Scoliosis Treatment with Kevin Lau

[bobbynchris]

My post was deleted from here, not sure why but basically I would recommend people to read people talking about scoliosis online. Try googling \"can a chiropractor fix scoliosis\" and simply read the comments (obviously don't read from chiropractors websites). Or read on wikipedia if their treatment has been proven to help with a proper research. The plain answer is no. Nothing really has great success with severe scoliosis (including braces and surgery) but I believe the most important thing is to make sure your child keeps fit and healthy. That is what worked for us.

I see dr Kevin has a book that has exercises in it? Maybe it is worth purchasing, however all the expensive treatment maybe not.. Not just his treatment, I couldn't find anywhere with treatments that were affordable. I have been really let down by chiropractors... :sad:

[sammifan]

I think Chiropractors do help mainly with pains. My Chiropractor maintains that it will help with the curvature, provided one remains active and keeps a good posture.

However it seems that many people who have had braces combined with physiotherapy have seen successes. Key is to maintain the exercises taught even after being discharged from braces, and remember to keep a good posture.
I spoke to a Physiotherapist who told me that many scoliosis patients have a tendency to stand biased towards one side, and I do see this in my daughter. The patients have to make a conscious effort not to do this as this will cause curve to worsen.

[Jennifer]

sammifan:

many scoliosis patients have a tendency to stand biased towards one side, and I do see this in my daughter. The patients have to make a conscious effort not to do this as this will cause curve to worsen.

Other than leaning on one side while standing, some also do that while sitting down.

[CarrotTree]

Hi,

My son was asked to screen at Health Promotion Board, and after xray we were told that his case is mild scoliosis and thus needs monitoring for the next 6 months. Medical officer mentioned that this is genetic and not linked to diet, exercise or sitting posture when I asked there was anything we could do to prevent progression. Is what the Medical officer said true? Can parents who have experience share ?tks

[Jennifer]

CarrotTree:

Hi,

My son was asked to screen at Health Promotion Board, and after xray we were told that his case is mild scoliosis and thus needs monitoring for the next 6 months. Medical officer mentioned that this is genetic and not linked to diet, exercise or sitting posture when I asked there was anything we could do to prevent progression. Is what the Medical officer said true? Can parents who have experience share ?tks

I remember I felt a sharp pain at the back of my neck on n off. Then the P6 physical exam came. That was how I was told my spine was not straight.

Hubby's youngest sister and I have a 9 years age gap. When I married into his family, I noticed that this sis-in-law sits loop to one side and when she walks, her shoulder is loop-sided too. So I suggested to MIL to bring the sis-in-law for checkup. Her spine curves to one side.

So I think it is not genetic. More of posture prob.

[bobbynchris]

Jennifer:

CarrotTree:

Hi,

My son was asked to screen at Health Promotion Board, and after xray we were told that his case is mild scoliosis and thus needs monitoring for the next 6 months. Medical officer mentioned that this is genetic and not linked to diet, exercise or sitting posture when I asked there was anything we could do to prevent progression. Is what the Medical officer said true? Can parents who have experience share ?tks

I remember I felt a sharp pain at the back of my neck on n off. Then the P6 physical exam came. That was how I was told my spine was not straight.

Hubby's youngest sister and I have a 9 years age gap. When I married into his family, I noticed that this sis-in-law sits loop to one side and when she walks, her shoulder is loop-sided too. So I suggested to MIL to bring the sis-in-law for checkup. Her spine curves to one side.

So I think it is not genetic. More of posture prob.

Actually their way of walking is more because of the fact their spine isn't straight. No one walks lop sided unless their spine isn't straight it really is genetic, but a poor diet and bad posture doesn't make things any better

[ngl2010]

bobbynchris:

Jennifer:

[quote=\"CarrotTree\"]Hi,

My son was asked to screen at Health Promotion Board, and after xray we were told that his case is mild scoliosis and thus needs monitoring for the next 6 months. Medical officer mentioned that this is genetic and not linked to diet, exercise or sitting posture when I asked there was anything we could do to prevent progression. Is what the Medical officer said true? Can parents who have experience share ?tks

I remember I felt a sharp pain at the back of my neck on n off. Then the P6 physical exam came. That was how I was told my spine was not straight.

Hubby's youngest sister and I have a 9 years age gap. When I married into his family, I noticed that this sis-in-law sits loop to one side and when she walks, her shoulder is loop-sided too. So I suggested to MIL to bring the sis-in-law for checkup. Her spine curves to one side.

So I think it is not genetic. More of posture prob.

Actually their way of walking is more because of the fact their spine isn't straight. No one walks lop sided unless their spine isn't straight it really is genetic, but a poor diet and bad posture doesn't make things any better :)[/quote]Some are genetic. All of my mum's sisters have scoliosis (my mum has 4 sisters). Some of my nieces have scoliosis but since they are detected when young, the curve is not bad.

[mummyoftwo]

My daughter has been diagnoised with Scoliosis 8 months ago and her recent check suggest that she needs braces now. She has not had her menses which means that she is still growing. i know the braces is going to make her very uncomfortable and wonder is she can still continue with her track and field CCA. I intend to visit Dr Kevin Lau after reading all the reviews on him and wonder if any experience parents has any advice to give…


Thank you

[Gems]

I have scoliosis and both my kids have it too. Was told during my time that it is generic and has nothing to do with posture. Was told by another 2 different doctors this year when my kids go to Health Promotion Board.


I had a friend who has bad posture and hunch all the time but she does not have scoliosis.

[zbear]

I am not convinced that scoliosis is genetic. My dd has it but no one from my side n my dh’s side has it.


I feel sad that only my dd has this problem.