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Check Your Child for Scoliosis in Edina, MN<\/h1>\n

Early detection is critical<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]It might seem that it would be easy to detect scoliosis in yourself or in your child, but often even large curves can be difficult to see clearly. It is easier to find a scoliosis when you know what you are looking for.<\/p>\n

Postural evaluation is the first line of defense against scoliosis.\u00a0 There is a simple test called the \u201cAdams Test\u201d wherein you have the child stand with feet comfortably apart.\u00a0 Then have them put their arms straight out in front of them and put their hands together. Have them then bend forward, putting their hands between their knees. Now, simply, while standing behind the child, look along the spine.\u00a0 Both sides of the back, on either side of the spine, should be level with each other.\u00a0 If they are not level, either in the low back and\/or the mid back, then there is cause for concern and further evaluation by a doctor who is qualified and knowledgeable about scoliosis should be done. The other thing to do is to simply look at the child\u2019s posture. When a child has scoliosis you will see some or all of the following<\/p>\n