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Scoliosis — abnormal lateral curvature of the spine — can be significantly improved with the right chiropractic care, especially when detected early. Dr. Foss uses SOT to address the functional components of scoliosis.
Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more. Idiopathic scoliosis — the most common type — has no single known cause but involves a combination of genetic, neurological, and biomechanical factors. Functional scoliosis arises from pelvic imbalance, leg length discrepancy, or muscle imbalance and is highly responsive to chiropractic correction. Structural scoliosis involves fixed curves that are more resistant to change but can still be managed to reduce progression and relieve associated symptoms. SOT chiropractic addresses both the structural asymmetry of the spine and the neurological factors that may be driving or perpetuating the curvature.
Dr. Foss performs a detailed postural and spinal analysis to characterize the scoliosis — its type, location, degree of curvature, and functional vs. structural components. SOT pelvic leveling addresses the foundational imbalance that drives and perpetuates many scoliosis patterns. Specific spinal corrections target the areas of greatest restriction and rotation. For adolescents still growing, regular monitoring tracks progression and early intervention provides the best outcomes. Chiropractic scoliosis care does not guarantee curve reduction but consistently reduces progression risk, alleviates associated pain, and improves spinal function and quality of life.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
For many patients, combining spinal correction with regenerative therapies produces faster and more lasting results. Depending on your condition, Dr. Foss may incorporate one or more of the following:
Photobiomodulation with a 10–15W Class IV laser delivers therapeutic light energy deep into tissue, reducing inflammation, blocking pain signals, and speeding healing at the cellular level.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
We are insurance friendly with most insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Aetna, Ambetter, Oscar Health, Community First, and Molina Healthcare. New patient appointments are available promptly.
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