What is Scoliosis
Viewed from the front or back, the spinal column should be straight. When scoliosis is present, you will see a sideways shift of the spine to the right or left. Approximately 10% of the population has small curves (less than ten degrees), which are of no consequence to function or health. This condition is called Spinal Asymmetry.
When a diagnostic x-ray is done, the curve of the spine is measured in degrees, as an angle, and this is called a Cobb angle. Scoliosis is defined as a curve greater than ten degrees. It is most common in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine and can involve one or both of these regions. The most common curve pattern is a right thoracic curve.
There are naturally occurring curves in the spinal column when it is viewed from the side (laterally). Swayback (lordosis) is normally present in the cervical and lumbar regions while round back (kyphosis) generally exists in the thoracic spine.
Common types of Scoliosis
Early Onset Scoliosis
The most common age range for scoliosis diagnosis in adolescence. That is why it is known as adolescent scoliosis. When it happens before the age of 10, this is mentioned as early-onset scoliosis.
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is one of the most common forms of this disease. One out of four children is affected by this disease aged between 10 to 18. As the name suggests this disease occurs at the adolescence stage but no cause still has been identified.
Degenerative Scoliosis
Adult-onset scoliosis or degenerative scoliosis is recognized by the side curves of the spine that grows with time. Spine degeneration and disc problem are common symptoms of aging. When the discs and joints start degenerating and degrading it causes spinal curvature on one side. This is the most prominent sign of scoliosis. It commonly grows in the lumbar spine and in the lower back and takes the C-shape.
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Neuromuscular scoliosis develops due to several reasons that cause spinal disorders along with problems in the brain and muscles. When the nerves and muscles cannot maintain the right alignment, it leads to a curved spine. This curvature grows in adulthood and becomes in the patients and they become unable to walk.
Scoliosis Treatment with Alice
Alice uses her many years of experiences to treat patients with scoliosis.
Scoliosis Exercise with Alice
Exercise is a crucial component of treating the scoliosis condition. Alice will customize scoliosis specific exercises for each patient based on the individual’s ability and curve type.
Scoliosis Treatment with Alice
Before and after
Pictures show patients with scoliosis before and after having scoliosis treatment with Alice.
Acupuncture/TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.
$65 – 30 minutes
$90 – 45 minutes
Initial Assessment Fee – $120
Scoliosis Treatment
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. There is a normal spinal curve when looking from the side, but the spine should appear straight when looking from the front.
People with scoliosis develop additional curves to either side of the body, and the bones of the spine twist on each other, forming a C or an S-shaped or scoliosis curve in the spine. Scoliosis ranges from 10-20 degrees (mild), 20-50 degrees (moderate), and severe (greater than 50 degrees).
We treat Scoliosis without surgery.
Myo-Modern Cupping™ Therapy
By creating suction and vacuum pressure, Myo-Modern Cupping™ Therapy is used to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, move deep inflammation to the skin surface for release, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways.
$80 – 45 minutes
Healing Massage
Healing Massage is manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person’s health and well-being.
Healing Massage:
$50 – 45 minutes
$60 – 60 minutes
$80 – 90 minutes
$105 – 120 minutes
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
$75 – 45 minutes
$90 – 60 minutes
$120 – 90 minutes
$160 – 120 minutes
Healing Massage Package 1:
$380 – 10 sessions (45 minutes each)
Healing Massage Package 2:
$550 – 10 sessions (60 minutes each)
Healing Massage Package 3:
$720 – 10 sessions (90 minutes each)
Detox Massage
Detox Massage is a specialised massage technique that assists the body’s own waste removal system. This massage technique is an excellent add-on for your detoxification program as it encourages removal of cellular waste from the body to help you clean and cleanse.
$75 – 60 minutes
$90 – 90 minutes
$120 – 120 minutes