Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity in the world. The developer of chiropractic, BJ Palmer, owned the second-largest osteological collection in the world. In 1920, BJ claimed that scoliosis was the most common spinal deformity afflicting young children (a fact later echoed in the journal of Chiropractic & Osteopathy in 2006). It was his belief that...
For chiropractors who find themselves called to serve the scoliosis population, CLEAR Scoliosis Certification provides a comprehensive, effective, and evidence-based approach to achieving consistently excellent results in people suffering from this spinal disorder. In designing the CLEAR Scoliosis Treatment Protocols, the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute evaluated all of...
CLEAR scoliosis treatment is different from traditional chiropractic care for scoliosis. Our approach was designed specifically to help people with scoliosis. Our methods have been in clinical use since 2000 in chiropractic offices around the world, and our treatment protocols are taught in the postgraduate curriculum of accredited chiropractic universities. To...
Scoliosis diagnosed before the age of 10 is often considered “early-onset scoliosis.” The youngest cases, those diagnosed before the age of 3, are subcategorized into infantile scoliosis. When scoliosis is diagnosed at birth of before the age of three, it’s very possible that the curvature will correct all by itself, without any treatment. The majority of...
This section discusses juvenile early-onset scoliosis, which is considered to occur in individuals between the ages of 3 and 10. Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis has many features that make it unique. The incidence of juvenile scoliosis is roughly equal between the ages of 3 and 6, and then starts to be seen more often in females after that, much like adolescent...
Scoliosis surgery is typically recommended when the Cobb angle reaches 40 degrees in adolescents or 45 degrees in adults. The primary goal of surgery is to halt progression of the curve. Cases of scoliosis above 40 degrees have a high risk of continuing to progress in the absence of treatment – even after the spine is finished growing. There are many different...
Bracing is the most common treatment for scoliosis, and is typically prescribed if the Cobb angle is around 20 or 30 degrees. The purpose of wearing a brace is to reduce the risk that the scoliosis will worsen. Types of Traditional Braces There are many different types of scoliosis braces. The most common scoliosis brace used in the United States is the Boston...
Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of problems affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal systems. Due to the public perception of chiropractors as doctors of the spine, many people seek out chiropractic care for scoliosis. Nearly 3 million people visit chiropractors for scoliosis or scoliosis-related complaints in the United...
The most common treatments for scoliosis are watching and waiting, bracing, and surgery. Alternative treatment options include physical therapy exercises, yoga, and chiropractic. It’s important to understand, however, that there is a very big difference between exercises and chiropractic treatment designed specifically for scoliosis, compared to regular physical...
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z A Acute - a brief episode of pain, or a problem that comes on suddenly and resolves quickly. A headache lasting for an hour or two is an example of an acute event. Adam’s Test - also called Adam’s Forward Bending Test, this is the standard screening test...
Moderate scoliosis is a gray area. It is typically used to describe cases of scoliosis that are at risk for progression and could potentially qualify as candidates for bracing. If you or your loved one are diagnosed with moderate scoliosis, the most important point to remember is this: no one knows for sure what could happen. There are no reliable tests that can...
Severe scoliosis is informally defined as a case of scoliosis that has progressed to the level where surgery is typically recommended (a 40-45 degree Cobb angle in adolescents, 50-55 degrees in adults). Curves of this magnitude have a very high risk of continuing to worsen. The main reason that surgery is recommended at this level is to halt this continued...