Can Scoliosis Be Fixed You’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis– now what? It can be overwhelming and you probably have many questions. You might wonder, can my scoliosis be cured? Or, can scoliosis go away on its own? What happens Read more…
Scoliosis is when the spine curves in a “C” or “S” shape. The curve causes asymmetries and imbalances in the body that might lead to pain. With scoliosis, we see uneven strength and weakness from right to left side because Read more…
What is Pectus Excavatum? Pectus excavatum is a misshape of the chest wall that causes several ribs and the breastbone (sternum) to grow inward and form a depression in the chest. This depression gives the chest a “sunken chest” or Read more…
Reduce Back Pain By Improving Your Posture Is there a predictor for back pain in the future? The Scoliosis research is beginning to look at the correlation between 1) pain, 2) angle of the scoliosis curve 3) posture alignment measurements Read more…
Treatment options Since scoliosis varies greatly case by case, each patient should consult with their doctor or doctors. It’s never a bad idea to get a second opinion to help put together a specialized treatment plan. Scoliosis is not a Read more…
My legs are not the same length, what now? A common question I receive in the clinic from scoliosis clients is “my one leg is shorter than the other, should I get a shoe lift?” This seems like a logical Read more…
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Why is there an entire month dedicated to Scoliosis? I’m glad you asked! According to the Scoliosis Research Society, the goal of Scoliosis awareness month is to “highlight the growing need for education, early detection, Read more…
Scoliosis is a curve of the spine which affects approximately 3 out of every 100 people in the United States. Although scoliosis occurs in the spine, it can impact other areas of the body causing asymmetries and imbalances including…… One Read more…
Did I hear the Orthopedic Dr. correctly? Did he really say that my 13-year-old daughter needs to wear a brace for 23 hours a day? She is so active, how will she place sports with the brace? What will other kids say about Read more…
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