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
Laura Dern – Actress Laura Elizabeth Dern was born in Los Angeles, California. She is an American actress, film director and producer. Laura has appeared in over 50 movie and television roles. Laura is best known for playing Dr Ellie Sattler in Jurassic Park I and III. She most recently starred in the HBO series … Read more
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
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