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Finding accurate, trustworthy information about scoliosis can be overwhelming. From boot camps to miracle cures, the internet is full of scoliosis treatment claims—but which ones are real? Which are backed by medical research? Where can you find reliable scoliosis education?
At Scoliosis Care Centers, we provide scientifically grounded scoliosis education to help patients and families make informed treatment choices. Our content is based on up-to-date research and focuses on real, non-surgical solutions. These articles and resources are designed to empower you with facts—not hype—so you can pursue scoliosis care that truly works.
As parents and patients navigate the complex world of scoliosis treatment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice. But what if the key to avoiding surgery lies in the unspoken truths shared by leading surgeons? Drawing from real conversations with top experts, here are five “secrets” that highlight why non-surgical options deserve serious consideration
When it comes to assessing scoliosis and spinal deformities, the Cobb angle has long been the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment planning. The Cobb angle measures the degree of curvature in the spine, quantifying its deviation from a straight vertical line. However, Cobb angle does not take into account centeredness of the spine…
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 thoracic region of the spine which results in a rounded upper …
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 …
Scoliosis Treatment for Children and Adolescents Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on March 4, 2024. First published May 8, 2019. Scoliosis can be effectively treated in kids and teens without surgery; no curve should be ignored regardless of its size. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis worsens rapidly …
Early Detection of Scoliosis Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on October 29, 2020. First published December 5, 2018. Scoliosis Care Centers has a 100% success rate when treating a scoliosis curve before it progresses beyond 25 degrees. This means that if you begin treatment before the spinal …
Does Scoliosis Surgery Hurt? Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on February 27, 2020. First published August 29, 2018. Many patients with scoliosis who are considering ask the question does scoliosis surgery hurt? What levels of pain can patients expect from spinal fusion surgery, …
Can scoliosis or scoliosis surgery kill you? Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on May 26, 2022. First published August 13, 2018. Two common questions frequently arise when someone first learns about scoliosis and the available treatment options: Can scoliosis kill you; and can scoliosis surgery kill …
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Treating The Cause Of 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. We don’t believe the cause of your child’s scoliosis should remain a mystery. A failure to target the root cause often sabotages treatment success. Understanding why your child’s scoliosis developed, how …
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