Living with scoliosis? Let’s help you move with confidence.
A spinal curve can bring questions about posture, stiffness, or back pain. At Back Intact Chiropractic, Dr. Ryan Bishton takes time to understand your symptoms and builds a practical care plan around your goals.
Affordable ongoing care: $49/month for 2 visits
With unlimited additional visits at $20 each.
See membership & pricing →Your curve is only part of the picture.
Scoliosis is a sideways spinal curve with rotation. Some people have no symptoms; others notice uneven posture, stiffness, or discomfort. Curves can begin during growth or develop later in adulthood.
Your age, symptoms, prior imaging, and how the curve has changed help shape the plan. We’ll look at how you move and what you want to be able to do comfortably.
What brings people in?
You do not need to wait for severe symptoms to ask questions about your back.
Back or neck discomfort
We assess the areas that hurt and discuss care aimed at improving comfort and day-to-day function.
Stiffness and activity limits
If movement feels restricted, we can work on mobility and an activity plan suited to your abilities.
Concern about the curve
We can review your history and existing imaging, talk through what is known, and help you understand sensible next steps.
Care built around comfort and function.
Dr. Ryan can tailor conservative care to your examination findings. There is no one adjustment or exercise that fits every spinal curve.
Start with an examination
We’ll discuss symptoms, examine movement and relevant neurological signs, and consider your curve history and any previous X-rays.
Work on movement
Individualized mobility and strengthening guidance may help with stiffness, tolerance for activity, and everyday comfort.
Use hands-on care thoughtfully
When appropriate, chiropractic or soft tissue techniques may help manage discomfort and improve how you feel and move. We will explain what each option is intended to do.
Discuss curve-specific exercise
Specialized scoliosis exercises may help some adolescents with mild curves limit progression and may improve posture or function. The approach and expected benefit depend on age, curve pattern, and consistency.
Your plan is tailored to your symptoms, movement, goals, and curve history. We’ll explain each recommendation and adjust the plan as you progress.
What happens at your visit?
Tell Dr. Ryan where you feel limited, what you’ve tried, and what you want to get back to. He’ll assess your movement, review relevant history or imaging you bring, and talk through a care plan that makes sense for you.
- Discuss your symptoms and goals
- Get an examination tailored to your concern
- Review care options and realistic expectations
- Know your next step and pricing
Consultation, exam & adjustment*
An adjustment is included when clinically appropriate. We’ll first decide what care fits your findings and comfort level.
See available times →*New patients only. Adjustment when clinically appropriate. Restrictions apply to certain claimants and government healthcare program participants. Call for details.Monitoring a growing curve matters.
For an adolescent who is still growing, curve size and remaining growth affect the risk of progression. Scoliosis-specific exercise may help some mild curves, while monitoring and sometimes bracing remain important when indicated.
What to bring
If you have past scoliosis X-rays, reports, or a brace history, bring them to your visit. If you notice a curve changing during growth, don’t put off evaluation and monitoring.
We can discuss how chiropractic care may support comfort and movement alongside the care your curve requires.
Scoliosis questions
Can chiropractic care help if I have scoliosis?
It may help with related stiffness, discomfort, and function, depending on the cause of your symptoms. Dr. Ryan will discuss options after an examination.
Can exercises prevent scoliosis from worsening?
Scoliosis-specific exercises may help limit progression in some growing adolescents with mild curves. Results vary, and ordinary back exercises are not the same as a curve-specific program.
What might my care plan include?
Depending on your examination, it may include chiropractic care, movement guidance, and exercises chosen for your symptoms and goals.
Do I need to bring my X-rays?
If you already have images or reports, bring them. They help us understand the curve and any changes over time. We can talk through what information is useful at your visit.
Clinical background: AAOS nonsurgical treatment options · Scoliosis Research Society
Let’s build a plan around you.
Visit Dr. Ryan in Tinley Park to talk through your scoliosis concerns, your movement, and what care may help you feel and function better.
16735 S. Oak Park Ave. · Tinley Park, IL 60477