As a scoliosis chiropractor known worldwide for his expertise, Dr. Tony Nalda shares insights and hope for patients and parents who have received a scoliosis diagnosis. Traditional scoliosis treatments prescribe years of "watching and waiting" instead of decisive action. Patients can be told to wear cumbersome, embarrassing braces for 20 or more hours a day. Eventually, expensive, invasive surgery often becomes the only option for treatment. It doesnât have to be this way! The chiropractic-centered approach to treating scoliosis is proactive, effective and hopeful. In this podcast, Dr. Tony Nalda describes the realities of scoliosis and busts some of the more prevalent myths about treating the condition. But my primary goal is to give patients and parents hope. Surgery can often times be avoided. Treatment can be proactive and effective. Spinal curvatures can be reduced. Patients can live rich, full, and active lives.
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As a scoliosis chiropractor known worldwide for his expertise, Dr. Tony Nalda shares insights and hope for patients and parents who have received a scoliosis diagnosis. Traditional scoliosis treatments prescribe years of "watching and waiting" instead of decisive action. Patients can be told to wear cumbersome, embarrassing braces for 20 or more hours a day. Eventually, expensive, invasive surgery often becomes the only option for treatment. It doesnât have to be this way! The chiropractic-centered approach to treating scoliosis is proactive, effective and hopeful. In this podcast, Dr. Tony Nalda describes the realities of scoliosis and busts some of the more prevalent myths about treating the condition. But my primary goal is to give patients and parents hope. Surgery can often times be avoided. Treatment can be proactive and effective. Spinal curvatures can be reduced. Patients can live rich, full, and active lives.
Episode 159: Why is 10 Degrees Diagnosed as a Scoliosis?
Scoliosis Treatment with Dr. Tony Nalda
9 minutes 37 seconds
4 months ago
Episode 159: Why is 10 Degrees Diagnosed as a Scoliosis?
Podcast Show Notes: Scoliosis Treatment with Dr. Tony Nalda
Episode Title: Why 10 Degrees Is the Diagnostic Threshold for Scoliosis
đď¸ Episode Overview:
Why is scoliosis officially diagnosed at 10 degrees? In this episode, Dr. Tony Nalda explores the origin of the 10-degree cutoff, what it means for patients, and why the numbers donât always reflect the impact scoliosis can have on daily life.
đ Key Topics Covered:
â What Is Scoliosis?
A lateral curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more, with spinal rotation
Must be measured via Cobb angle on a standing spinal X-ray
Three-dimensional deformityânot just a sideways curve
â Cobb Angle & Severity Categories:
Mild: 10â25 degrees
Moderate: 25â40 degrees
Severe: 40+ degrees
Very Severe (Dr. Naldaâs category): 80+ degrees
These classifications were originally designed by orthopedic surgeons for surgical decision-making, not necessarily for predicting symptoms or patient outcomes.
â Why 10 Degrees?
In 1977, Dr. William Kane proposed 10° as the cutoff to create diagnostic consistency
Prior to this, some doctors diagnosed scoliosis at 5°, 15°, or even 20°
The 10-degree benchmark became the accepted clinical standardâbut not because it signified a dramatic physiological shift
â Why "Mild" Scoliosis Can Still Be Serious:
Even small curves (10â20 degrees) can cause pain, dysfunction, and postural changes
Many patients with 15â20 degree curves experience symptoms despite being labeled âmildâ
Early misalignments are like car tires out of alignmentâthey wear things down over time
â The Problem With Chasing Numbers:
Curves less than 10° are still spinal misalignments
Scoliosis isnât always visible until 20â25°, meaning millions go undiagnosed
Many people donât realize they have scoliosis until adulthood, especially if pain is minimal in youth
â What Matters Most:
Not just the degree of curvature, but the impact on your health and function
Early detection and proactive, conservative treatment can prevent small curves from becoming severe
Look beyond the labelsâwhat matters is how your spine is affecting your quality of life
đĄ Clinical Insight:
Every severe scoliosis case started out as a smaller curve. The earlier you interveneâregardless of whether it's âmildâ or notâthe better your chances are to prevent long-term progression.
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Download the Free Guide: How to Effectively Treat Scoliosisđ scoliosisreductioncenter.com/free
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Itâs not just about the numberâitâs about the impact. Treat the cause, not just the curve.
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Scoliosis Treatment with Dr. Tony Nalda
As a scoliosis chiropractor known worldwide for his expertise, Dr. Tony Nalda shares insights and hope for patients and parents who have received a scoliosis diagnosis. Traditional scoliosis treatments prescribe years of "watching and waiting" instead of decisive action. Patients can be told to wear cumbersome, embarrassing braces for 20 or more hours a day. Eventually, expensive, invasive surgery often becomes the only option for treatment. It doesnât have to be this way! The chiropractic-centered approach to treating scoliosis is proactive, effective and hopeful. In this podcast, Dr. Tony Nalda describes the realities of scoliosis and busts some of the more prevalent myths about treating the condition. But my primary goal is to give patients and parents hope. Surgery can often times be avoided. Treatment can be proactive and effective. Spinal curvatures can be reduced. Patients can live rich, full, and active lives.
