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...
Chiropractic is a form of integrative medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating misalignments of the joints and spinal column. Within chiropractic, there are a number of adjustment techniques that can effectively treat a number of joint and spine issues, such as scoliosis. To better understand the role that chiropractic treatment plays in preserving the...
X-rays have been around since the late 1800s and remain one of the leading diagnostic technologies used worldwide. X-rays are noninvasive, accessible, inexpensive, and reliable. When it comes to a structural deformity like scoliosis, the first big challenge is getting an early diagnosis so treatment can be started; a mild scoliosis X-ray can tell us if a patient has...
How do you get scoliosis? This is a question frequently asked by individuals who have received a recent scoliosis diagnosis. It is one of many questions that may flood through their mind after their diagnosis. Is it genetic? Was it something I did? Was there something I could have done to prevent it? How do you treat it? What’s next? Scoliosis is a complex and...
There are many variables that can affect the cost of scoliosis surgery, such as location, surgeon, condition severity, whether or not there are complications, and length of stay in the hospital. Not only is the surgery costly, it’s invasive in nature, and many patients experience subsequent complications or are disappointed with the results. Part of...