Mild Scoliosis

Take Advantage of the Window of Opportunity When it Comes to Stopping Adolescent Scoliosis

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

It is that time of year again when school and organized sports kick in to high gear. While these extra-curricular activities are of the highest priority for an adolescent and families, dare I say there is one thing of even greater importance: health and long-term well-being. This time of the year finds me frustrated. We are barely into [...]

Tags: adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, scoliosis progression, watch and wait

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Don’t Wait and See for Scoliosis

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

There’s been a lot of good news to report lately but it’s been busy with little time to post. That shouldn’t be since, after all, positive results are the goal. Marc and I are thrilled when patients call with news a curve has reduced. An email that came last night provided the necessary push to [...]

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“Whatever you’re doing-keep doing it.”

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

Y, a local, eleven year-old boy, recently participated in our adolescent scoliosis program. He just had follow-up x-rays (taken independently). In early December, Y had a 20º thoracolumbar curve. After our program and a couple of follow-up visits for focus and motivation, Y reduced his curve by 35% to 13º.

Tags: adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method results

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A Case Against Observation for Mild Scoliosis

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Being proactive when receiving a diagnosis of scoliosis can make a difference.

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Evaluating Scoliosis-Cobb Angle

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Identifying Cobb angle is important since it is often the first objective indicator of a scoliosis. To a Schroth practitioner, Cobb angle is important, especially in the case of mild curves, because it is an indicator for parents of adolescents to become proactive regarding scoliosis, rather than following the status quo of observation.

Tags: adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Cobb angle, Cobb's angle, flexibility, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, rigidity, severe scoliosis, spinal x-rays

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