tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85341768690222437772024-03-12T20:38:08.133-07:00Dr. Tevel - Chiropractic Help for You!A blog for people who are interested in becoming naturally pain free and staying healthy who live in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura Hills, and Simi Valley CA. Dr. Tevel will discuss various topics that interest his patients and that will hopefully help and inform you!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-3575825265040679082013-12-30T16:40:00.001-08:002013-12-30T16:40:17.301-08:00Dr. Tevel is here to help, but beware of improper lifting.Many back injuries come about as a result of the improper lifting or carrying of heavy objects. The basic position considered to be the best for lifting consists of bending one's knees while maintaining a straight back. This position allows one to transfer the bulk of the weight being lifted to the strong muscles of the leg. These leg muscles are vertical, and can contract powerfully to assist in elevating a load. In contrast, when one actually "puts his back" into his work, he tends to over-tax the lateral muscles of the back which are not efficient for the lifting of weight in a vertical fashion. Consequently, the back muscles begin to cramp violently, and then are simply unable to relax themselves.<br />
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Dr. Tevel is particularly skilled in treating muscle spasms of this kind which are scary and very uncomfortable. Chiropractic manipulation has been proven to provide the swiftest means for corrections of back sprains.<br />
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If you are in the Thousand Oaks area and find yourself with a painful muscle spasm give Dr. Tevel a call at 805-496-4532. Don't suffer needlessly, and don't risk serious complications by failing to get the prompt assistance required to properly treat your back injury. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-79573909822012193782013-12-03T16:41:00.001-08:002013-12-03T16:41:47.682-08:00Dr. Tevel Can Help You with Lower Back, Hip, and Leg ProblemsLower back, hip and leg problems most frequently occur as a result of faulty alignment of one or more spinal segments in the lower back area. It is through these vertebrae that the nerves, arteries, veins and lymphatics which control our lower extremities exit.<br />
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When one of these vertebrae slips out of its normal position with the other, it can partially occlude a nerve opening between adjacent vertebrae. This serves to pinch or irritate a spinal nerve thereby causing pain, swelling, and loss of function of the lower back, pelvis, thighs, legs or feet. <br />
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Improper spinal alignment in this lower back area can be the result of a single incident or accident, or it may be the result of years of undue strain imposed by ligaments and muscles compensating for poor posture, weight problems, leg length inequalities or other structural problems. <br />
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Dr. Tevel is a specialist in structural problems who has helped thousands of patients over thirty years in his Thousand Oaks practice.<br />
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In cases of structural defects Chiropractic techniques often provide the surest and safest chance of relief and correction of the problem. For more information or to make an appointment call today 805-496-4532.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-91989552767507573442013-11-22T12:41:00.000-08:002013-11-22T13:00:03.159-08:00Dr. Tevel can help you with Slipped Disc SyndromeOf all the conditions which involve the spine, the so called "slipped disc" is probably the most misunderstood.<br />
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In the typical disc syndrome it is the vertebrae rather than the disc which has actually slipped or become misaligned. When this happens a spinal nerve opening between two adjacent vertebrae can be stopped up, causing acute pain with numbness, tingling or even loss of function to those parts of the body serviced by the affected nerve.<br />
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Proper care with Dr. Tevel can usually correct a slipped disc condition through manipulative therapy alone. The seriousness of the complaint should not be minimized, however, and once a correction has been made, great care must be taken to prevent its recurrence. Regular spinal exercise prescribed by Dr. Tevel and occasional spinal checkups will generally eliminate the possibility of surgery altogether.<br />
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If you are in the Thousand Oaks CA area and back pains plague your life, make an appointment with Dr. Tevel (805-496-4532) for a complete and expert analysis of the extent of your spinal disorder. Only a skilled Chiropractor like Dr. Tevel (30 years experience!) is equipped to determine the possibilities for Chiropractic to help your problem. If your problem is a slipped disc you will be availing yourself of the safest most effective means of treatment possible.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-24242712410597930882013-09-24T17:22:00.000-07:002013-09-24T18:25:46.890-07:00Why Spinal Decompression Doesn't Work by Dr. Tevel, Thousand Oaks CARecently I encountered two herniated disk patients for which spinal decompression therapy failed to produce any lasting benefit: relief of pain and ability to resume regular activities. One was my own patient, Mrs. X, the other Mr. B is a gym acquaintance who knows I'm a chiropractor and bends my ear with his tales of back pain woe while I'm working out on the the stair master.<br />
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Mr. B herniated a disc in his neck, MRI show 4-5 mm of bulge, with excruciating pain into his arm. He went to his MD who sent him to physical therapy where they are performing spinal decompression therapy on his neck. After several weeks of spinal decompression therapy the arm is still numb and now he is getting severe headaches. On questioning it turns out they are using the wrong amount of weight for the spinal decompression therapy to his neck. This man is a huge body builder type and it was not strong enough of a decompression program. He was not give any instruction for hydrating himself or vitamin supplementation to nourish the herniated disk in his neck. Last but not least the therapist in desperation to get results was now manipulating his neck! Not a chiropractic segment specific manipulation, but rather a swift twist to the left and the right, a real "Hail Mary" maybe this will work effort.<br />
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Mrs. X, my patient, was a case on it's own. She refused to modify or stop her vigorous Zumba and yoga workouts. Refused to take vitamins (made her get indigestion), refused to hydrate herself (have to go to the bathroom too often), and last, but not least refused to come in on a regular basis for spinal decompression therapy (2-3 times a week depending on the case), to ease her pain--which it did when she showed up. This is a patient with, per MRI, a 6-7 mm bulge in the low back with shooting pain in her leg.<br />
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So yes, spinal decompression therapy will be a failure if the person administering it does not know what to do. Yes, spinal decompression therapy is a failure if the patient doesn't follow the knowledgeable instructions and comply with life style changes that healing requires. Yes, spinal decompression therapy has to be done with some regularity and consistency to get results.
Will spinal decompression therapy work for all spinal disc herniations? The answer is no, but in my clinical experience the odds are pretty good it will work with the right doctor administering the spinal decompression therapy and a patient who follows his instructions for healing.<br />
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I have been successfully treating injured backs and disc problems in Thousand Oaks for over 30 years in my family Chiropractic practice. I feel that spinal decompression therapy is a highly advanced and effective protocol when administered by a trained professional such as myself.
If you are in the Thousand Oaks area and are interested in finding out if spinal decompression therapy can help your severe disc problems please give me a call at 805-496-4532.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-80285707119282067022012-05-05T20:09:00.005-07:002013-07-08T11:27:02.935-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="color: #990000;"><big>SPINAL DECOMPRESSION Therapy is a fantastic natural way to restore the pain-free function of the low back or neck even in severe cases of disc herniation, degeneration, or spinal stenosis. It is something that can be effective when you have lost hope or are considering major surgery. It is an advanced tool that provides special therapy beyond what I could do with my hands or other physiotherapy equipment. It gives the body a chance to heal.</big></b><br />
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<b><big> <span style="color: #990000;">SPINAL DECOMPRESSION Therapy uses a comfortable computerized table that gently stretches the spine in the injured area to the point that it relieves the constant pressure of your body on the damaged discs. This creates the space your discs desparately need, takes the pressure of the vertebrea off your screaming nerves, restores blood flow to the now uncompressed discs giving the discs a chance to go back into place. </span></big></b><br />
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<a href="https://plus.google.com/105568765172351951531=author">by Dr. Tevel</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-45065315755842475922011-03-09T18:37:00.000-08:002011-03-09T18:37:14.494-08:00Chiropractic Help for a Pain Free Wrist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrPXLlCwoHFMXMnjaBGGEYNAGRRw_W84j4Xwrybvazd_GgJv8g0V4YTwXDU05A23oRJc-pkyjVXl4-7KhZDMh2EZcf2J0DsB5U3xZylydqA07cTzJIJbzpGquc3VcdkzYe29_TyuE7iw/s1600/xraywrist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrPXLlCwoHFMXMnjaBGGEYNAGRRw_W84j4Xwrybvazd_GgJv8g0V4YTwXDU05A23oRJc-pkyjVXl4-7KhZDMh2EZcf2J0DsB5U3xZylydqA07cTzJIJbzpGquc3VcdkzYe29_TyuE7iw/s200/xraywrist.jpg" width="132" /></a></div><span style="color: #660000;">The wrist is made up of eight different bones and a myriad of tendons, nerves and blood vessels. All day long we are reading, holding, and carrying things which can cause pain and injury. As a chiropractor who uses his wrist all day long Dr. Tevel has a great respect for the healthy functioning wrist. For personal reasons he has become and expert on diagnosing, treating and fixing this delicate joint permanently without surgery. For temporary relief use ice and traction (dangle a 10 lbs weight). For more extensive treatment </span><span style="color: #660000;">Dr. Tevel is ready to help you: 805-496-4532</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-7105333293646850622011-03-07T11:14:00.000-08:002011-03-07T11:33:35.695-08:00Chiropractic THE BEST for Low Back Pain SPINE JOURNAL 12/10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNh4hEbTqf3vH3m1PfmHrz3dwlgOpeLyIlUkEMlnVh-homYeTW33vO1EQuLVUPFg2q6Yy-LJ_Xzuzsyiwg9f_ZMI156Ndk5SRtUKY0t-jHFC5fdeCPRB51RHhzgyZ-LsuoPaEkuC93j0/s1600/backpain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrNh4hEbTqf3vH3m1PfmHrz3dwlgOpeLyIlUkEMlnVh-homYeTW33vO1EQuLVUPFg2q6Yy-LJ_Xzuzsyiwg9f_ZMI156Ndk5SRtUKY0t-jHFC5fdeCPRB51RHhzgyZ-LsuoPaEkuC93j0/s1600/backpain.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #660000;">Dr. Tevel's office should be your first stop if you are suffering from low back pain. THE SPINE JOURNAL reports that patients with acute mechanical low back pain enjoy significant improvement with chiropractic care, but little or no improvement with the usual care they receive from a family physician! Low long term reliance on pain drugs was also reported in the chiropractic patients. Dr. Tevel is ready to help you: 805-496-4532</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-75943839711030069492011-03-01T12:49:00.000-08:002011-03-01T12:49:27.635-08:00Scary Sciatica -OUCH!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrDYahetgb4KQz2GZANiTkTO1SvdEIvYQ9JCV23AgWeck_LO_QvxoWLEUeZ6KPFY298JFCIJzFxfqN-HL_AiKu9EBliKlU0nx4z5S3k1bc1KoBieY00OSnaVkCY6KgrLn0sLYFt4jHG4/s1600/sciatica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBrDYahetgb4KQz2GZANiTkTO1SvdEIvYQ9JCV23AgWeck_LO_QvxoWLEUeZ6KPFY298JFCIJzFxfqN-HL_AiKu9EBliKlU0nx4z5S3k1bc1KoBieY00OSnaVkCY6KgrLn0sLYFt4jHG4/s320/sciatica.jpg" width="147" /></a></div><span style="color: #660000;">Pain running from the low back down the leg sometimes all the way to the foot makes life miserable. It can be caused by something a simple as sitting on a fat wallet while driving (surprisingly common!) or as serious as a blown out disc in your back. Either way gentle chiropractic treatment and the use of physical therapy equipment such as ultrasound can fix it. </span><br />
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Call today.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-13864858710704329272011-02-28T13:11:00.000-08:002011-02-28T16:06:59.370-08:00Don't Wreck Your Neck--It's the only one you have...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBLSD3-3lEsK1ltKnNCzfWpBwncpmUEYKXDl_uMRHfOcaWrptp5dBG4rOswZa8xH0VxTKsaie5aLOdJnnC763kkJL8QyRvOgA2Nd_-wOEfNfFhI41M4jFmyqOHRkWL5yjpJapDqmOzLk/s1600/neckmove.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEBLSD3-3lEsK1ltKnNCzfWpBwncpmUEYKXDl_uMRHfOcaWrptp5dBG4rOswZa8xH0VxTKsaie5aLOdJnnC763kkJL8QyRvOgA2Nd_-wOEfNfFhI41M4jFmyqOHRkWL5yjpJapDqmOzLk/s1600/neckmove.gif" /></a></div><div style="color: #660000; text-align: left;">Take care of your neck! Years of studying, reading, typing, viewing a TV or computer screen looking downward all have an effect. A feeling of the neck being locked up or inability to move your head freely is a sign your neck is not functioning properly.With the head in a forward carriage the balance and posture are changed. This can cause a host of problems: headaches, arthritis, disc degeneration or herniation, joint deterioration, pinched nerves, tingling in the arms and hands and PAIN. Dr. Tevel can gently restore proper neck functioning and alignment and teach you how to maintain it. Don't let it get worse. Call today: 805-496-4532</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-26762243608295815032011-02-25T11:41:00.000-08:002011-02-25T12:16:55.765-08:00Are you out of balance? Simple Posture Correction Makes a World of Difference!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7k07g5uaBeumqw80XoVFHyKmsIpym5wGt5JPadsQ8Hzhn7GHMCPufaH8XiAZZbI8IwQCskx1iqIqMz5eVi4agX3-NR0nIbNK11rrhMN77nnukMjpr0HpOySOJ2-FI93GyfOf7sUEXrJA/s1600/Skeleton-Crooked-4C.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7k07g5uaBeumqw80XoVFHyKmsIpym5wGt5JPadsQ8Hzhn7GHMCPufaH8XiAZZbI8IwQCskx1iqIqMz5eVi4agX3-NR0nIbNK11rrhMN77nnukMjpr0HpOySOJ2-FI93GyfOf7sUEXrJA/s200/Skeleton-Crooked-4C.gif" width="85" /></a></div><span style="color: #660000;">You align your car. How about yourself?? While driving your car can you easily and quickly turn your head to see the blind spots or are you relying strictly on the mirrors? Minor posture problems can cause BIG pain that wears down your body over time. The good news is most can be gently and permanently corrected. With 30 years of experience, Dr. Tevel is highly skilled and trained to analyze your structure and advise you on how you can be pain free, have great range of motion, and an excellent quality of life. Don't wait thinking, "Maybe it will go away." Call today for a no charge consultation: 805-496-4532.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12976436516329764209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8534176869022243777.post-78843530257615692232011-02-24T15:05:00.000-08:002011-12-07T17:58:32.477-08:00Natural Treatment for Scoliosis - Curvature of the Spine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-WhvUn-hPDMii8s3q7_fXb5OUSoRqK-QJTfYlk4Um5x1qpbnHi9cgpEESuuUEYg3cMSGVHxTwqKxQVcJHrutuygNxeq7F6mOu8EcE-1YntR4LOdkKZi8kp0tRZfkRnL92Wx1ZA1v-3g/s1600/scoliosis.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-WhvUn-hPDMii8s3q7_fXb5OUSoRqK-QJTfYlk4Um5x1qpbnHi9cgpEESuuUEYg3cMSGVHxTwqKxQVcJHrutuygNxeq7F6mOu8EcE-1YntR4LOdkKZi8kp0tRZfkRnL92Wx1ZA1v-3g/s400/scoliosis.png" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #660000; text-align: left;">CASE STUDY: A little eight year old girl was complaining of severe back pain. As you can see by looking at the "before" picture her spine was very curved and was pinching on the nerves and causing painful muscle strain. Dr. Tevel was able to gently manipulate her back and re-align the spine. After one month of regular care her spine is nice and straight. She feels great! Left untreated it would have gotten progressively worse. By being proactive she was able to avoid invasive and uncomfortable treatment such as unattractive braces or Harrington Rod Surgery. If you are in the Thousand Oaks area and are concerned about back pain in yourself or your child please call Dr. Tevel's office for a no charge consultation: 805-496-4532.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #660000; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #660000; text-align: left;">Exciting new informations from the Mayo Clinic:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #660000; text-align: left;"><br />
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The average reduction of thoraco-lumbar scoliosis was 17.2° and was maintained for 24 months.<br />
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Function improved 70% and pain was reduced by 60%.<br />
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BY Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP<br />
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According to the Mayo Clinic (2009), " Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. Most cases of scoliosis are mild, but severe scoliosis can be disabling. An especially severe spinal curve can reduce the amount of space within the chest, making it difficult for the lungs to function properly. Children who have mild scoliosis are monitored closely, usually with X-rays, to see if the curve is getting worse. In many cases, no treatment is necessary. Some children will need to wear a brace to stop the curve from worsening. Others may need surgery to straighten severe cases of scoliosis" (<a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scoliosis/DS00194" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.mayoclinic.com/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>health/scoliosis/DS00194</a>). They go on to say that signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include, uneven shoulders, "Signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include: uneven shoulders, one shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other, uneven waist, [and] one hip higher than the other" (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2009, <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scoliosis/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.mayoclinic.com/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>health/scoliosis/</a> DS00194/ DSECTION=symptoms).<br />
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"If a scoliosis curve gets worse, the spine will also rotate or twist, in addition to curving side to side. This causes the ribs on one side of the body to stick out farther than on the other side. Severe scoliosis can cause back pain and difficulty breathing. Go to your doctor if you notice signs or symptoms of scoliosis in your child. Mild curves can develop without the parent or child knowing it because they appear gradually and usually don't cause pain" (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2009, <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.mayoclinic.com/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>health/</a> scoliosis/DS00194/ DSECTION=symptoms).<br />
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According to Lou et al. in 2010, three-dimensional lateral curvatures of the spine affect 2-3% of the adolescent population. According to ACT Youth who utilizes the 2000 US Census Bureau statistics, the number of adolescents in the United States is 41,747, 962. Averaging 2.5% of all adolescents having scoliosis equates to 1,043, 699 children facing issues as result of scoliosis. Lou et al. (2010) continue, "Brace (orthotic) treatment is recommended for growing children with curves of 25–45° Cobb angle. Surgery is the final treatment option for curves greater than 45° and its goals are to obtain safe correction, to produce a solid spinal fusion of the curve region, and to bring the spine and body into a more balanced position (p. 292). However, they conclude, " Although brace treatment for scoliosis has been used for more than fifty years, its effectiveness is still debatable... Most studies used the amount of curve progression (as measured by the Cobb angle) to determine the effectiveness of brace treatment. Some defined success as 5° or less curve progression" (Lou et al., 2010, p. 292).<br />
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While allopathic medicine is still entrenched in the debatable practice of bracing and eventually surgery with the eventual progression of scoliosis, there are proven solutions. Morningstar concluded in 2011 that as a result of chiropractic spinal adjusting and chiropractic spinal manipulation, a thoracolumbar curvature (scoliosis) averaged a 17.2° reduction that was maintained for 24 months, the length of the study. Across all spinal groups, an average of 10° reduction was realized that persisted for 24 months, again the length of the study. Morningstar also concluded that pain scales reduced by 60% at 24 months and function improved by 70% while respiratory capacity increased 7%. Although this was a limited study with 28 patients, it is the first scientific conclusion that documents and reflects the results of what chiropractors have been realizing in their offices for over a 100 years.<br />
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The real issue is that if adolescents have their curvatures reduced by 10°-17.2°, then bracing and surgery are not an option because they will not be indicated. As bracing has been deemed "highly questionable" in the literature and now the literature reflects chiropractic as a highly effective modality, the standard of care across professions should be chiropractic care for scoliosis as first line treatment and should be standardized in every discipline.<br />
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1. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/scoliosis/DS00194" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://www.mayoclinic.com/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>health/scoliosis/DS00194</a><br />
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3. Lou, E., Hill, D., Hedden, D., Mahood, J., Moreau, M., Raso, J., (2010). An objective measurement of brace usage for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Medical Engineering and Physics, 33(3), 290-294.<br />
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4. Retrieved from <a href="http://www.actforyouth.net/health_sexuality/demographics/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>www.actforyouth.net/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>health_sexuality/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>demographics/</a><br />
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5. Morningstar, M. (2011). Outcomes for adult scoliosis patients receiving chiropractic rehabilitation: A 24-month retrospective analysis. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 10(3), 179-184.</span></div><br />
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