Scoliosis Treatment in Jacksonville, FL

Scoliosis treatment in Jacksonville, FL

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. A curved spine loads one side more than the other, so muscles tighten, joints get stiff, and the back, neck, shoulders, or hips start to ache. That is the part we treat: the pain, the stiffness, and the imbalance that make daily life harder.

Types of scoliosis we see

• Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis — the most common type, found during growth spurts in the teen years
• Adult degenerative scoliosis — a curve that develops or changes in adulthood as discs and joints wear
• Functional scoliosis — a curve driven by muscle imbalance, posture habits, or a leg-length difference
• Scoliosis with back, neck, hip, or shoulder pain at any age

How chiropractic care helps scoliosis

• Less pain and muscle tension — adjustments and soft-tissue work relieve the tight muscles and irritated joints that a curve creates
• Better spinal mobility — restoring motion to stiff segments above and below the curve
• Balance through the hips, pelvis, and shoulders — treating the compensation patterns your body builds around the curve
• Core and posture strength — targeted exercise builds the muscle support around your spine
• A plan for the long run — simple home exercises so you stay strong between visits

What your scoliosis evaluation includes

Your first visit takes about 45 minutes. We look at your posture, test spinal range of motion and muscle strength, and review any X-rays you already have. If you need current imaging to measure the curve, we arrange it.

Then we build your plan. A typical plan combines chiropractic adjustments, dry needling for tight muscles, core stabilization work, and posture coaching. We re-check progress about every 30 days and adjust as you go.

Working with your other doctors

Many teens with scoliosis are also followed by an orthopedic specialist, and some wear a brace. We work alongside that care. When the curve size or its progress calls for a specialist's input, we coordinate the referral and send our findings.

When to get help right away

Go to the emergency room for loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, or leg weakness that is getting worse quickly.

Two offices, same-day appointments

Jacksonville (Southside): 9770 Old Baymeadows Rd #139, Jacksonville, FL 32256 — (904) 379-9412. Orange Park: 1532 Kingsley Ave #102, Orange Park, FL 32073 — (904) 541-4826. Hours at both: Monday–Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 8am–5pm.