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 Kathy on May 11, 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 [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Scoliosis Information for Parents | Tagged mild scoliosis, scoliosis treatment, watch and wait
By Kathy on January 23, 2011
This week is the ten year anniversary of the day our family was jolted into the world of scoliosis. I remember it as if it were yesterday, including the sick feeling of helplessness. As many parents know, receiving a diagnosis that has the potential to alter your child’s well being can shake your world, and [...]
Posted in Conservative Care, Schroth Method | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, adult scoliosis, alternative treatment for scoliosis, Boston scoliosis, effective conservative treatments for scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, Schroth Method, scoliosis, scoliosis correction, scoliosis non-invasive, scoliosis treatment
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
By Kathy on July 3, 2010
The Schroth Method is starting to gain some national attention for results obtained at Scoliosis 3DC.
Posted in Schroth Method | Tagged adolescent scoliosis, idiopathic scoliosis, mild scoliosis, moderate scoliosis, Schroth exercises, Schroth Method practitioner, Schroth Method results, Scoliosis Massachusetts, Scoliosis New Hampshire, scoliosis treatment, the Schroth method
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...."