A healthy spine will appear straight when looking at someone from the front and/or back, but take on a soft ‘S’ shape when viewed from the sides; this is because each of the spine’s main sections have a natural curvature. Lordosis refers to the spine’s inward curves of the neck and lower back, but if an individual’s lordosis falls beyond a normal range, it...
As a structural condition, effective scoliosis treatment has to, first and foremost, impact the condition on a structural level. When treating the whole patient, this includes diet and lifestyle guidance; patients who maintain a healthy weight and diet can minimize the negative aspects of life with scoliosis. While no dietary changes alone can impact scoliosis on...
In Episode 33, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss scoliosis symptoms and how to know if you have scoliosis. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What symptoms parents should look for in children Whether you should wait until after puberty to begin treatment What symptoms to look for in adults ...
Also known as cervical spine instability, cervical instability can produce a range of symptoms involving the muscles and nerves surrounding the cervical spine, as well as the structure of the cervical spine itself. From headaches to muscle pain, cervical instability is caused by lax ligaments. Cervical instability occurs when ligaments in the neck are excessively...
In Episode 32, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss dextroscoliosis. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What dextroscoliosis means Whether it has a known cause What symptoms can develop is scoliosis is left untreated What the treatment process looks like We hope you enjoy the show! To...
When a scoliosis diagnosis is given, part of the assessment process involves further classifying the condition based on important patient and condition variables: age, curvature location, severity, and causation. In order for treatment to be effective, it has to address the condition’s underlying cause, or only symptoms of the condition are being addressed, and not...
In Episode 31, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Justin discuss what scoliosis and scoliosis pain feel like. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: Whether scoliosis severity correlates to pain levels How patients have described what scoliosis feels like What kind of pain scoliosis can cause We hope you enjoy...
In Episode 30, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Alex discuss levoconvex scoliosis, its symptoms, and treatment. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What levoconvex scoliosis is Whether there's a known cause Why early detection is so important What Dr. Alex suggests if you don't live near a CLEAR...
There are two main scoliosis treatment approaches for patients to choose between: traditional and conservative. The former tends to funnel patients towards spinal fusion surgery, while the latter can help patients avoid the need for spinal fusion through proactive treatment applied as close to the time of diagnosis as possible. Scoliosis surgery, aka spinal...
In Episode 29, host Heather Rotunda and CLEAR Scoliosis Institute patient Kelly discuss Kelly's scoliosis journey and her experience with CLEAR treatment. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What she was told about her scoliosis diagnosis as a teen When she began noticing issues, and what they were What...
With close to 7 million people currently living with scoliosis in the United States alone, we are talking about a highly-prevalent spinal condition. When it comes to scoliosis hip pain, is due to an unnatural spinal curve introducing uneven forces to the body, and proactive treatment that addresses its underlying cause has the potential to relieve it. As a complex...
In Episode 28, host Heather Rotunda and Dr. Mark discuss scoliosis neck pain, its causes, and treatment. Throughout the episode, you'll hear: What causes neck pain in people with scoliosis What problems are associated with loss of motion in the spine How to treat scoliosis-related neck pain Whether...