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Education: Kyphosis
Kyphosis and Hyperkyphosis Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on October 27, 2020. First published February 20, 2020. If you open the dictionary, kyphosis is defined as the exaggerated outward curvature of the the thoracic region of the spine which results in a rounded …
Is scoliosis hereditary, genetic, or both?
Research shows scoliosis can be hereditary & run in families, but it can also arise spontaneously. Genetics play an important role in scoliosis development.
Scoliosis Surgical Risk Calculator
Scoliosis surgery is typically recommended once a curve is 45 degrees or larger. Calculate your scoliosis surgical risk with this research based calculator.
Why Does Scoliosis Get Worse With Growth?
We know that idiopathic scoliosis gets worse as a child grows, but why? Learn how growth and how fast a child grows can make a scoliosis curve get worse.
Services: Curve Correction
Comprehensive Curve Correction Program For Children and Teens The comprehensive curve correction program for children and teens is specifically designed to attain as much straightening of the spine as possible without surgery. This straightening is attained through the Silicon Valley Scoliosis Method for curve correction. The goal with this program is not merely preventing worsening, …
Education: Nerve Tension
Nerve Tension and Scoliosis Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on October 27, 2020. First published November 6, 2019. Scoliosis has been treated for centuries, with some of the first treatments being described in the 5th century BC by Hippocrates. Yet despite over 2000 years of …
Services: Brace
Scoliosis Brace Treatment You or your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, and you know you will need a brace for treatment. But which brace is the best for you or your child’s curve? Using the correct brace can mean the difference between bracing success and failure. Additionally, bracing is the only scientifically proven non-surgical treatment for curves …
Do the effects of bracing last?
Do the effects of bracing last after the brace is taken off? Do results last long term? Scientific research says YES despite misinformation you may read.
Fact Checking Scoliosis
Info about scoliosis is everywhere online: celebrity doctors; health blogs; but what info is correct? Fact check scoliosis info with science and research.