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Grand Blanc Clinic to Offer New Treatment for Scoliosis; ARC3D Treatment is an Alternative to Back Braces and Spine Surgery

May 17, 2012     No comments


Grand Blanc, MI (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Dr. Mark Morningstar of the Natural Wellness and Pain Relief Centers of Michigan at 10683 S. Saginaw St, Suite B in Grand Blanc announce a new treatment for scoliosis that is an alternative to wearing a rigid back brace for 23 hours a day or having spinal surgery. Dr. Morningstar is the only current provider in Michigan offering this new treatment. The treatment is outpatient in his clinic and patients can return to non-strenuous work, school, or household activities after a treatment session.

Scoliosis affects 4.5 percent of the population, more often in women than men. The condition occurs when the spine of the back forms a C or an S shaped curve. Scoliosis patients have a variety of symptoms including back pain, hip pain, leg pain, bad posture, trouble breathing (the scoliotic curvature of the spine can affect the inflation of the lungs while breathing), and digestive symptoms. Scoliosis is often first diagnosed during a routine exam between the ages of 7 and 19. Scoliosis can worsen during the teen years due to the accelerated growth. Most cases of scoliosis are idiopathic (cause is unknown).

With the new treatment, scoliosis patients first receive a comprehensive examination and medical history with x-rays to measure the spinal curvatures. Since each scoliosis patient is unique, each patient is placed in an individualized treatment plan. ?After a short intensive care period of 4 to 12 weeks patients typically come to the office only monthly or every other month for monitoring purposes until they are skeletally mature. Adult scoliosis patients will come in only two to four times per year after the intensive period,? comments Dr. Mark Morningstar.

The new scoliosis treatment is a combination of techniques that work together to improve muscle function and spinal curvature. ?ARC3D works by retraining one?s postural muscles to work together in a more coordinated fashion, allowing for better mobility and symmetry of the person?s torso and thus curvature. By improving someone?s outward posture, their spine improves as a byproduct,? remarks Dr. Morningstar.

The goal with the new scoliosis treatment is to rehabilitate the abnormal spinal curvature and improve the function of major organ systems affected by the scoliosis. ?ARC3D works not only to correct the structure of someone?s spine and posture, but also improve the other bodily dysfunctions common in people with scoliosis, such as reduced lung capacity, abnormal digestive function, poor balance/coordination. These problems are equally as important to treat as the spinal curvature itself,? said Dr. Morningstar.

Most insurance companies cover a majority of the new scoliosis treatment. The treatment can be used on children, teenagers, and adults. ?The treatment has been presented as a viable option for adolescent scoliosis patients as well as adult patients seeking pain relief who have been given no treatment options other than surgery,? adds Dr. Morningstar.

Dr. Morningstar is a co-founder of the North American Scoliosis Initiative, a professional chiropractic organization dedicated to the advancement of non-surgical spine and posture rehabilitation solutions for scoliosis. He is also the current president of the International Chiropractic Scoliosis Board. Dr. Morningstar has presented the ARC3D treatment to hundreds of doctors throughout the U.S. and Europe. He is a founding member of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT), a multi-disciplinary, international society dedicated to providing information for the conservative, non-surgical, exercise-based approaches to scoliosis treatment. Dr. Morningstar has practiced in Grand Blanc for 9 years.

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New Genetic Test Predicts Scoliosis Progression

May 17, 2012     No comments


Grand Blanc, MI (PRWEB) November 19, 2010

Scoliosis affects about 3% of the US population per year. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine that can cause pressure on vital organs, including the lungs and heart. Medical researchers estimate that moderate to severe scoliosis can decrease overall life expectancy by 14 years, a stunning statistic to say the least. Now, a new genetic laboratory test can predict if a child’s scoliosis will become a moderate or severe problem.

According to Dr. Mark Morningstar, DC, of Grand Blanc, “This is a major breakthrough in the treatment of scoliosis. This test can identify those children who need early intervention treatment, in hopes of preventing invasive scoliosis surgery.” “Additionally,” explained Morningstar, “it allows us to monitor those kids who don’t have this genetic marker for scoliosis without requiring expensive, and ultimately unnecessary, treatment.”

This genetic test, created by a company called Axial Biotech, identifies a specific gene that can accurately predict whether or not a child’s spinal curvature will get worse to the point that it may require conventional treatment like bracing or surgery. This test, as findings from a recent study suggest, is accurate 98% of the time in children classified as high risk by their orthopedic surgeon, neurologist, or chiropractor.

Dr. Morningstar continued, “It’s not often that breakthroughs like this can translate into immediate benefit for patients. However, this test helps us eliminate unnecessary treatment, and hopefully avoid the tremendous expenses associated with scoliosis surgery by beginning an early intervention scoliosis treatment, at a dramatically reduced cost.”

The scoliosis genetic test is available at the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Center in Grand Blanc. For more information on the scoliosis test, please call 810.694.3576.

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Scoliosis 3DC Marks 3 Years of US Schroth Method Exercise for Scoliosis

May 14, 2012     No comments


(Vocus/PRWEB) December 15, 2010

When his daughter was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Dr. Marc Moramarco – a Woburn, MA chiropractor, with twenty-four years experience treating spinal conditions, went in search of a way to help her avoid surgery. In his search, he discovered the Schroth Method and his passion for helping those with scoliosis was sparked. In April 2002, he traveled to Bad Sobernheim, Germany to the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic, a non-surgical inpatient facility dedicated exclusively to scoliosis. During that initial visit, he learned firsthand about the scoliosis exercises and rotational breathing techniques used in Germany for nearly ninety years.

Dr. Moramarco has returned several times since, and earned his certification in this effective technique in 2007. He immediately established Scoliosis 3DC (three-dimensional correction) and is now celebrating three years of successful Schroth Method instruction and has introduced adolescents and adults from twenty states and three countries to the benefits of controlling scoliosis via Schroth exercise.

The Schroth Method incorporates intensive, exercise and breathing techniques, crafted specifically for each individual, depending on the scoliotic curve pattern. Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature of the spine affecting an estimated 2-3% of the population.

Although scoliosis is not a curable condition, the load-altering protocols are designed to strengthen and balance the spinal musculature with the goal of halting curve progression. Other reported benefits are improved clinical assessments in vital capacity and chest expansion, reduction of spinal rotation, improved posture and appearance, reduced pain and overall well-being.

Especially promising is when adolescents are able to achieve curve reduction, as measured by Cobb angle, or successfully halt curve progression or decrease spinal rotation during a period of rapid growth. Cobb angle is the universal standard to measure the degree of spinal curvature on x-rays.

Recalling his experiences of the past three years, Dr. Moramarco states, ?Bringing the Schroth Method to the US has been incredibly rewarding. I have had the privilege of working with many motivated and committed adolescents and adults who now experience the benefits of Schroth daily, including the feeling of empowerment it provides. These dedicated patients are continued proof that the Schroth Method is an effective way to manage scoliosis.?

The program at Scoliosis 3DC includes long-established Schroth protocols, and also adds state-of-the art Scoliologic? Best Practice techniques developed by Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss of Gensingen, Germany. Dr. Weiss has authored numerous articles and publications on scoliosis including, Best Practice in Conservative Scoliosis Care. He is the grandson of method originator, Katharina Schroth and son of Christa Lehnert-Schroth, P.T., author of the Schroth Method handbook, Three-Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis, now available in six languages.

Dr. Moramarco reports that Dr. Weiss? Scoliologic? program, including the Physio-logic? and 3-D Made Easy? techniques, are an enhancement to the traditional Schroth exercises, making the program at Scoliosis 3DC the most comprehensive Schroth program available in the US.

For more information, or to reach Dr. Moramarco, please visit: http:http://www.scoliosis3dc.com or http://www.drmoramarco.com

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New Scoliosis Exercise Program Offers Hope

May 13, 2012     No comments


Woburn, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 08, 2011

Dr. Marc Moramarco recently unveiled a new scoliosis exercise program at Scoliosis 3DC, near Boston Massachusetts. During the intensive, one-to-one program patients discover the numerous benefits of the German exercise protocols known as the Schroth Method. Adolescents and adults with mild, moderate and severe curves participate in the comprehensive spinal rehabilitation program tailored specifically to each individual?s unique spine and curve pattern.

A typical program begins with a detailed health history, thorough scoliosis examination, x-ray review, and assessments not typically performed in the traditional medical setting. Assessments determine Cobb angle, rotation, trunk asymmetry, lung capacity and chest expansion/rib mobility.

Each patient receives instruction about the anatomy of his/her unique spine from a three-dimensional perspective. This perspective is paramount because complete understanding of the nuances of one?s own spine and posture are central to the program where the patient learns how to perform ?three-dimensional corrections? of the spine.

Once a a thorough anatomical understanding is displayed, an in-depth, multi-faceted, dynamic back school begins. The scoliosis back school and treatment starts with spinal mobilizations, followed by ?how to? directions and repeated practice of sitting, standing, walking, and lying during daily activities.

Recognition of how to move optimally during daily activities helps the patient avoid adopting improper spinal alignment during the course of a day. For the scoliosis patient, an incorrect stance, sitting or lying position may unknowingly cause scoliosis curve progression.

Finally, Schroth scoliosis exercises for the particular curve pattern are introduced. Repetition insures that each patient ?experiences? his/her new posture and mastery of the exercises.

Daily practice is encouraged because clinical experience shows incorporating the techniques regularly improves the likelihood of halted curve progression, pain relief, flexibility, and allows for a better postural appearance and lung function.

All patients are taught to exercise the spine in specific ways while incorporating the all important Schroth rotational breathing technique. According to Dr. Moramarco, ?Maintaining spinal flexibility and stability are of utmost importance in scoliosis. As a patient ages, if scoliosis progresses, the spine may become rigid resulting in pain, stiffness, decreased rib mobility, diminished lung capacity, postural imbalances and other related symptoms.?

While spinal flexibility is important for all scoliosis patients, early intervention is especially critical when adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is diagnosed. The still flexible spines of many adolescents allows for the opportunity of a certain degree of curve reduction – one attainable goal of the Schroth Method when started early.

Overall, patients are extremely pleased upon learning this new approach. Schroth Method patients tell of a sense of empowerment never before experienced since traditional medical protocols for scoliosis treatment are do nothing, watch and wait, brace, and/or recommend and perform surgery for those whose curves have Cobb angles of approximately 45? to 50? or greater.

Many patients are now opting to pursue this proactive approach to scoliosis management in order to help avoid surgery. Scoliosis surgery involves implantation of hardware and spinal fusions of several vertebral segments, often from the thoracic to lumbar spine.

The Schroth Method was established 90 years ago in Germany, by Katharina Schroth. Since then, many European scoliosis patients have experienced its numerous benefits for an improved quality of life. The program at Scoliosis 3DC now offers US patients the opportunity to learn Schroth protocols empowering the patient with knowledge, skills, and hope – rather than a future of uncertainty.

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The TornadoSuit? Unwinds Scoliosis Patients

May 13, 2012     No comments

Grand Blanc, MI (PRWEB) February 9, 2011

Megan Strauchman, D.O., Medical Director of the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers in Grand Blanc, announced that her clinic would be one of few nationwide to begin initial fittings of the TornadoSuit?, a brand new scoliosis brace.

The TornadoSuit? is a new type of functional scoliosis brace that acts upon the spine much differently than conventional rigid-style scoliosis braces. It can be easily concealed underneath clothing, and has shown immediate correction of the scoliosis curvature. The TornadoSuit? was developed by Dr. Mark Morningstar, who also founded the ARC3D system of scoliosis treatment.

?As an active member of SOSORT, a European based medical society focused on exercise-based treatments for scoliosis, I?ve been fortunate enough to be exposed to all types of scoliosis treatment worldwide. Having seen the benefits and disadvantages of various types of bracing both in the US and abroad, I tried to create a design that incorporated as many of the advantages as possible without the drawbacks of conventional bracing,? says Morningstar. According to preliminary reports, the TornadoSuit? is more comfortable than other braces, provides a similar level of support as rigid braces, while being thin enough to conceal under clothing for day-long wear.

Because the TornadoSuit? is still considered experimental, health insurances do not cover its costs. However, because it is in its early testing stages, patients who want to try the TornadoSuit? can do so at a dramatically reduced cost or free. Currently, the TornadoSuit? is being tested on children with scoliosis ages 9-18, and adults with scoliosis age 30-60. For details on how you or your child can be fitted for a TornadoSuit?, you can contact Dr. Strauchman directly at 810-694-3576, or by email at info(at)nwprc(dot)com.

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Dr. Marc Moramarco Visits German Scoliosis Clinic

May 11, 2012     No comments


Woburn, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 04, 2011

Dr. Marc Moramarco recently returned from his sixth visit to the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic, a two hundred bed German inpatient facility dedicated to the non-invasive treatment of scoliosis using the Schroth Method. The Schroth Method is a curve pattern specific exercise and breathing technique for the three dimensional spinal condition.

While in Germany, Dr. Moramarco spent a day with Christa Lehnert-Schroth, PT, author of ?Three-Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis: A Physiotherapeutic Method for Deformities of the Spine.? The two discussed the positive patient outcomes Dr. Moramarco?s US patients are achieving, scoliosis exercise and improving patient awareness of the Schroth Method.

Dr. Moramarco began instructing scoliosis patients in the Schroth Method at his Boston area practice in 2007 after becoming the first US practitioner certified at the German facility. Patients have come from across the US, Canada and Central America and this spring he will treat patients from as far away as Australia, Hong Kong, and Eastern Europe.

The Schroth Method, celebrating its 90th year, has patients focus on trunk elongation, and correction of postural imbalances during the simultaneous use of the proprietary breathing technique known as Schroth ?rotational breathing.? Patients find the method quite effective with continued practice.

As a young woman, Christa Lehnert-Schroth, PT, worked assisting her mother, method creator, Katharina Schroth, instructing others in the three-dimensional exercise approach for scoliosis. Lehnert-Schroth went on to become an accomplished physical therapist who continued to advance her mother’s innovative work over the course of her own lifetime. Her work on behalf of scoliosis patients has been tireless. Retired as a director of the clinic bearing her mother?s name, her interests and work persist on behalf of patients around the globe seeking an alternative to surgery for the treatment for scoliosis.

Lehnert-Schroth provided Dr. Moramarco with a private guided tour of the permanent Schroth exhibit at the local museum of history. The museum houses a comprehensive collection documenting the work of the family since the inception of the Schroth Method in 1921.

Dr. Moramarco also attended two days of patient sessions at the Asklepios Katharina Schroth Clinic with Axel Hennes, PT, the clinic?s senior physiotherapist. At the clinic, Dr. Moramarco learned the most up to date techniques used for conservative scoliosis treatment.

Dr. Moramarco looks forward to each return trip to the clinic he first visited nine years ago as a parent looking for a way to help his own daughter stop the progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Thoroughly impressed with the knowledge obtained on that initial visit, and witnessing firsthand the positive outcomes patients can achieve using Schroth therapy, he has since gone on to instruct adolescents and adults seeking help for curves ranging from mild to severe.

He views his trips to Germany as a way to refine his knowledge and expand his expertise. He is truly passionate about this beneficial approach to scoliosis management.

Incorporated into daily life, the Schroth Method aims to empower, halt curve progression, create an improved postural appearance, improve lung function, and decrease pain related to scoliosis.

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Dr. Marc Moramarco Outlines Tips for Scoliosis Detection and a New Treatment Option

May 09, 2012     No comments


Woburn, MA (PRWEB) April 28, 2011

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal condition often diagnosed during adolescence. At Scoliosis 3DC, near Boston, Dr. Marc Moramarco provides non-invasive, scoliosis-specific exercise instruction utilizing the Schroth Method of Germany. This new alternative to the US is for families who want to take a proactive route rather than accept the traditional ?watch and wait? approach frequently recommended when a mild scoliosis is detected.

When incorporated during the mild phase of scoliosis the Schroth Method may help a newly diagnosed child at a high risk of progression improve the odds of halting progression, hopefully to avoid bracing. When bracing is prescribed though, usually for younger, high risk patients or for those in the moderate phase, the Schroth Method can serve as an effective adjunct to the brace.

Some signs of scoliosis to look for are: un-level shoulders or hips, a hip or shoulder prominence, a shoulder blade that wings or sticks out, head tilt, and/or a rib prominence. Scoliosis presents in subtle ways parents may dismiss, for example, an uneven hem line or clothes that don?t hang smoothly.

If scoliosis is suspected, the Adams Forward Bend Test can help detect a rib prominence. If spinal asymmetry exists, scoliosis may be present and a full-spine x-ray series should be obtained for a definitive diagnosis. A radiologic measurement known as Cobb angle confirms scoliosis.

Currently, scoliosis is generally treated as follows: for a 10-25? Cobb angle -mild scoliosis- doctors typically advise ?watch and wait? with check-ups in 3-6 month intervals, for a 25? Cobb angle -moderate scoliosis- bracing may be recommended. When bracing fails to stop progression and scoliosis reaches a 45-50? Cobb angle spinal-fusion surgery is often recommended to stabilize the spine; although, the Schroth Method can still help patients in this category as well.

The Scoliosis 3DC program focuses on spinal stabilization via a rigorous outpatient program incorporating education, the Schroth exercise and breathing techniques, and instruction in activities of daily living for scoliosis.

The scoliosis exercises are multi-step, curve-pattern-specific exercise and breathing sequences based on a patient?s unique spinal anatomy. A patient?s regimen is based on the Schroth three-dimensional treatment program used for the past ninety years in Germany. Also incorporated are newer techniques to show a patient how to function during daily life without feeding into curve progression.

For adolescents, adults and post-surgical patients, the program provides essential knowledge and teaches skills necessary to counteract advancement and improve quality of life with scoliosis. This is done by showing the patient how to create a more stable, yet flexible spine. Other likely benefits are increased pulmonary function and chest expansion, better posture and appearance.

To date, patients who have completed the rigorous twenty-one hour program, practicing thirty minutes daily, have all avoided spinal surgery.

The Schroth Method is becoming the treatment of choice for families who prefer to be proactive in the battle against scoliosis curve progression. Hence, the catch phrase – Scoliosis 3DC, Not Wait and See.

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New Simple Saliva Test Helps Doctors Predict if Scoliosis Will Get Worse

May 07, 2012     No comments


Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 16, 2011

A saliva-based genetic test that helps doctors determine which children diagnosed with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) are least likely to develop a painful and debilitating abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is now available for the first time at Schumacher Chiropractic Clinics, P.A. in Hopkins, Minnesota.

The SCOLISCORE Prognostic AIS Test, developed by Axial Biotech and distributed by DePuy Spine, uses the science of genetics to help the doctors at Schumacher Chiropractic Clinics identify low risk patients, potentially saving them from years of repeated office visits and x-ray exposure, as well as the stress and anxiety associated with the uncertainty of scoliosis curve progression.

Scoliosis affects an estimated 6 million people in the United States. Most of them are children between 10 and 15-years-old. There is no cure. Fortunately, in most cases, scoliosis is mild or moderate and generally does not require medical treatment. However, each year an estimated 30,000 children are put into a back brace for scoliosis and may also have increased health risks due to frequent x-ray exposure.

The SCOLISCORE Test, which uses DNA markers found in the saliva, is designed for male and female patients diagnosed with Mild (10 ? 25 degree Cobb Angle) Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) who are from 9 through 13 years of age, and who are self-reported as Caucasian.

Spine surgeons at 40 medical centers around the U.S. were first introduced to the test and have been defining it’s clinical use since 2008. ?We are proud to be the first chiropractic clinic in the Twin Cities to team up with SCOLISCORE to provide this cutting edge technology,? said Bill Schumacher, DC, co-founder of Schumacher Chiropractic Clinic in Hopkins, Minnesota. ?Now we can potentially better understand how likely their curve will progress over time and combined with other diagnostic information, allow us to structure an effective personalized non-surgical treatment.?

To administer the test, a saliva sample is collected in the doctors office at Schumacher Chiropractic Clinic and then sent to Axial Biotech for analysis. The confidential test results are typically available within a few weeks. Patients can get a score anywhere between 1 and 200 ? 50 or less is considered low risk of having progressive curvature.

The SCOLISCORE Test was developed by Axial Biotech, Inc. and is marketed and distributed by DePuy Spine, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company.

For more information about the SCOLISCORE Test, visit http://www.schumacherchiropractic.com

About Schumacher Chiropractic Clinics

Schumacher Chiropractic Clinics, P.A., is a family of chiropractors with over 29 years of experience treating patients for head, neck, back and leg pain using modern techniques and therapies that are gentle and effective for all age groups. Serving the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul since 1981, Schumacher Chiropractic is committed to providing personalized scoliosis treatments that are effective and non-invasive. Visit http://www.schumacherchiropractic.com for more information.

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San Francisco Chiropractor, Dr. Adam Jacobs to Help with Scoliosis and Posture Screenings as Students Head Back to School.

April 30, 2012     No comments


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 06, 2011

Each new school year brings excitement for students, but this excitement can also come with added stress. The work becomes more advanced and the books get heavier. Heavier books means heavier backpacks and this increased weight can place a great deal of strain on the students? back and neck. At this young age it is important to make certain the weight and stress does not begin to have a negative impact on posture.

The American Occupational Therapy Association recommends students carry backpacks no heavier than 15% of their body weight. This would mean a student weighing 100 pounds should carry a back pack weighing no more than 15 pounds. A 2004 UC Newsroom study of American students aged 11-15 years reported 64% of students having back pain related to carrying backpacks and 21% of those had pain lasting more than 6 months. The good news is this can be prevented with knowledge about proper backpack usage and focus on good posture. Dr. Adam Jacobs administers chiropractic treatments that can ensure that students? backs are in correct alignment, which will help safely distribute the weight of the backpacks.

Posture is vital to our overall health and wellness. Imbalances in posture and scoliosis are important to catch at an early age to prevent them from getting worse and potentially causing chronic pain. If detected early, posture imbalances can be reduced or eliminated through chiropractic treatments offered at SF Custom Chiropractic. As the child grows, it is important to have the best alignment possible to set a better pattern for the future. Long hours at desks, heavy backpacks, school sports, and stress of homework can contribute to poor posture and back pain that could be improved with chiropractic care.

Scoliosis is a common postural disorder that is characterized by a progressive, abnormal sideways curve of the spine. The spine often curves in an ?S? or ?C? shape from side to side. Scoliosis is often found in adolescent and teen years, and if left untreated can cause serious medical problems. Pain, stiffness, and severe spinal deformity can result. While it is not curable, if scoliosis is found during childhood chiropractic care can help reduce the sway and slow down progression. For this reason, it is very important for students to have their backs checked for signs of scoliosis.

National School Backpack Awareness Day is celebrated this September 21st. To honor this day and promote posture, health, and education to San Francisco students, San Francisco Chiropractor Dr. Adam Jacobs of SF Custom Chiropractic is offering his services to perform posture and scoliosis checks in both schools and his office located at 425 Washington St. Ste.100 in San Francisco.

About SF Custom Chiropractic: SF Custom Chiropractic opened in January 2011. Head treating doctor, Dr. Adam Jacobs received his doctorate of chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West (known for being the leader of sports chiropractic). He has a master?s degree and a full body and long nerve entrapment certification in Active Release Technique.

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Exercise-Based Scoliosis Therapy May Eliminate Need for Scoliosis Surgery

April 27, 2012     No comments

Grand Blanc, MI (PRWEB) November 14, 2011

New research by out this month by the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers shows promising results for the treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. ARC3D Therapy, an exercise-based scoliosis treatment is the first non-surgical, non-bracing scoliosis treatment to demonstrate multiple sustained corrective benefits once treatment is completed.

In the study, patients were treated using ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy. When the follow up was conducted two years after the initial treatment, patients demonstrated sustained improvements in breathing, pain levels, and the degree of spinal curvature on x-ray.

?We are excited to be the first clinics in Michigan to offer this new treatment to scoliosis patients,? said Megan Strauchman, D.O., the Medical Director for the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers. “Patients now have a viable option for treatment other than bracing and surgery, which have considerable side effects.”

According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, Scoliosis typically affects about 2-3% of the population annually or roughly 6 million people in the United States alone. Early detection and treatment in genetically high risk patients may decrease the need for scoliosis surgery later on. Although some cases of scoliosis may resolve on their own without the need for treatment, genetic testing can now be done to predict the risk of progression for patients with mild scoliosis.

Additionally, new research from the European Spine Journal suggests that scoliosis may often develop around menopause, as women begin losing bone density. Dr. Megan Strauchman suggests that women who are already developing degenerative scoliosis will likely want a combined treatment approach, one that includes bio-identical hormone replacement and a conservative exercise-based scoliosis therapy like ARC3D to help reverse the scoliosis.

About Dr. Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers

Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, located in Grand Blanc, MI provides a wide variety of services including scoliosis treatment, treatment bulging or herniated discs, and Fibromyalgia. Under the supervision of Dr. Megan Strauchman, they offer ARC3D therapy as an accumulation of techniques meant to provide advanced and effective scoliosis treatment without surgery.

About ARC3D

Active Reflex Correction in 3 Dimensions (ARC3D) is sponsored by the North American Scoliosis Initiative. The innovative scoliosis treatment combines kinesiotaping, rotary torso exercises, the Pettibon weighting system, the TornadoSuit?, and spinal rejuvenation therapy in order to reduce the need for surgery due to idiopathic scoliosis.

For more information on ARC3D Scoliosis Therapy, please visit http://www.arc3dtherapy.com or contact Dr. Strauchman at 810-694-3576.

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