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Scoliosis Treatment in Rapid City

5 holistic practitioners in Rapid City who can help with Scoliosis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

5 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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Recommended Treatments

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)

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