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Scoliosis Research/Studies
The story is the same regardless of who you talk to, They all say the same thing.. “You’re an adult and there is nothing that can change my scoliosis at this point.” Well… I am here to assure you they are wrong. Adult scoliosis does have more soft and hard tissue adaptation that is fact. So how does a…
By Josh Woggon DC Scoliosis treatment in the United States today gives people with scoliosis only three options: do nothing, wear a scoliosis brace, or undergo scoliosis surgery. Numerous studies & literature reviews conclude that the evidence in favor of bracing is lacking.1-3 Since 1950, more than 12,600 articles on scoliosis have been published, and nearly half of these…
Scoliosis pain and symptomsWritten by Clayton Stitzel
Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. The effects of scoliosis on the spinal cord has always been relatively "poorly understood" not only in terms of bio-mechanical stress placed on the cord, but in regards to the symptoms of scoliosis and scoliosis pain it may cause. It is important to note that idiopathic…
Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. I consider myself to be analytical by nature, and I have always respected those who prefer hard data over personal stories. In my opinion, it is unfortunate that, in the realm of marketing, anecdotes and testimonials sometimes hold more appeal than facts and numbers. Research is…
Adult Scoliosis surgeryWritten by Clayton Stitzel
Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. Current complication rates for scoliosis surgery in adults New research by Smith et al (Spine 2010 Jul 30, EPub ahead of print) found complication rates of....... 17% in 25 to 44 year-olds, 42% from 45 to 64 year-olds, 71% from 65 to 85 year-olds, using…
Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. This should be a very hot topic for parents and patients facing the recommendation to go for scoliosis surgery from their orthopedic surgeon. Here is truly a interesting paper on the subject and I will read it so that I can share my thoughts on it.…
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Can you die from scoliosis?Written by Clayton Stitzel
According to an article published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery in June of 1981, the average age of death in an untreated scoliosis patient in 1948 was 49.3 years. Here is the direct quotation: “The age at death ranged from eighteen to seventy-seven years, with an average of 49.3 years.” Upon further research, it can be…
Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. Having plenty of experience with both I am seeing little difference statistically between the expanded care version or the Intensive Version (scoliosis bootcamp) in overall reduction and stability, although recently I am seeing overall reduction levels with Intensive care starting to outperform expanded care mainly due to improved…
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Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. Segments adapted from: Cobb's Angle in Scoliosis: Gold Standard or GoldenCalf? A Commentary on Scoliosis Outcome AssessmentsMark Morningstar, D.C., Clayton Stitzel, D.C. J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - January 19, 2010 Cobb angle should not be the Gold Standard for radiographic evaluation ofidiopathic scoliosis. While Cobb…
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Please click here to receive a FREE SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT INFORMATION KIT. This study is from 2002...... I hope that is current enough for some of you "nay sayers".....Please don't shoot the messenger.....I am only trying to bring balance to the conversation and reporting the facts according to the peer reviewed research. I didn't do the research and have no…
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