Published in a peer-reviewed medical journal, a case report describes a non-surgical intervention in an adolescent with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in which the labyrinthine righting reflex was systematically engaged as part of the treatment strategy; over a three-month intervention period, the patient’s primary Cobb angle decreased from 10.9° to 3.8°, accompanied by measurable clinical improvements in posture, balance, and functional presentation, suggesting that targeted neurosensory-motor reflex engagement may contribute to structural curvature reduction in AIS; while this represents a single case and further research is needed to establish broader efficacy and mechanistic understanding, it contributes to the emerging evidence base for reflex-informed conservative management strategies in select AIS patients.
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Full title:
Reduction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Utilizing the Labyrinthine Righting Reflex: A Case Report
Justin M. Dick, DC; John Whelan Cureus. 2026. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101343 Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
One-sentence factual summary:
This single-case report describes a nonsurgical approach to treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the labyrinthine righting reflex alongside chiropractic care techniques, documenting observed reductions in spinal curvature and related clinical findings following intervention.
Direct outbound link to the Cureus article:
https://www.cureus.com/articles/401522-reduction-of-adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis-utilizing-the-labyrinthine-righting-reflex-a-case-report#!/
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