By Kathy on September 2, 2011
It is that time of year again when school and sports kick in to high gear. While these things are of 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 [...]
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, scoliosis progression, watch and wait
By Kathy on June 30, 2011
The article referenced below is a must read for anyone considering spinal fusion surgery, and also for parents whose child has a progressive scoliosis. The article brings to the forefront potential problems that may arise for surgical patients when a product‘s risks are potentially understated, and deemed safe, when medical device companies sponsor research. It [...]
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents, Scoliosis Surgery | Tagged moderate scoliosis, scoliosis pain, scoliosis surgery, scoliosis treatment, severe scoliosis
By Marc on April 27, 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.
Posted in Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method results
By Marc on November 15, 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.
Posted in Evaluating Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Cobb angle, Cobb's angle, flexibility, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, rigidity, severe scoliosis, spinal x-rays
By Kathy on October 4, 2010
Adolescent with scoliosis simply, yet eloquently, states her feelings about the problems scoliosis surgery presents.
Posted in Scoliosis, Scoliosis Surgery | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth Method, scoliosis, surgery
By Kathy on August 16, 2010
Congratulations Alex! Alex’s sent me this email on Friday: Hey Dr. Marc, Me and my mom just went to the hospital and got my out of brace x-ray. My curve went from 38 to 22 degrees and my rotation was like 20 to 9 -YAY! Way to go Alex. Results like yours are promising, not [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Schroth Method, Scoliosis Bracing | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, Boston scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method, Schroth Method results, scoliosis, scoliosis brace, scoliosis curve reduction, Scoliosis Massachusetts, scoliosis treatment
The 1st US practitioner Schroth certified in Germany, Dr. Moramarco delivers a powerful & effective scoliosis program using conservative approaches focused on education, postural instruction and Schroth "scoliosis specific exercise" because often, "Scoliosis doesn't wait...."