Scoliosis exercises can be an effective way to stabilize and reduce scoliosis curves. In fact, substantial advances have been made in scoliosis exercise programs over the last 10 years, and they already have a long history of use in Europe. When designed and monitored by an expert, a custom-designed exercise program can effectively treat mild … Read more
Paraspinal Muscle Activity During Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Weight Training in Idiopathic Scoliosis. Schmid AB, Dyer L, Böni T, Held U, Brunner F. Department of Physiotherapy, Balgrist University Hospital, Horton Center for Patient-Oriented Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Abstract CONTEXT: Various studies report decreased muscle activation in the concavity of the curve in patients with … Read more
Changes in Clinical and Radiographic Parameters after a Regimen of Chiropractic Manipulation Combined with Soft Tissue Therapy and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in 7 Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Woggon A*1, Martinez D2 Address: 1Director of Research, CLEAR Institute of Texas; 2618 Electronic Lane, Suite 102; Dallas, Texas 75220; 2 Independent Researcher, Mesquite, Texas. E-mail: A. Joshua … Read more
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine that affects two to four percent of the population. That’s roughly 9 million people in the United States. Most scoliosis is diagnosed, in teenagers, between the ages of 10 and 15, but the condition also affects infants, adults (especially women around menopause), and the elderly. Scoliosis affects … Read more
First, precision x-rays provide a 3-dimensional picture of the structure of the entire spine – not just the Big Curve. These x-rays are analyzed using scientific, reproducible methods that do not solely measure lateral deviation – as is the case with Cobb’s angle – but the entire spine in 3-dimensions, including rotation, which, as we … Read more
Chiropractic treatment of idiopathic scoliosis with the CLEAR Institute method: a description of the protocol A. Joshua Woggon DC, Daniel A. Martinez MA DC FACFN. Contact: jwoggon@clear-institute.org Abstract Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that focuses upon the diagnosis and treatment of problems that affect the alignment of the muscles and bones of the body. According … Read more
The current paradigm for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) in the United States consists of observation from 10 to 30 degrees, bracing from 30 to 40 degrees, and surgery at 40 degrees.1,2,3 It is interesting to note that these demarcations were initially established as an arbitrary standard, and have since been generally accepted and … Read more
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Vanessa Lynn Williams was born in Millwood, New York. She is a pop-R&B recording artist, producer, dancer, actress and former model. In 1984, she was the first African-American to be crowned Miss America, but her title was relinquished. As a musician Vanessa has sold over 15 million albums worldwide and received 17 Grammy Award nominations. … Read more
Yo-Yo Ma is a French-born American cellist, virtuoso, orchestral composer. He was born in Paris in 1955 to Chinese parents. When he was four he began to study the cello with his father and moved with his family to New York. He was mentored by Leonard Rose at The Julliard School and graduated from Harvard … Read more
Stacy Lewis – # 1 Women’s Golf Stacy Lewis is an American professional golfer on the U.S. LPGA Tour who also suffers from scoliosis. Stacy’s scoliosis was discovered when she was 11 during a school screening exam. When she bent forward an asymmetry was discovered in her back. X-rays and an exam performed by a … Read more
Can Scoliosis be Cured Naturally? A look at Homeopathy and Holism and their purported treatment of Scoliosis Holistic medicine (from the Greek holos, meaning all, whole, entire, total) is a form of alternative medicine that considers the whole person (body, mind, spirit, and emotions) in terms of health and wellness. Holistic medicine operates under the … Read more