Clear Life Scoliosis & Chiropractic Center · Charlotte, NC
Eight peer-reviewed publications in PubMed-indexed journals. Research focused on scoliosis, cervical biomechanics, and spinal rehabilitation after injury.
Clinician, researcher, and adjunct professor specializing in structural spinal rehabilitation.
Post-doctoral training and institutional affiliations relevant to scoliosis and spinal research.
| Credential | Issuing Body | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow & Board Member | CLEAR Scoliosis Institute | The highest level of certification in the CLEAR system. Board membership means Dr. Dick has a direct role in shaping evidence-based scoliosis protocols used internationally. |
| World Master Certified | ISICO — Italian Scientific Spine Institute, Milan | An internationally recognized credential in conservative scoliosis management. ISICO is one of the leading scoliosis research institutes in the world. |
| Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) | CBP Seminars | Advanced training in structural spinal correction grounded in biomechanical modeling and peer-reviewed CBP research. |
| Certified Medical Examiner (DOT) | U.S. Department of Transportation | Authorized to perform federal DOT physicals, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of occupational and functional health standards. |
| CNMT, RT(N)(CT) | NMTCB / ARRT | Certified Nuclear Medicine and CT Technologist. This imaging background informs Dr. Dick's approach to radiographic spinal analysis and case interpretation. |
| Adjunct Professor / Field Doctor | Life University, Sherman College, Palmer College of Chiropractic | Active educator in clinical training programs, providing students with real-world experience in corrective spinal care. |
All publications listed in standard scientific citation format. PubMed and Cureus links are provided for each article. Publications authored by Dr. Justin M. Dick.
This case series examines how sagittal spinal alignment relates to kinetic chain dysfunction in older adults with scoliosis. The study documents patterns of gait impairment, postural compensation, and functional limitation tied to global spinal balance — findings with direct clinical implications for how geriatric scoliosis is assessed and managed.
This case report documents radiographic and neurological findings before and after conservative cervical rehabilitation in a patient with pre-existing scoliosis who had sustained a motor vehicle collision. The report illustrates how structural spinal history intersects with post-traumatic cervical injury — a clinically common but understudied combination.
Persistent lumbar pain after a motor vehicle collision in a patient who had already undergone lumbar surgery presents significant management challenges. This case report documents the clinical course and outcome following a multimodal conservative rehabilitation approach, with implications for geriatric post-surgical injury care.
This case report examines the role of the labyrinthine righting reflex — a vestibular mechanism that coordinates postural orientation — within a conservative scoliosis rehabilitation program. The paper reports reduction in Cobb angle following treatment that incorporated this neuromuscular concept, contributing to a growing body of literature on reflex-based approaches to spinal deformity.
Lenke 5C is among the more structurally complex adolescent scoliosis curve patterns. This two-case series reports radiographic and clinical outcomes following an intensive two-week CLEAR Institute protocol combined with bracing, documenting measurable Cobb angle changes and providing a reproducible clinical framework for practitioners treating similar presentations.
This retrospective study analyzed radiographic cervical alignment data from a patient cohort diagnosed with scoliosis. Results showed a high prevalence of cervical mechanical abnormalities — including loss of normal lordosis and increased mid-cervical translational instability — that are not typically captured in standard scoliosis screening. The paper argues for broader cervical assessment in scoliosis evaluation and was presented at the CLEAR Symposium Fall 2025 and invited to Sherman IRAPS 2026.
Short-term scoliosis corrections are meaningful, but the critical question is whether they hold. This follow-up study evaluates the long-term stability of Cobb angle reduction 13 months after conservative treatment completion, providing one of the few published data points on durability of non-surgical scoliosis correction in adolescent patients.
Published in collaboration with Sarah Hock, DC (Sherman College of Chiropractic), this case report documents improved quality-of-life outcomes in a military veteran receiving subluxation-based chiropractic care. Note: this publication is in a chiropractic specialty journal and is not PubMed-indexed.
Dr. Dick's publications can be verified and accessed through the following biomedical indexing platforms.
Research findings presented at professional conferences and academic symposia.
Clear Symposium Fall 2025 · Florida & Sherman IRAPS 2026 (Invited)
This presentation reviewed original research examining cervical spine mechanics in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Using retrospective radiographic data, the study quantified patterns of cervical lordosis, translational segmental motion, and mechanical abnormalities compared to normative values. Results showed a high prevalence of mid-cervical instability and loss of normal sagittal curvature in this patient population.
Discussion focused on the clinical relevance of these findings for structural assessment and conservative management, the limitations of current standard scoliosis evaluations that exclude cervical analysis, and directions for future research. The study is published in Cureus (PubMed ID: 41018459, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.91098).
Common questions about Dr. Dick's research background and clinical approach.
Yes. Dr. Dick has published eight peer-reviewed papers, seven of which are indexed in PubMed. His research covers non-surgical scoliosis treatment, cervical biomechanics, and motor vehicle collision rehabilitation. Publications appear in Cureus Journal of Medical Science (Medline-indexed) and the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research.
Dr. Dick's research centers on three areas: non-surgical management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (including Cobb angle reduction and long-term outcome tracking), cervical sagittal alignment and its relationship to global spinal balance, and conservative structural rehabilitation following motor vehicle collisions. He is particularly interested in how spinal structure influences neurological function and long-term musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Dick's publications can be verified on PubMed (search "Dick JM"), Google Scholar (user ID: BwI3LnYAAAAJ), ORCID (0009-0001-2794-2159), and his Cureus author profile. Full citations and direct links to each paper are listed on this page.
Yes. Dr. Dick is a Fellow and Board Member of the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute and holds World Master Certification from ISICO (Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale) in Milan, Italy. He is also an adjunct professor at Life University, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and Palmer Chiropractic College, where he supervises student clinical training.
Yes. While the clinic is based in Charlotte, NC, patients travel from across the region and internationally for specialized non-surgical scoliosis care. Consultations can be booked online at clearlifescoliosis.janeapp.com.
Every treatment protocol at Clear Life Scoliosis is grounded in current peer-reviewed evidence — much of it produced by Dr. Dick himself. The clinic's approach to scoliosis care incorporates CLEAR Institute protocols, ScoliBrace® bracing, and Chiropractic BioPhysics® correction strategies, all of which have documented outcomes in the literature. When you receive care here, you're receiving treatment shaped by the same research process that produces the papers on this page.
Whether you're seeking evaluation for scoliosis, a second opinion, or rehabilitation after an injury, Dr. Dick and the Clear Life team are available for consultations in Charlotte, NC.
The studies listed above contribute to a broader body of research examining spinal biomechanics, spinal alignment, and structural rehabilitation.
Representative studies from the scientific literature have examined relationships between sagittal spinal alignment, spinal biomechanics, and patient outcomes.
For example, investigations by Glassman et al. demonstrated associations between sagittal spinal alignment and health-related quality-of-life measures in adult spinal deformity patients.
Additional work by Lafage et al. examined global sagittal alignment and its relationship to patient-reported outcomes following spinal deformity treatment.
Research on cervical sagittal parameters has also emphasized the importance of measurements such as cervical lordosis, C2–C7 sagittal vertical axis, and T1 slope in evaluating spinal balance.
Biomechanical modeling studies have demonstrated that alterations in spinal curvature may influence load distribution across vertebral bodies, discs, and facet joints.
These findings contribute to ongoing scientific investigation regarding the biomechanical and clinical significance of spinal alignment.
Research examining spinal alignment and biomechanics continues to evolve as clinicians seek improved understanding of how spinal structure influences musculoskeletal function and neurological outcomes.
Studies such as those listed on this page contribute to a growing body of literature examining conservative approaches to spinal deformity management and spinal injury rehabilitation.
Research referenced on this page was conducted in accordance with applicable ethical guidelines and standards governing clinical research and publication.
Additional investigations examining spinal biomechanics, scoliosis progression, and spinal rehabilitation are currently in preparation and will be added to this page as publications become available.
Research findings inform clinical services provided at Clear Life Scoliosis And Chiropractic, including:
Non-Surgical Scoliosis Treatment
Spinal Corrective Care
Motor Vehicle Collision Injury Rehabilitation
Wellness Chiropractic Care
These services incorporate clinical evaluation with rehabilitation strategies informed by current research.
Clear Life Scoliosis And Chiropractic
8814 Rachel Freeman Way Suite 103
Charlotte, North Carolina
Patients seeking evaluation for scoliosis, spinal injury, or spinal alignment concerns may schedule a consultation to discuss treatment options.
