n a very poignant article, “Scoliosis Changed My Whole Life—Like it does Many, Many Women”, Leah LaRocco, a scoliosis sufferer, details her personal experience with the condition. In the article she writes: My journey with Scoliosis began the day I went to the doctor following a bout with Lyme Disease at 12 years old. A routine physical … Read more
Scoliosis Hip Pain One of the defining symptoms of scoliosis is having one hip that appears higher than the other. This can lead to pain when walking or standing for long periods of time. Pain is often at the apex of the curve (where the spine curves out the most). Pain develops as a result of the … Read more
Sciatica and Scoliosis Sciatic and Scoliosis can often co-exist. Scoliosis can sometimes cause pain in the lower back and legs. Most cases of scoliosis in teenagers are asymptomatic and are mistakenly blamed for causing pain. The pain is usually the result of another physical source. However, in adult cases pain is a common complaint. Most adolescent … Read more
Scoliosis and Shoulder Pain If scoliosis shoulder pain develops, it will most often develop on the shoulder that is not affected by the curve first. Therefore, if your spine curves to the left, you can expect the right shoulder will show first signs of shoulder pain. The reason for this is due to the pulling … Read more
Renee Russo – Actress Rene Marie Russo was born in Burbank, California. She is an actress and former model known for her roles in movies such as Tin Cup, Lethal Weapon and recently Thor. Rene was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 10. In junior high school she started wearing a full-torso brace, which she … Read more
Digital Motion X-ray as a Method of Proving Efficacy of Scoliosis Care Program A few weeks ago a patient asked, “Dr. Strauss, how do you know that the scoliosis therapy machines, scoliosis exercises, and spinal adjustments are actually doing what you think they are doing?” This struck me! Not only is it an excellent question, … Read more
Chronic headaches are defined by how long they persist (15 days or more a month, for at least three months) and how long they last (more than four hours). Up to 50% of headaches can be attributed to neck problems[1]. Chronic headaches with neck pain usually involve a nerve pressure (subluxation) condition within the neck. … Read more
Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis seen in children from age 7 to early teens, the time when children grow the fastest. However, it can be seen at any age and it presents in people of all ages. Therefore, idiopathic scoliosis is divided into three subgroups according to age: Infantile (0-3 years) … Read more
We provide concrete scoliosis treatment results for our patients. By re-examining range of motion, re-assessing lung function, taking updated posture pictures, and by using X-rays of the specific area of the scoliosis, I hold myself accountable to my patients. Scoliosis treatment results are based on all these things, along with concrete evidence of improved quality … Read more
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