GREAT NEWS for children and adults with scoliosis! Here is the story.
One of my patients, a 12 year old female is a wonderful, active, young person. She came in yesterday with her Mom and Sister. We have been treating her for scoliosis Since December of 2012.
A Diagnosis is Made
This young person was originally diagnosed with scoliosis by the Twin Cities Spine Center. Her x ray on November 30th, 2012, indicated a 22 degree scoliosis of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae.
Patient is Evaluated
Shortly after this diagnosis the Mom decided to bring her daughter into our clinic. She was evaluated on December 7th, 2012. Due to positive findings in her evaluation, I determined that it was most likely possible to significantly reduce the degree of scoliosis.
Treatment Begins
We began treatment with Sacro Occipital Technique and Koren Specific Technique, both chiropractic techniques. Following these therapies I utilized an essential oil blend, designed for spinal support, on the patient’s spine. Additionally, I performed Neuro Modulation Technique, a bio energetic technique for other, non-related issues of health.
For spinal correction I also recommended Essential Oil Raindrop Sessions weekly, and the use of the same spinal blend, used in the clinic, at home, on the daughter’s spine and Vita Flex points for the spine on the feet.
From 22 Degrees to 14 Degrees in Four Months
Since beginning care at the clinic she has received FOUR chiropractic treatments not including yesterday’s treatment. The family has had time for only FOUR Raindrop sessions over the four months of time, however; but the Mom did use the special spinal essential oil blend and other oils on her daughter’s spine and Vita Flex points for the spine, almost daily.
Recently on April 12, 2013, the patient was re-evaluated by the Twin Cities Spine Center. An x ray was taken. Her physician at the center was shocked that her scoliosis had decreased by 36%! According to the Spine Center physician, he rarely sees improvement at all in a growing child.
The Effectiveness of Chiropractic and Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils
We were so pleased when the Mom shared this news with us yesterday, bringing in the before and after images. There was an incredible improvement. To see it on the film is quite a powerful experience.
It demonstrates the effectiveness of Chiropractic (when the hip line is properly leveled), and therapeutic grade essential oils and Raindrop for scoliosis.
Our Plan
We will continue to do our best to completely resolve the curvature of the spine in this wonderful young person. She also has bilateral pronation of her ankles, influencing bunion development, so we are working with reduction of the challenges in her feet and toes.
Additional Information
Note on the x ray illustration: The x ray I have used to demonstrate scoliosis visually in this post is NOT the x ray of this child. The child’s x ray degree of scoliosis started out slightly less than the curvature in this illustration x ray.
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Hello Doctor,
Are these treatments, SOT/KST and Raindrop painful? My mom has severe scoliosis and she is afraid to go to therapy because of the pain. She lives in El Paso, Texas
There types of treatments are all very gentle and pain free. Good luck!
SOT/KST adjustments are not at all painful but rather a very gentle manipulation
Hi there I could use your help and advice. My four year old daughter was diagnosed with congenital scoliosis about a year and a half ago. She has two contralateral Hemivertebrae which have caused an s curve with degrees varying from 32-45 degrees.. I tried to do raindrop therapy on her yesterday for the first time myself at home and when we got to her back the oils really burned her skin she started crying and I had to take them off. I based her skin with some vegetable oil prior but that didn’t help much. Could I just do valor? Would that be effective? Do you know anyone in Los Angeles ca who does SOT, or any type of scoliosis management. I just started her in SCROTH therapy as well. I’m very anxious and worried and desperate because my daughter had three surgeries right at birth because of these birth defects to correct her coarctation of the aorta and malrotation of the intestines…so I don’t want her to go through any more surgery.
Thank you,
Lauren partida
818.568.6214
I’m sorry to hear of your daughter’s health issues. It is so painful to see our children needing to endure such challenges! I would suggest just doing Raindrop on her feet. She may be much better able to tolerate the oils. I would recommend still diluting the oils. She still will benefit from them. Valor if done more than a few times may also be too strong for her tender skin.
I do not know of a SOT practitioner in the LA area. You may be able to find someone who uses Activator technique who would be willing to help straighten the pelvis if it is an issue. Since the pelvis is foundational it is so important to make sure that it is in good alignment. PT would be helpful when she is a little bit older to build strength in her core, which also helps to keep the pelvis nice and straight. I wish you both the very best!
Thank you so much for all that advice! I will do that! And yes could your please send me the SOT practitioner that you know of in LA please. Thank you so much
I am sorry that I cannot locate SOT practitioners for indiviudals. You may want to google SOT chiropractic Los Angeles and see if anyone comes up. Good luck to you!
I live in Malaysia. Do you know of any doctors that could help me with this method?
Thank you.
I am sorry that I do not have the names of any chiropractic doctors from Malaysia. If you do have licensed chiropractors you would look for someone who does SOT blocking.
Hi dr pat… whereabouts are you?
Hi Shobha, Here we are: https://www.hollyhouse.org/contact/. Feel free to contact us.
Hi Ann,
I’m sorry to hear of your challenges! Back pain can be so difficult.
I use a combination of SOT/KST and sometimes activator. All have a strong emphasis on aligning the pelvis. Just a note – “cracking” the spine does not necessarily bring long term improvement in one’s spinal alignment. I generally no longer use traditional adjusting, or “cracking” technique.
There appears to be a good doctor at Balance Chiropractic in San Rafael. He is certified in SOT. The web address is: http://www.balancedc.com/chiropractic/techniques.His name is Dr. Jonathan B. Smith. I do not know him personally, however. You could call his office for information on becoming a patient. Good luck to you!
Hi Dr. Pat,
How are you. I just want to ask if is it possible that my mild thoracic dextroscoliosis can be back to normal by doing some exercise like swimming, stretching etc.? How worst is my case? I hope you can give me some advice to get rid of my scoliosis. Thank you.
General exercise has not been found to correct scoliosis. As per my responses to others, you need to work with a chiropractor, who includes pelvic leveling in his/her technique, who could assess whether you have pelvic tilting which is contributing to your scoliosis. If you do, chiropractic correction as well as Raindrop sessions can be very helpful.
Please see my answer below in that Valor independently may not be sufficient to make a difference with such a large degree of scoliosis. A chiropractor who works with pelvic imbalance would be very helpful.
That said, simply drip drops of Valor along the spine and massage them into the spine. You can also put Valor on the spinal reflex areas corresponding to the spine – Search Foot Reflexology for corresponding areas – on the feet. These both should be done twice daily.
Hi Dr. Pat,
I know this may sound impossible, but i need your help. Im from Manila, Philippines.. My youngest son Adriane was diagnosed with 33 deg. double scoliosis last november 2014.. Last April 2016 it shoot up to 49 / 37 deg.. my boss told me about young living oils, shes just researching more about valor and asking me to research for other options or kinds of oils.. maybe you could please help us.. thanks in advance
I am sorry to hear about your son’s spinal challenges. I do not know if you have chiropractors in Manila but if you do you should take your son for treatment. Chiropractic can be very helpful with scoliosis if the hip line is not level. That is, if the pelvis is improperly positioned, it can be corrected. This treatment in conjunction with Raindrop Therapy with Raindrop essential oils, which includes Valor blend, has proven to be very helpful. We do both therapies at our clinic, but they could be done independently of each other by individual practitioners. Good luck to you!
Dr. Pat,
I have adult scoliosis with a double cure. I live south of San Antonio, TX. Do you know of any doctors that could help me with this method?
Thank you.
Janet
Hi Janet,
I am sorry that I do not personally know of anyone in your area doing SOT or Raindrop Technique. Here is a website for SOT. You could get their phone number on their website and call them to see if they can refer anyone who is doing the technique in San Antonio.
http://www.sorsi.com/about-us/our-technic-defined.html
I am also posting a listing for a group that does Raindrop training. They may be able to direct you to someone doing this technique in your area.
http://www.raindroptraining.com/programs/CCI/definitions.shtml
The best situation would be to find a SOT doctor who did Raindrop as well, or a SOT doctor who would work with you while you also had Raindrop sessions with someone else. Often times massage therapists have taken Raindrop training. Good luck!
Dear Pat,
In response to the above comments, I live in San Antonio, am a LMT, CST and a LDT. I give raindrop treatments.
May I network with you?
Here is a therapist in San Antonio who does raindrop treatments.
I reside in San Antonio, TX and have been in search of various scoliosis treatments…I looked online for Earthwise Natural Therapeutic and nothing comes up. Can you post your contact info?
Earthwise Natural Therapeutics: Please go ahead and post your contact information.
Besides valor, which I think is no longer available from young living, do you know what other oils the mom used on her daughter’s spine? Thanks!
Valor is still available to members of Young Living. Currently, each member is limited to one 5ml bottle per month. I highly recommend it for the spine. This is what the mother used regularly on her daughter’s spine. Other than Valor, the Raindrop oils were used (See YL Website) when Raindrop was performed. Good luck!
As of this date, May 12, 2016, Valor is not available. Valor II is available, however.
Valor is back in stock!
Sorry, I just checked the site and it appears to me that it is still out of stock.
I would like information about treating scoliosis in adults. I have scoliosis that is continually getting better throughout my 20’s due to physical therapy, Pilates, and classical ballet. I’m interested in trying this as well:)
I’m sorry Lindsey, it looks like I missed your comment. Treating scoliosis in adults is no different than treating it in a younger person. We check the alignment of the pelvis and use treatment to correct that along with the essential oils. You must have the pelvis leveled if it is not level. I like the techniques KST and SOT, in chiropractic to do this.
I would appreciate information on treating infantile scoliosis (severe) using young living essential oils. Testimonials would be interesting too. Our child is 17 months and will be casted In June in London.
I regret that I do not have information or experience in treating infantile scoliosis. And yet, it is certainly worth trying these procedures. I would recommend visiting a chiropractor who uses YL essential oils. Look for gentle chiropractic, specifically KST and/or SOT, in treating children along with the essential oils. Raindrop could also be done with the more gentle oils, and diluted oils in the Raindrop procedure. Good luck to you!