Scoliosis treatment that offers a safe alternative to surgery
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In our clinic, we have developed a great deal of respect and even admiration for the men and women of all ages who have come to us for treatment of their scoliosis.
We have listened to their stories, empathized with their pain, and shared in their joy as positive changes were made to their so-called “incurable” condition. We have also formed close relationships with men and women who, in their youth, had undergone the Harrington rod implantation surgery in an attempt to halt the progression of their scoliosis and, sadly, found the quality of their lives worsened, rather than improved by the procedure.
Scoliosis is estimated to affect 4.5% of the general population.
In a
nation of approximately 274 million people, this means that over 12
million cases of scoliosis exist, and almost 500 more are diagnosed
each day - about 173,000 every year. According to some studies, the
average scoliosis patient will suffer a 14-year reduction in their life
expectancy. This means that if by some miracle we can eliminate
scoliosis completely; this would add 168 million years of health and
productivity to our society. Clearly this is not a minor issue, but an
epidemic, and one that should be taken very seriously. Due to the
limited options for scoliosis patients, we made it our priority to
research and implement a proven and cost-effective method of treating
scoliosis. Our training with the CLEAR Institute program has enabled us
to treat dozens of scoliosis patients, both locally and
internationally, by providing a non-surgical option with measurable
improvement.
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