When it came time for Scoliosis 3DC® patient, Claire Marshall, to choose a topic for her Girl Scout Gold Star Award, she knew she wanted to create videos to raise awareness for scoliosis and share what she had learned on her personal journey with the condition. Claire came to Boston from southern California to participate… Read More
Here at Scoliosis 3DC® (3DC stands for three-dimensional correction), successful conservative management of scoliosis includes exercises for the sagittal plane. From the onset, our program has integrated sagittal plane exercises on the basis that sagittal plane instability may be a contributing cause of scoliosis. Sagittal plane exercises are used so patients learn to work toward… Read More
When your child is diagnosed with scoliosis, a sense of confusion may set in as you start to research scoliosis treatment alternatives. How should you proceed? Who should you listen to? If the diagnosis is mild, is doing nothing the best strategy? Is a scoliosis brace necessary, and if so, when? Which scoliosis specialist should… Read More
Degenerative scoliosis happens when seniors experience deterioration in their spine leading it to the development of a scoliosis curve. This usually occurs after the age of 40 and is sometimes related to other conditions such as osteoporosis and arthritis. The combination of these factors leads to the spine losing its ability to maintain a normal… Read More
Which Scoliosis Specialist Should I See? When parents learn their child has scoliosis, they may find themselves wondering what type of scoliosis specialist can help. Until a few years ago, orthopedic surgeons were really the only choice for a scoliosis specialist. While seeing an orthopedic surgeon for this condition is still commonplace, patients now have… Read More
What is idiopathic scoliosis? Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a complex 3-dimensional condition of the spine and trunk. Although many consider scoliosis to be a single spinal curve, the 3-dimensionality means that not only does the spine bend laterally but also rotates/twists in the transverse plane and may be flattened when viewed from the side. Patients… Read More
Dr. Moramarco recently traveled to a scoliosis conference in beautiful Istanbul, Turkey. The 1st International Conference on Scoliosis Management was sponsored by the Scoliosis Society of Turkey and attended primarily by conservative-minded European scoliosis practitioners of varying philosophies. Dr. Theodore Grivas of Greece was the conference honoree and we had an enjoyable visit with him and… Read More
Yoga and scoliosis – should scoliosis patients do yoga? Over the years, yoga has been branded as a methodology and popular trend for scoliosis management and treatment. Today, yoga and scoliosis are commonly and positively associated with each other. At first glance it would make sense that stretching and strengthening could have a positive impact… Read More
Scoliosis pain is the number one complaint when adults present to our office seeking help. When it comes to scoliosis, pain doesn’t discriminate in regard to Cobb angle, since curves need not be severe for patients to experience pain. However, having scoliosis doesn’t have to mean you are destined for a lifetime of discomfort. Our… Read More
With the school year fast approaching, we thought it would be helpful to provide some insights for educators of students with scoliosis. Scoliosis, usually diagnosed in adolescence, is a three-dimensional condition of the spine in which the spine curves from side to side in an s- or c-shape. This can result in an uneven postural… Read More
“He grew over 3 inches and thoracic kyphosis is greatly improved.” Read More
“M’s first day back to school with her brace was a success! She had it on 19 hours! She’s wearing it from bed time until she gets home from school which will be about 19 hours a day. M(sister) is wearing hers from 6pm until 7am to get in her 13 hours. So far so… Read More
“Then my mom found out about the Schroth method and Dr. Moramarco. Being an athlete and health enthusiast, the possibility of improving my spine health and overall posture was exciting.” Read More
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