Alternative scoliosis treatment options vary greatly and can
offer promising results but buyers beware. Websites that offer exciting new
methods of treating scoliosis demonstrating results that seem too good to be
true are often scams. The best way to discover whether or not a website
offering alternative scoliosis treatment which is defined as treatment other
than a medical standard of care such as rigid bracing or surgery
is to conduct further research. A great place to start is to
determine who is selling the treatment. If the treatment is not provided by a
licensed healthcare professional such as a medical doctor,
chiropractor, or
physical therapist then quickly move on your child's health is not worth the
risk. The next step is to do a personal Google search of the provider of these
scoliosis treatment methods to see what their background is and what kind of
training or education is involved. In addition search any publications by the
provider and read their material which is an excellent way to familiarize you
with their approach. The last step is to forward your clinical information
directly to the provider and ask for a phone consultation to determine whether
or not you feel confident in choosing this person to care for you or your
child. In some instances you may even request to speak with others who have
received scoliosis treatment and see if they had a good experience and outcome.
The interesting thing about healthcare is that when it comes
to procedures and not just prescribing a medication, there is a significant
difference in results based on skill level and knowledge of the clinician. This
couldn't be truer when choosing an alternative scoliosis treatment provider for
your child. The majority of alternative therapies are performed outside the medical
profession by chiropractors and physical therapists. So digging pretty deep and
trying to find the most experienced leader of the pack is worth the extra time
rather than just settling for the clinic next door that may provide that
treatment method. Practitioners who have leadership and teaching roles are more
likely to be up to speed on the latest advances in procedures and have more
experience in general.
When choosing an alternative technique check to see if case
studies are available, some methods may not have published research based on
many obstacles like funding and length of time data has been collected. The
fact that they are not published in a journal doesn't necessarily mean the
program of care is not valid. Look for doctors and therapists that have
innovated new procedures or equipment relative to scoliosis, again this sets
them above the general pack that may have just gotten the certificate for
completing the required courses and aren't as invested in their name remaining
reputable, especially nationally. Clinics that have clients from outside their
region are also a good indicator that they may know more than other centers
closer to you and may be well worth the drive or flight.
