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As an expert on scoliosis and scoliosis treatment, I encounter a number of myths and misconceptions on an almost daily basis. People often come to me confused and scared about the condition, and the research they’ve done typically contains just as much falsehood as it does truth.

Scoliosis fears are quite prevalent among those who have recently received their diagnosis, largely because the condition is so misunderstood. For parents, the worries are amplified because they fear the potential limitations on the lives and futures of their children. They want to ensure limitless possibilities for their young ones, but the threat of scoliosis limits those possibilities, or so they think.

Each individual is unique, and there are no two scoliosis cases that are exactly alike. Every spine tells its own story, and every patient has their own distinct relationship with the condition. To help you understand the impact that scoliosis has in our world, here are some surprising statistics that will help you put the condition into perspective.

Yoga is an ancient practice with roots that go back more than 5,000 years to India. But its popularity has exploded in the last decade or two, especially in Western countries like the United States. People who practice yoga experience a number of benefits. It can relieve stress and anxiety, reduce inflammation, improve flexibility and balance, increase strength and much more. What about yoga for scoliosis, though? Is it an effective treatment?

Traditional scoliosis braces can only promise to stop or slow the progression of an abnormal curvature. I know there’s a better way to approach scoliosis bracing — one that actually improves the condition, reduces curvatures and helps restore function.

It is possible to reduce curvatures and improve function without going under the knife. But you should understand that side effects are involved regardless of the approach you take to treatment. Before you make any treatment decisions, I want to share some facts about scoliosis side effects, whether you are considering the traditional, surgical approach or not.

Contrary to popular belief, scoliosis is highly treatable. Here at the Scoliosis Reduction Center, we’ve seen patients transform their lives completely by taking part in our comprehensive treatment program. But before the first step of treatment can be taken, we need an accurate assessment and measurement. The gold standard today is the scoliosis X-ray.

When a patient or parent learns of a scoliosis diagnosis, they wonder, “Is scoliosis hereditary?” This is a tricky issue, and I want to make sure patients, parents and curious readers of the blog understand the truth about scoliosis, its development and how it is caused.

School is challenging for all adolescents, but those challenges are amplified considerably for those with scoliosis. For children with scoliosis, their condition affects every single moment and interaction at school. So, how can adolescents with scoliosis and their parents make the school experience a better one?