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 better, while 26% got worse, and 41% stayed the same.

Incidentally, they also noted that the pattern of the scoliosis changed over time in 46% of the patients. They theorize that this happens due to the spine trying to find a more balanced position to prevent curvature progression.

Here is a link to the full study:

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2010, 5:80

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Dr. Morningstar graduated in 2002 from Palmer College in Davenport. He then moved to Grand Blanc, MI and opened his first clinic, the Grand Blanc Spine Center. A year later, he opened his second clinic, the Anchor Bay Spine Center, in New Baltimore, MI. Both of these clinics have now become the Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers of Michigan, one of the first multidisciplinary clinics offering comprehensive chiropractic, traditional medicine, pain management, acupuncture, anti-aging medicine, and functional medicine services in Michigan. There he serves as the Director of Chiropractic Services. Dr. Morningstar provides comprehensive chiropractic rehabilitation and functional medicine strategies for complex spine and neurological disorders such as Scoliosis, ADHD, and Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
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