Rhino Scoliosis Center

A diagnosis of scoliosis is scary!  If your head started spinning before the doctor left the room, you are not alone.  You immediately began to surf the web for information, which probably served to increase your anxiety instead of putting your mind at ease.  There is so much out there, much of it contradictory.  A […]

People with scoliosis who are “older” often wonder if their age disqualifies them from Rhino Scoliosis Reduction™.  I even hear this question from people as young as their 20’s. Concurrent conditions, like degenerative disc disease or osteoporosis, can make scoliosis patients feel like they have forever been left behind.  But, it’s a misconception that only […]

Many times when a child is diagnosed with scoliosis their parents aren’t sure exactly what that means. As they do their scoliosis research, their worries begin. The prognosis of scoliosis isn’t good. Bracing results aren’t good. Surgery outcomes are abysmal. Conservative alternative treatment is controversial. Many orthopedic doctors spend less than 5 minutes with their patients after […]

Almost every parent of a child who is diagnosed with scoliosis packs their bag for this guilt trip: “Why didn’t I notice my kid’s scoliosis before now?”  I would like to offer up a number of reasons, any one of which is a reasonable and excusable explanation. 1. Lack of awareness of scoliosis. Scoliosis is […]

Do you find yourself repeatedly telling your child to “Sit Up Straight!”?  It could be scoliosis, not just poor posture. Does this sound familiar?  You notice your child slouching and tell them, “Sit up straight!”  Your child dutifully corrects their posture, at least for a moment.  But as soon as you turn around, they’re slouching […]

Many people find having a picture of their child’s posture is helpful when trying to determine if their scoliosis or kyphosis is worsening or getting better. Here are some helpful tips on how to take pictures that accurately represent your child’s entire posture. 1st Step:  Choose a place in your home. A plain background is best. […]

The diagnosis of scoliosis can strike fear in the hearts of patients and parents alike. Scoliosis that is found in an 11-year-old automatically creates an uncertain future for her. How big will the curve grow?  Will a brace be recommended?  Or, God forbid, surgery? A young teen or tween who is diagnosed with scoliosis suddenly […]

As winter arrives here in Denver, Colorado, many of my patients with scoliosis and kyphosis are having weather-related pain.  We probably all know a “grandma” who can predict bad weather better than the local weatherman.  Why does this happen? While scientists have not come to a full agreement on the cause, it usually shows up […]