Scoliosis Treatment: We Need a Quarterback, Not a Method!
Seeking a scoliosis treatment provider who can recommend a variety of treatments is the next phase of scoliosis treatment evolution.
Scoliosis Case Study Accepted for Publication!
A case report co-authored by Dr. Morningstar was accepted for publication into the International Journal of Clinical Medicine. This report discusses how a 59-year-old woman was able to substantially improve her pain and quality of life by wearing a ScoliSMART Activity Suit for just 8 months.
Scoliosis Neurotransmitter Commentary Accepted for Publication
Dr. Morningstar had his third scoliosis article in 2016 accepted into Current Pediatric Research for publication. His paper discusses the connection between scoliosis and neurotransmitters.
Comprehensive Lyme disease treatment now available in Michigan
Grand Blanc, MI - Lyme disease is the fastest growing tick-borne illness in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Approximately 300,000 people are infected with Lyme disease each year, an alarming number. The staggering statistics continue: according to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), 50% of all ticks [...]
Onward Toward Scoliosis Prevention…….Not Just Treatment!
The amount of scoliosis research has grown considerably over the last decade, with much of it devoted to non-surgical, conservative exercise-based treatment options. While this trend is extremely positive, it is still nonetheless geared toward treating the symptom of a whole-body disorder we all know as scoliosis. While the conventional medical community continues to look [...]
The Neurochemistry of Scoliosis
In a previous post, I discussed how scoliosis is not a disorder that is ever going to be prevented if we only concern ourselves with looking at the spine and biomechanical components. We have to begin looking at how correcting the known neurological and hormonal precursors to scoliosis as early as possible may help [...]
Treating the Whole Scoliosis Patient
Everywhere we look there is information on scoliosis treatment. In the conventional medical world, we have 3 different treatments: do nothing (wait & see), rigid bracing, or fusion surgery. The alternatives to these are largely focused on various exercise methods. There is Schroth, FITS, SEAS, DoboMed, and CLEAR. Although all of these options may be [...]
Recent Scoliosis Articles
The Unseen Dangers of Scoliosis – Jonathan Goh | The Malaysian ... www.mmgazette.com 10/4/13 In the three years of working as a physiotherapist, no cases that I have seen or treated has touched me on a personal level more than patients suffering from scoliosis. What is scoliosis you may ask? Scoliosis is an abnormal ... [...]
Dr. Morningstar to present scoliosis treatment research
Dr. Morningstar found out earlier this week that he will be presenting research on scoliosis treatment at the 2013 annual meeting of the Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT). His abstracts include research on neurotransmitter imbalance patterns in scoliosis patients, manipulation under anesthesia for the treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis, and is a [...]
Taking Care of your Thyroid
Some steps and tips on how to help out your thyroid and its function! Â 3 simple steps to boost your thyroid | Health Newsletter I recommend getting 300 mcg of iodine daily for optimal thyroid health. 2. Almost as important is the amino acid L-tyrosine. Your thyroid uses tyrosine as the second primary nutrient, [...]
