Scoliosis Treatments

The Schroth Method Scoliosis Treatment The New York Times published an article (May 14, 2014) about the Schroth Method of scoliosis treatment that has the internet buzzing. This exercised-based treatment method,  popular in Europe, has many people asking: What is the Schroth Method? The Schroth Method, is one of a group of non-invasive treatments for idiopathic scoliosis. It … Read more

Khan Kinetic Treatment: Is this an effective treatment for scoliosis? Khan Kinetic Treatment Device (KKT-M 1) Also know as a Manipulator Device, according to the US Patent office, this device  “is equivalent to a similar pressure applying device – The Atlas Orthogonal Percussion Instrument”. These types of devices are  used to adjust a vertebral subluxation (dysfunctional … 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

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

Harrington rods can bend, break loose from the wires, or worse, break completely in two, necessitating further surgical intervention and removal of the rod. Once the rod is removed, corrosion (rust) is found on two out of every three. Below, are 2 radiographs of an individual with broken Harrington rods. These x-rays show Harrington rods … Read more