Category Archives: Scoliosis

Simple Saliva Test Helps Doctors Predict if Scoliosis Will Get Worse

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.

What is a normal spine?

A basic understanding of a normal spine is important if you want to achieve one.  There are curves that should be in the spine.  These are seen from the side.  They are labeled primary and secondary curves.  The primary curves are formed in the uterus.  A baby spine is curved by the shape of the…

What is Scoliosis?

Specifically, what is “idiopathic” scoliosis.  The most common variety.  My information comes from the book, “Idiopathic” Scoliosis: Cause Prevention Control Reduction Correction & Analysis Through Chiropractic Methods, Vol. III, by F. H. Barge.  I will be using the expanded 2nd edition, 1996.  It is meant to be a text for doctors of chiropractic, but there…