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Scoliosis Treatment in Lafayette
8 holistic practitioners in Lafayette 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 Lafayette for Scoliosis
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#1
80GPS
Dr. Joy Faulk
VerifiedDr. Joy Faulk·ND
4.8(134)
1921 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 117, Lafayette, LA 70508
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 347-6756#2
80GPS
Dr. Chris Cormier
Dr. Chris Cormier·DC
4.8(121)
108 Republic Ave. Ste. B, Lafayette, LA 70508
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 456-6555#3
80GPS
Dr. Jason Prevost
Dr. Jason Prevost·DC
4.9(189)
217 W Brentwood Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506
Chiropractic Care
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(337) 565-7140#4
80GPS
Dr. Krystal Shelmire
VerifiedDr. Krystal Shelmire·ND
4.6(72)
Lafayette, LA 70506
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0314#5
80GPS
Dr. Jaime Frederick
VerifiedDr. Jaime Frederick·ND, CNHP
4.7(95)
Lafayette, LA
naturopathic medicine
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(337) 555-0327#6
80GPS
Dr. Elizabeth McLain
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth McLain·MD
4.7(108)
Lafayette, LA 70503
integrative medicine
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(337) 555-0338