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Scoliosis Treatment in Evanston
8 holistic practitioners in Evanston 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 Evanston for Scoliosis
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#1
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#2
91GPS
Endeavor Health Integrative Medicine - Evanston
VerifiedDr. Mina Lee Ryu, MD, FACP, ABOIM·MD, FACP, ABOIM (American Board of Integrative Medicine)
4.7(0)
1000 Central St., Suite 640, Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 570-1410#3
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(78)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#4
89GPS
Meliora Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Rowena Chua·MD, integrative medicine specialist
4.9(0)
Evanston, IL 60201
integrative medicine
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(847) 440-4355#5
88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(87)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Wellspring Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Licensed Practitioners·Licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists
4.8(0)
Evanston, IL
integrative medicine
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Contact via website