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Scoliosis Treatment in Bethesda
8 holistic practitioners in Bethesda who can help with Scoliosis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 Practitioners
3 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Scoliosis
Gabriel's approach depends on type, severity, and age. For adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: early intervention to prevent progression (Schroth method physical therapy, bracing if appropriate, postural training, core strengthening, avoiding progression to surgery if possible). For adult scoliosis: pa...
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AcupuncturePEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) TherapyRed Light Therapy
Key Supplements
- Magnesium 400-600mg (muscle relaxation, reduces spasms)
- Vitamin D3 5000-10000 IU + Vitamin K2 MK-7 200mcg (bone health, prevents progression in growing children)
- Calcium 500-1000mg (bone health—from food preferred, citrate or microcrystalline hydroxyapatite form)
- Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory, reduces pain)
- Curcumin 500-1000mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory for pain)
- Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (reduces inflammation, back pain)
Key Lab Markers
- X-rays (Cobb angle measurement—<10° normal alignment, 10-25° mild scoliosis, 25-40° moderate, >40° severe)
- Full spine X-ray (standing—assesses structural curve)
- MRI (if neurological symptoms, rapid progression, atypical curve, congenital—rules out spinal cord abnormalities, syrinx, tethered cord, tumor)
- Bone density scan (if adult degenerative scoliosis, osteoporosis risk)
Practitioners in Bethesda for Scoliosis
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#1
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#2
91GPS
White Oak Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Jillian Casey, ND, MPH, IFMCP·ND, MPH, IFMCP, board-certified in naturopathic gastroenterology
4.9(0)
4401 East West Highway Ste 303, Bethesda, MD 20814
naturopathic medicine
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(240) 744-1367#3
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#4
89GPS
Comprehensive Primary Care
VerifiedDr. Mindi E. Cohen, DO·DO, board-certified in family medicine and functional medicine, practicing since 2004
4.8(0)
5413 W Cedar Lane #203c, Bethesda, MD 20814
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(301) 530-4383#5
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282#6
88GPS
Nava Health and Vitality Center
Multiple Practitioners·Multiple functional medicine practitioners
4.7(0)
6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 510, Bethesda, MD 20817
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(800) 762-6282