Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. It often starts as a small bend that gradually progresses, and parents and children usually first notice it as uneven shoulders or hips. Dr. Kalay’s exam looks for those same signs, then builds a conservative plan around what he finds.
Sounds familiar?
There is still little agreement on exactly what causes scoliosis. What is clear is that it shows up at different ages, for different reasons.
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Scoliosis is more likely to appear in young adolescents, especially girls. It often begins as a small bend in the spine that gradually progresses, and uneven shoulders or hips are usually the first thing a family notices.
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Scoliosis can also develop later in life. Degenerative conditions such as osteoporosis cause the bones of the spine to lose their normal shape, and the spine curves sideways to compensate and keep the head level.
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Over time the spine can settle into an “S” or “C” shaped curve. Unlike a slouch, it isn’t something you can straighten by standing taller: scoliosis can’t be reversed by changing your posture.
An X-ray from your treating physician is the most effective way to confirm scoliosis. At the clinic, care starts with a full health history and a hands-on exam, and Dr. Kalay walks you through the plan before anything begins.
For the spine
Dr. Kalay asks about your work, daily habits, past injuries and the activities you enjoy, then checks your hips and shoulders for un-leveling, your legs for differences in length and the range of motion in your spine. Care is specific spinal adjustments, the conservative approach worth considering first.
How it worksWhere every plan starts
A consultation and exam to find the cause, then a plan you understand before care begins. Your first consultation is complimentary.
After talking with Dr. Kalay and seeing how honest and genuine he was I decided to give the chiropractic a try for my scoliosis and hip pains. … He is a real one, does great work, cares about his job & his patients.
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Dr. Gurj Kalay, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic West (2014)
General information, not medical advice. Your own exam decides your care.
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. It often begins as a small bend that gradually progresses, and over time the spine can take on an “S” or “C” shape.
It is more likely to appear in young adolescents, especially girls, but it can also develop in older adults. With age, degenerative conditions such as osteoporosis can cause the bones of the spine to lose their normal shape, and the spine curves to keep the head level.
An X-ray examination by your treating physician is the most effective way to detect it. Orthopedic tests such as the Adams forward bend test can also help. At the clinic, Dr. Kalay checks your hips and shoulders for un-leveling, your legs for differences in length, and the range of motion in your spine.
No. Unlike some other spinal conditions, scoliosis can’t be reversed by changing your posture. If you notice uneven shoulders or hips in yourself or your child, it’s worth having it checked.
Conservatively. Care starts with a full health history, including your work, daily habits, past injuries and recreational activities. From there, Dr. Kalay uses specific spinal adjustments and walks you through the plan before care begins.
Scoliosis exams and conservative chiropractic care on Century Park Drive, for teens and adults alike. The clinic serves Yuba City, Marysville, Live Oak, Gridley, Plumas Lake, Olivehurst, Wheatland and Colusa.
Call or book online. Your first consultation with Dr. Kalay is complimentary.
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