Scoliosis is a common disease in children that causes deformity of spine and thoracic cage. The deformity not only affects the appearance, but also leads to irreversible impairment of lung function and respiratory failure in severe cases. Research over the past 50 years demonstrates that scoliosis impairs growth and development of lungs, limits chest wall [...]
It is a broad consensus today that scoliosis curves cannot be improved through bracing, and the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) methodological criteria for bracing have the avoidance of progression as their only objective. Consequently, in curves more than 45°, fusion is considered as basically the only possible treatment. The purpose of the study was to [...]
The US Dept of Health and Human Services is lowering the recommended amount of fluoride in tap water. Fluoride, although considered one of the greatest public health achievements, is a toxic ingredient. There is growing concern among many public watchdog groups that fluoride may cause other serious health problems. In a recent study, it was [...]
Chinese researchers studied two groups of patients with adolescent thoracic scoliosis and syringomyelia. Previous scoliosis researchers have suggested that an asymmetrical growth of the ribs and/or arms can have a causative impact on the development of scoliosis. In this present study, the researchers looked at the length of ribs attaching at or near the apex [...]
Vitamin D receptor polymorphism is a disorder that causes your body to not use vitamin D efficiently. This disorder has been implicated in a number of autoimmune and neurological disorders, such as Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, elevated breast cancer risk, and lupus. Now researchers have found an association between Vitamin D receptor polymorphism and low [...]
Researchers in Barcelona studied the impact of adolescent scoliosis on exercise capacity and lung function by observing muscle weakness in their group of patients. They found that, "lower limb muscle function is the main contributor to exercise intolerance. There appeared to be no connection between spinal deformity and lung function, muscle function or exercise capacity. [...]
In a study out last month in the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and Research, researchers took x-rays of children with scoliosis <25 degrees. They then took a follow-up x-ray about one year later. None of the patients had any treatment of any kind. They found that nearly one-third of the patients saw their curvatures get [...]
Please take a moment to read some success stories from current and past patients, if you feel so inclined add your own success story. No need to have been a patient of Natural Wellness and Pain Relief centers to share your story, who knows, your story may be the one to motivate or inspire another [...]
This forum is for patients interested in learning more about our innovative ARC3D scoliosis therapy, as well as the Factor Integration Model for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Fibromyalgia. Chronic pain patients are also encouraged to write in and ask Dr. Morningstar about the Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) procedure.
