What Causes Scoliosis?

     Abnormal spinal curves develop for reasons that are largely unknown. Although there are several theories, about 80% of scoliosis is considered idiopathic (of unknown cause). 

     Statistically, about 4 adolescent girls in 1000 may develop it, and about 1 in 2500 boys. Roughly 2% of the adult population has some degree of it. 

     In my practice, I have found, in working with several adolescent girls, that a combination of stabilizing the pelvis & focused exercises can reverse or halt the progress of scoliotic curvatures. 

Conservation Comes Home

We can all help monarch butterflies, bees, and other endangered pollinators by planting food gardens, even tiny ones, in our yards. If you live in an apartment, put them in pots, or in community garden plots. Street medians can be planted with pollinator gardens, with support of city councils and volunteers. Support chemical-free pest control, at home and in your town. Go here for some helpful advice from The Xerces Society:  http://www.xerces.org/local-action/intro/