Scoliosis Affects are on the Entire Body Scoliosis is generally viewed as a lateral curvature of the spine with an axial twist that causes a distortion of the ribs. Current research shows that idiopathic scoliosis is a multifaceted disease that compromises five of the body’s systems: digestive, hormonal, muscular, osseous (bones), and neurologic. Scoliosis affects the entire skeletal system including …

We often accept patients that have been recommended for surgery, if we believe we can create a meaniful reduction of their scoliosis.  This series of x-rays show the efficacy of our treatment program, and it also demonstrates the lasting changes that can be made, even after the patient is released from care. This patient was referred by her chiropractor after a …

Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis usually presents itself between the ages of 4-11 years. When scoliosis presents itelf early in life the curvatures are often small when diagnosed and often are not referred for good non-surgical intervention. The tendency is for everyone including the Orthopedic or Pediatric doctor to recommend observation until the curvature worsens. In my opinion this is a collossal …

A recent study in the Journal of Neurosurgery Pediatrics January 2011 related to scoliosis reported the need for lowering the threshold for brace treatment in curvatures from 25 degrees to 20 degrees regardless of age or curvature location. OBJECT The identification of Chiari malformations Type I (CM-Is) has increased in recent years, commonly during MR imaging for evaluation of a …