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Scoliosis Treatment in Palo Alto
9 holistic practitioners in Palo Alto who can help with Scoliosis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
9 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 Palo Alto for Scoliosis
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#1
90GPS
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
Relevant VerifiedDr. Susan Payrovi·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
✓ AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#2
88GPS
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine
Relevant VerifiedPalo Alto Integrative Medicine·MD Team
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301
✓ Acupunctureholistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Manuela Kogon·MD
4.5(50)
Stanford Integrative Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94304
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(650) 498-5566#4
89GPS
Stanford Integrative Medicine
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners·MD, PhD, L.Ac., various specialists
4.6(0)
Stanford Health Care locations
integrative medicine
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(650) 498-9000#5
88GPS
Palo Alto Mind Body
VerifiedDr. M Rameen Ghorieshi·MD, MPH
4.5(50)
Palo Alto Mind Body, Palo Alto, CA 94301
holistic medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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88GPS
Dr. Karen Liu Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Karen Liu, MD·MD, functional medicine certified
4.8(0)
Palo Alto, CA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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