The “C.L.E.A.R.” in CLEAR Institute stands for “Chiropractic Leadership, Educational Advancement & Research”. Established in 2000, the CLEAR Institute offers an alternative approach to the standard scoliosis treatment options offered by the majority of orthopedic scoliosis specialists. Though most theory on the cause of idiopathic scoliosis posits a central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) … Read more
Acupuncture for Scoliosis Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies have been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of health problems. TCM is a system of healthcare that includes acupuncture, massage, exercises, as well as herbal medicine and syndrome specific diets. TCM teaches that health is dependent upon an internal balance of energy forces, … Read more
Approximately seven million people have varying degrees of curvature in their back. Approximately 4 percent of children have scoliosis. What this means is that rather than grow upward, the spine curves outward, forming into a “C” or “S” shape. Ribs can also begin to protrude from the side of the body from this curvature in … Read more
57 Stars Who Beat The Odds Approximately 4 out of every 100 people have some form of scoliosis. The most common form of scoliosis is idiopathic scoliosis, which occurs in approximately 2% the population. So it’s not surprising to learn that there are many famous people with scoliosis. We tend to place celebrities on pedestals … Read more