Dr. Tony Nalda, Chairman of the CLEAR Board of Directors and elite of the elite when it comes to treating scoliosis, is our co-host for episode 5, Scoliosis in Children. When a child is diagnosed with scoliosis, treatment needs to be taken very seriously because treating children with scoliosis is where we can make the biggest impact in terms of long-term...
Our co-host for episode 4, How Much Does Scoliosis Surgery Cost, draws from his life experience. Dr. Mark Myers saw his sister go through her own scoliosis diagnosis and journey. The emotion he saw from her when she thought she might be facing scoliosis surgery eventually led him to become a CLEAR-certified chiropractor. [buzzsprout episode='5381878'...
Many patients who are diagnosed with scoliosis may wonder about scoliosis treatment at home. Is it possible? Is it something I could try? What can I do at home to help my scoliosis? Because scoliosis is a complex progressive condition of the spine, patients should not attempt scoliosis treatment at home without the direction of a scoliosis-specific medical...
Our co-host for episode 3 is able to speak from personal experience because he is no stranger to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He has scoliosis, his mother has scoliosis, and he has two daughters who have scoliosis. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis. Classifying a case as...
When it comes to scoliosis, there are three main classifications: neuromuscular, congenital, and idiopathic. Neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) is a type of scoliosis that occurs in individuals with conditions that affect the muscles and / or connective tissues that support the spine. It is the second most common spinal deformity, with idiopathic scoliosis being the most...
Listen to Life Beyond the Curve Episode 2 to hear CLEAR's Founder, Dr. Dennis Woggon, answer the question is scoliosis genetic? Dr. Dennis Woggon founded CLEAR Scoliosis Institute in 2000. Since then, he has dedicated much of his life to researching alternative scoliosis treatment. He's not only well-known for his...
Listen to Life Beyond the Curve Episode 1 to learn more about the answer to the question should I wear a back brace for scoliosis pain? CLEAR-certified chiropractor, Dr. J Hartley, has a unique story because in addition to treating scoliosis, he also has scoliosis. He was diagnosed as a teenager and upon diagnosis,...
We are excited to announce the launch of our very first scoliosis podcast - Life Beyond the Curve! Check out E0 | Life Beyond the Curve: Essential Support for People Living with Scoliosis to learn more about where our vision for Life Beyond the Curve started and what we plan to cover on the scoliosis podcast. Our...
Pain in the lower back is common in adult patients with lumbar scoliosis and, less frequently, in some cases with teenagers. Fortunately, there are several treatments available. Do you want to know the best forms of lumbar scoliosis treatment? The CLEAR Scoliosis Institute approach offers quick results that don’t require invasive procedures and has helped many...
Many people wonder how to align your back without a chiropractor. It seems appealing because you could save time, money, and the inconvenience of having to leave your house. However, while it might be tempting to try to self-correct your spinal misalignment at home, it is never recommended to do so without the help of a medical professional. While this article...
There are many risk factors associated with scoliosis, but they vary widely from patient to patient. Characteristics of the condition that impact the types of risk factors present include the patient’s age, curvature type, curvature size, and the location of the curvature along the spine. When it comes to the type of risk factors to expect with scoliosis, that...
If you have noticed a slight curve in the spine, this could indicate that scoliosis is present. Most likely, the curve has caused some postural changes, and this is what you’ve noticed. If scoliosis is the cause of these postural changes, this is the time to seek out further testing so a diagnosis can be reached and treatment can be started. People can have...