Here is the truth about what they do. A chiropractor can do spinal manipulations to relieve stress on spinal nerves caused by things like muscle tension or a slight misalignment of the discs. The manipulation is not a permanent change of anything though, and no – they can't permanently change the natural shape or curvature of a spine. An orthopedist can evaluate the situation and determine if a scoliosis is actually present, and if a brace would be of help. A brace has to be individually fitted though- it's not a one size fits all proposition. A chiropractor can be helpful in musculo-skeletal aches and pains, through manipulation and massage- but aside from that it's all smoke and mirrors. If you have back pain from the misalignment, they can help relieve that. But nothing they do is going to be a permanent fix. Spines don't work that way. To change a spine takes surgery and braces. Most want to drag out the process for as long as possible. There plan is to take a full body X-ray and have you going to them for a long time, by nit picking every little thing. No ones spine is perfect. In my opinion they are just as good a back rub. But to each his or her own. Chiropractors do not have a medical degree nor are they FDA approved. I challenge anyone to prove me wrong.
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…but as far as support for seated or lying positions, it doesn't take anything fancy….I would simply use a standard lumbar roll (good posture starts with the low back)…available at http://www.optp.com . You can also get a cervical roll for sleeping.
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I am a PT