Each case of scoliosis is as unique as the patients themselves. There are a number of important patient and condition variables that come into play when diagnosing and classifying a condition, and these factors help us craft a customized treatment plan moving forward. Scoliosis isn’t always painful, but it can be. Keep reading to find out which patient and...
There are multiple factors that go into determining the type of symptoms a person’s scoliosis is likely to produce. Patient age, amount of degeneration in the spinal joints, curvature location, and posture changes all play a role. Interestingly, there is no correlation between curve size and the amount of pain produced by the scoliosis; people with small curves...
Join Life Beyond the Curve Host Ashley Brewer and CLEAR-certified Dr. Dio Kim for Episode 19 as they discuss scoliosis risk factors. By tuning in you'll hear: All about the different levels of severity of scoliosis. Why scoliosis progression is a risk factor and a major aspect for consideration. Some of...
There are different treatment options for scoliosis that produce different potential outcomes, which is why it’s so important for patients and their families to research the options available to them. CLEAR-certified scoliosis chiropractors not only know the spine, but also understand how scoliosis affects it, and how best to impact the condition on a structural...
While the most prevalent form of scoliosis is adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), infants, juveniles, and adults can develop it as well. If a proactive treatment approach is applied, there are multiple benefits related to early detection. While treatment success can never be guaranteed, diagnosing and treating scoliosis early on in the condition’s progressive...
During Episode 16, host Ashley Brewer and CLEAR-certified Dr. J Hartley go back to the basics to discuss what does scoliosis mean? If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis, this is a great place to start. You'll learn: The true definition of scoliosis Different levels of severity...
Dr. Alex Greaux has been in chiropractic for more than 15 years and has been treating scoliosis since 2007. His advanced training and certification in scoliosis-specific chiropractic make him an excellent host for Episode 14 Structural vs Nonstructural Scoliosis. Throughout Episode 14, episode host Ashley Brewer and...
Throughout episode 13 we focus on the mild scoliosis x-ray. The Cobb angle is the gold standard for measuring scoliosis in the realm of scoliosis. Dr. Dio and Ashley will discuss the Cobb angle measurement and more about the mild scoliosis x-ray in episode 13. The Mild Scoliosis X-Ray CLEAR-certified Dr. Dio Kim from...
As an avid yoga enthusiast and an alternative scoliosis doctor, I’m often asked about the best yoga poses for scoliosis and yoga poses to avoid with scoliosis. When yoga for scoliosis is performed properly, each posture can yield significant benefits. For many years, yoga has been used as a form of meditation and relaxation, and it has been shown to be...
During Episode 9, co-host Dr. Dio Kim and Executive Director Ashley Brewer discuss the question, is chiropractic good for you? The topic comes back full circle to scoliosis because the CLEAR approach is a chiropractic specific approach. Dr. Dio Kim from Tustin, CA has been CLEAR-certified since 2011. He also...
Generally speaking, there are two categories of scoliosis - structural scoliosis and nonstructural scoliosis, often known as functional scoliosis, which is actually more of a posture problem or muscle imbalance rather than a true scoliosis. A true structural scoliosis involves spinal rotation in addition to a side-to-side curve of the spine of 10 degrees or more. By...
Life Beyond the Curve Episode 8 will answer the question what is a scoliosis curvature? Dr. Tony Nalda has been seeing scoliosis patients for over 14 years with curves ranging from 10 degrees to 155 degrees, so there couldn't be a better co-host to answer this question. Throughout the episode, he'll discuss: The...