Pack up the beach toys and bring out the books. It’s time to go back to school and your child is going to a new grade! A new school year means new backpacks, new teachers, and a whole lot of homework. Although we are well aware of how homework affects the stress levels of our […]
For years, Scoliosis has been a real concern for Olympic athletes such as: Usain Bolt – The most decorated sprinter of all time, Jamaican four-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter, Olympic record holder reigning Olympic champion in the 100 and 200 metres and the 4×100 meter relay Alexandra Marinescu – Romanian Olympic gymnast and European Junior […]
Dear Parent, I want to share my experience with my 10 year old daughter, so it may help other parents going through the process of Scoliosis. My daughter was diagnosed with Scoliosis and we as a family where completely shocked. We didn’t know what scoliosis was and nor the severe complications that could arise in a person’s life if […]
Has your child recently been diagnosed with Scoliosis and you’re in the “Wait and See if it progresses” mode? Well you’re not alone! Every year 15% of all grade school kids screened for scoliosis result in a positive diagnosis and yet many physicians still suggest three basic methods of treatment: observation, bracing, and/or surgery – based […]
What we wear on our feet can say a lot about who we are. Shoes are often an exciting channel to express personality, but we can’t forget about why we wear them in the first place. While footwear exists first and foremost to protect our feet, they can also have a significant effect on our […]
Ahhhhh… the new school year is now in full gear – new school shoes have been broken in, uniforms have endured their first stains, and everyday more and more it seems the shiny new back pack begins to suffer the effects of whopping homework overload! Why should I be concerned? Did you know (as per […]
An estimated 6 million people in the US alone suffer from scoliosis Scoliosis affects both men and women of all ages, races and socio-economic classes The onset of scoliosis is usually between 10 and 15 years of age More females than males are affected with Scoliosis It’s recommended that children be screened yearly! Early […]
The following patient is seen pre and post-treatment after one month of care. Her original curve was 100% loss from normal and is currently at 29% loss after one month. That’s a 71% improvement/correction. Her chief complaint: Fatigue and Headaches. Why should I care? Loss of the cervical curve has been shown to be the […]
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