Dingo, just catching up on posts and wanted to say that you seem to be doing a good job with your son. Like you, I have only seen studies on JIS that statistically make progression of JIS very likely. I think you are taking a practical approach...maybe the things you are doing won't help, maybe they will. Nonetheless, strengthening exercises, eating a banana, sleeping in the dark, etc only contribute to the overall health of an individual. Worse case scenario your son will be learning healthy habits that may benefit him a lifetime - if it doesn't protect him from scoliosis progression, it may protect him from childhood (or later) obesity or heart disease or make him a better athlete (if that's where his interests lie) or who knows what. Certainly no harm in that! Best case, this will halt or reduce progression in your son's curve. I hope it does. You seem to be taking an informed approach, for example not using or recommending melatonin supplements since there could be a rebound effect and instead taking smaller steps. Very practical.
even those of us without scoliosis could probably benefit from some of your ideas.
even those of us without scoliosis could probably benefit from some of your ideas.
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