviate the dyscomfort that might be caused by it. Some rehab exercises are also necessary in conjunction to chiropractic care.
