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 …
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Education: Early
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 …
5 Surprising Facts about Adolescent Scoliosis
Accurate scoliosis information can be hard to find. Learn about the cause of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and 5 surprising scoliosis facts.
5 Things to Know Before Choosing Your Scoliosis Treatment Provider
Choosing a scoliosis treatment provider is difficult. What types of scoliosis exist? How is my curve measured? What bracing and treatment options do I have?
Results: Rib Hump
Scoliosis Rib Hump Results 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. A rib hump is a key indicator of scoliosis as well as the progression of scoliosis when observed in adolescents. A rib hump is identified during the Adam’s forward bending …
Results: Posture Improvements
Scoliosis Posture Results How Does Scoliosis Affect Posture? We know from a variety of scientific studies that the rotation of the spine which can accompany a scoliosis occurs as the body attempts to adapt and provide the shortest path possible to the tight or shortened spinal cord; resulting in a visible rib hump. Aside from …
What is the Difference Between Scheuermann’s Hyperkyphosis and Scoliosis
Scoliosis and Kyphosis both refer to a curvature of the spine, but there are some key differences that differentiate them. Learn the differences and more.
Can Chiropractic Help, Fix, or Cure Scoliosis?
Can chiropractic help scoliosis? Chiropractors can both help scoliosis and make it worse. Learn to recognize the signs of good versus bad treatment.
Does Scoliosis Surgery Hurt?
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 are to be expected with spinal fusion …