Stopping Scoliosis: The Complete Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

by Nancy Schommer

Scoliosis—curvature of the spine—is a disorder so common that twenty states now require screening of preteens. One in every fifty American youngsters is affected by it. While scoliosis is an upsetting condition, it can almost always be treated if detected early. Written by a scoliosis sufferer, Stopping Scoliosis takes the reader through every stage of the condition. It discusses ways to diagnose scoliosis before exploring all the options for treating it—both surgical and non-surgical. The advancements in bracing and surgical techniques that have been made in the past few years are examined in detail. Also included are methods for managing pain, tips on how to prepare for surgery, and compelling patient stories from people of all ages.

Endorsed by the National Scoliosis Foundation, this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on scoliosis available.

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1991

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's hard to rate this book because it didn't really give me the information I was looking for. I was looking for non-surgical and non-bracing methods of stopping scoliosis (e.g. Scroth exercises). Unfortunately bracing was the only alternative to surgery really covered. Chiropractic was essentially dismissed here, which is unfortunate because I have been seeing a chiropractor for a couple of years now and in just one year my curve improved by 3% (from 24% to 21%). My curve never improved during the years I wore a backbrace, it only kept it from getting worse. I wish there were some resources similar to the DVD "Yoga for Scoliosis" out there.

[Peacetoyou38 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Surgery seems to be the ONLY option for this author. I ran through the pages
"hoping" to find an answer or new path only to be crushed. The author gave a tragic
perspective on what the she suggested the cure should be. It blew the wind
out of my sails and left me fueled to find a better alternative.

[Linh Dalangin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew what I wanted to do with my condition and the testimonials from this book seemed to help me... In a way. :)