2 Types of Scoliosis: ^5-6

Nonstructural scoliosis involves a curve in the spine, without rotation, which is reversible. It is caused by an underlying condition such as muscle spasm, appendicitis or a difference in leg length.

In This Issue

• What's New
• Scoliosis & Chiropractic
• Truth on Cancer
• What Our Patients Say

Truth on Cancer

All of us have cancer cells inside us. But if your immune system organs are functioning normally, they will destroy these cells before they become a problem over time.

“ Everyone has between 100 to 10,000 cancer cells floating in their body at all times. If the immune system is strong, they are destroyed before any damage is done. However, new cancer cells develop every day, so you must keep your immune system in top condition. If it weakens too much, that's when cancer can establish itself ”

Dr. Michael Williams, Professor

Signs and Symptoms: ^1-2

• Leaning to one side
• One hip higher than the other
• Waistline may be flat on one side
• Head is not centered over the body
• Difference in shoulder height when standing
• Ribs may stick out more prominently on one side
• If in girls, one breast may appear higher than the other
• One side of the shoulder blade may stick out more than the other

Are you suffering from back and neck pain?

With our lives getting busier, we are subjected to increasing stress from our environment, body chemical changes, and emotions. Headaches, neck pain/stiffness and other bodily aches such as wrist and shoulder tension that result from long hours at the computer, are some of the warning signs exhibited by our body.

Having good mobility is a sign of a healthy spine. One of the most important functions of the spine is to protect the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and millions of nerves), which controls every function in our body. Many everyday activities can cause spinal bones and joints to lose their normal position or motion resulting in nerves and joint dysfunction and ultimately, pain and suffering.

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I play the violin and injured my left wrist during prolonged practice 8 years ago. Since then, my wrist has been inflexible and it has caused some hindrance in my practice and performances. The pain has also prevented me from taking part in some performances for the past few years.

After a few adjustments, the pain has ceased. I am able to move my wrist freely without any pain. I am also able to endure hours of practice without feeling any strain.

I am really glad that I have come to seek chiropractic help with Chiropractic First and would certainly recommend it to others having the same problem.

Ms Lau

I had been having lower back pain for 4 years and I did not do anything about it, except going for a massage once in a while.

As I could feel the uncomfortable aching pain almost everyday, I went for a check up. The medical doctor did not find anything and referred me to try Chiropractic, which I did.

Since then, I feel a lot better and much more relieved. After 12 treatment sessions of Chiropractic, my muscles are much better and I did not feel so tired anymore. I would recommend Chiropractic First to those having back pain or any pain.

Ms Pandra