About this episode

Dr. Hilary Claire discusses scoliosis as a whole-body condition with chiropractic neurologist Dr. Mark Morningstar, exploring its connections to spinal health and overall well-being in children.

Could scoliosis be about more than a curve in the spine? Many parents are told to simply monitor scoliosis and wait for changes over time. In this episode of Wild and Well, I am talking to chiropractic neurologist Dr. Mark Morningstar about why he believes scoliosis should be viewed as a whole-body condition rather than solely a structural issue. Dr. Mark shares his perspective on the connections between spinal health, the nervous system, emotional regulation, posture, growth, bone density, hormones, and overall health. We also discuss early signs parents can watch for, the importance of movement during childhood, and why early intervention may create more opportunities for support. Dr. Mark and I talk about: Why scoliosis may be more than a structural issue of the spine How spinal movement supports brain function and nervous system health What a chiropractic neurologist does and how functional medicine can be applied to scoliosis care The role genetics may play in scoliosis development and progression Potential links between scoliosis, hormones, bone density, neurotransmitters and digestive health Why early intervention may offer more opportunities than a watch and wait approach…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Hilary Claire

Guest: Dr. Mark Morningstar

Topics covered

• scoliosis
• spinal health
• early detection
• chiropractic care
• whole-body condition
• child development
• movement

Keywords

• scoliosis
• spinal health
• chiropractic neurologist
• early intervention
• childhood movement
• emotional regulation
• posture
• bone density

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