Scoliosis and Shoulder Pain If scoliosis shoulder pain develops, it will most often develop on the shoulder that is not affected by the curve first. Therefore, if your spine curves to the left, you can expect the right shoulder will show first signs of shoulder pain. The reason for this is due to the pulling … Read more
Chronic headaches are defined by how long they persist (15 days or more a month, for at least three months) and how long they last (more than four hours). Up to 50% of headaches can be attributed to neck problems[1]. Chronic headaches with neck pain usually involve a nerve pressure (subluxation) condition within the neck. … Read more
Paraspinal Muscle Activity During Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Weight Training in Idiopathic Scoliosis. Schmid AB, Dyer L, Böni T, Held U, Brunner F. Department of Physiotherapy, Balgrist University Hospital, Horton Center for Patient-Oriented Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. Abstract CONTEXT: Various studies report decreased muscle activation in the concavity of the curve in patients with … Read more
Changes in Clinical and Radiographic Parameters after a Regimen of Chiropractic Manipulation Combined with Soft Tissue Therapy and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in 7 Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Woggon A*1, Martinez D2 Address: 1Director of Research, CLEAR Institute of Texas; 2618 Electronic Lane, Suite 102; Dallas, Texas 75220; 2 Independent Researcher, Mesquite, Texas. E-mail: A. Joshua … Read more
Chiropractic treatment of idiopathic scoliosis with the CLEAR Institute method: a description of the protocol A. Joshua Woggon DC, Daniel A. Martinez MA DC FACFN. Contact: [email protected] Abstract Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that focuses upon the diagnosis and treatment of problems that affect the alignment of the muscles and bones of the body. According … Read more
The current paradigm for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) in the United States consists of observation from 10 to 30 degrees, bracing from 30 to 40 degrees, and surgery at 40 degrees.1,2,3 It is interesting to note that these demarcations were initially established as an arbitrary standard, and have since been generally accepted and … Read more
Kyphosis – Definition, Symptoms & Treatment What is Kyphosis? What Causes Kyphosis? Types of Kyphosis Diagnosis Treatment What is Kyphosis? The thoracic spine (mid to upper back) is naturally curved outward. This is referred to as a “kyphotic curve”. However, the term “Kyphosis” can also be used to describe an excessive outward curvature in … Read more
The History of Scoliosis Surgery For video of scoliosis surgery click the checkbox below. (WARNING VERY GRAPHIC) Yes I want to see a real scoliosis surgery (WARNING VERY GRAPHIC) A real scoliosis surgery in progress: WARNING VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT! (click to play) [youtube=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7TNUGTCpEU&rel=0] The first scoliosis surgeries were conducted by a French surgeon named … Read more