Stopping scoliosis, attempting to reverse curve progression, and preventing spinal fusion surgery is paramount for parents of kids with spinal curves. It’s what led Dr. Marc Moramarco to embark on a journey in search of non-surgical scoliosis treatment options. When he discovered the benefits of scoliosis-specific exercise rehabilitation, he established Scoliosis 3DC – a treatment center focused on education and empowerment for patients with scoliosis and kyphosis. If you or someone you care about has a spinal curvature, tune in to hear more about the potential to work toward spinal and postural improvements, without surgery.
Dr. Marc Moramarco of Scoliosis 3DC, near Boston, interviews his long-time patient, Deanna Wilbourn, a sixteen-year-old with scoliosis, from Mississippi. Deanna discusses how she felt when she was first diagnosed with scoliosis, her experience with the Boston Brace, and how she ended up in Boston from Mississippi for scoliosis treatment. She likens scoliosis to a cloud and emphasizes the importance of being proactive when it comes to scoliosis treatment. Deanna reviews how she has stayed faithful to the Schroth Best Practice scoliosis exercise routine she learned at Scoliosis 3DC and how it’s been wearing the Cheneau Gensingen back brace and the improvements to her spine as a result. When it comes to her scoliosis braces, she’s tried to make the best of the experience. Regarding her Gensingen brace, Deanna tells listeners, “The scoliosis brace is not that difficult to wear, my back brace has gone everywhere with me and it has not stopped me from doing the activities I love!”She also shares her tips for the best type of clothes to wear with a scoliosis brace. Deanna created a website to raise scoliosis awareness for kids with scoliosis starting out with a back brace. Deanna’s website: spinesaligned.weebly.comScoliosis 3DC in Woburn, Massachusetts: https://www.scoliosis3dc.com
Angle on Scoliosis: Episode #1: Reframing the Scoliosis Treatment ParadigmWhen he diagnosed his daughter with scoliosis, Dr. Marc Moramarco was dismayed that non-surgical treatment options, other than bracing, were non-existent. A year-long search for alternatives to scoliosis surgery led him to Germany and Schroth Method scoliosis exercises. After seeing the positive impact on her spine, he knew in his heart that other families needed to know. In this episode, he shares his story and describes the treatment program he established at Scoliosis 3DC near Boston, Massachusetts with the goal of helping other families who prefer non-surgical alternatives for scoliosis treatment.All studies cited are available through the link below. Please scroll to Asymmetric Spinal Loading. https://scoliosis3dc.com/scoliosis-resources/research-studies/Evidence for Schroth Best Practice scoliosis exercise protocols can be found here as well.About Dr. Marc Moramarco: Angle on Scoliosis host, Dr. Marc Moramarco, is an internationally recognized Schroth Method expert. He’s a lecturer and co-author of two books on the Schroth Method including Schroth Therapy and Schroth’s Textbook on Scoliosis and Other Spinal Deformities. In the US, he is the senior instructor of Schroth Best Practice for professionals and also the North American instructor and the distributor of the Cheneau - Gensingen Scoliosis Brace. His true passion is in educating and empowering patients to manage scoliosis independently, for life. Dr. Moramarco can be reached at info@scoliosis3dc.com.
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