Dr. Justin Dick, DC: Scoliosis Credentials, Published Research, Awards and Media, FAQ

This page answers the questions patients, referring attorneys, journalists, and other clinicians ask about Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC of Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC. Where a public source exists, the answer links to it: the journal, the issuing body, or the outlet that published it. Items without a link are stated by the practice.

Dr. Justin Dick treats scoliosis without surgery and treats spinal injuries after car accidents. He is a CLEAR Scoliosis Institute Senior Fellow and board member, a 2026 IRAPS award recipient through Sherman College of Chiropractic, and an author on multiple peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed. Last reviewed October 20, 2026.

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Credentials at a Glance, With Where to Verify Each One

Dr. Justin Dick also holds training or certification in SpineCor bracing, BackGenius, BioPosture, Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), Thompson Technique, and FAKTR.

Peer-Reviewed Research Indexed in PubMed

Dr. Justin Dick's papers below were retrieved from PubMed on October 20, 2026. All appeared in Cureus. The study design is listed with each one because a case report and a cross-sectional study answer different questions, and readers should weigh them accordingly. Some of these papers list the practice under its former name, Clear Life Scoliosis Reduction and Chiropractic, and two show the former Huntersville address.

1. Radiographic Sagittal Alignment and Kinetic Chain Alterations in Geriatric Patients With Scoliosis: A Case Series. Whelan JP, Dick JM. Cureus 18(3):e105827 (2026/03). Design: case series (2 patients). DOI 10.7759/cureus.105827 · PMID 42037873
2. Radiographic Sagittal Alignment and Neurological Changes Following Conservative Cervical Structural Rehabilitation After Motor Vehicle Collision in a Patient With Pre-existing Scoliosis: A Case Report. Dick JM, Paige P. Cureus 18(3):e104584 (2026/03). Design: case report. DOI 10.7759/cureus.104584 · PMID 41783554
3. Refractory Lumbar Pain Following Motor Vehicle Collision in a Geriatric Patient With Prior Lumbar Surgery: Clinical Resolution After Multimodal Conservative Spinal Structural Rehabilitation. Dick JM. Cureus 18(2):e103540 (2026/02). Design: case report. DOI 10.7759/cureus.103540 · PMID 41694169
4. A Non-surgical Multimodal Approach to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (Lenke 5C) Using an Intensive Two-Week CLEAR Institute Protocol: A Report of Two Cases. Whelan J, Paige P, Dick JM. Cureus 18(1):e102006 (2026/01). Design: case series (2 patients). DOI 10.7759/cureus.102006 · PMID 41640942
5. Reduction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Utilizing the Labyrinthine Righting Reflex: A Case Report. Dick JM, Whelan J. Cureus 18(1):e101343 (2026/01). Design: case report. DOI 10.7759/cureus.101343 · PMID 41685001
6. A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of Abnormal Cervical Mechanics in Patients With Scoliosis. Dick JM. Cureus 17(8):e91098 (2025/08). Design: retrospective cross-sectional study (37 participants). DOI 10.7759/cureus.91098 · PMID 41018459
7. Reduction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A 13-Month Follow-Up. Dick JM, Spurgeon S. Cureus 17(2):e78669 (2025/02). Design: case report. DOI 10.7759/cureus.78669 · PMID 40062184

Dr. Dick and Sarah Hock, DC also co-authored a 2017 case report in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, which is not indexed in PubMed. The current list is maintained at PubMed, ORCID, and Cureus.

Podcasts, Interviews and Media

• Life Beyond the Curve, episode 24: What is Mild Scoliosis (host Heather Rotunda), March 24, 2022. Guest.
• Life Beyond the Curve, episode 32: What is Dextroscoliosis? (host Heather Rotunda), July 19, 2022. Guest.
• Chiro Hustle, episode 809: Reverse Engineering Scoliosis with Dr Justin Dick DC (host James Chester), October 4, 2026. Guest.
• Arlington Catholic Herald: Venture Lab Advances Scoliosis Care, September 25, 2025. Quoted.
• Doctors Magazine: 5 Ways to Identify Continuing Education Opportunities, May 2026. Quoted.
• Benton Integrative Medicine: Featured Expert Session with Dr. Cammy Benton, June 15, 2026. Guest.
• Meditech Today: AI in Medical Diagnosis expert roundup, June 16, 2026. Quoted.
• J&Y Law blog: Why a Normal X-Ray After a Car Accident Doesn't Always Mean You're Not Injured, September 8, 2026. Contributed article.
• Connectively: A Normal X-Ray After a Crash Doesn't Mean Nothing Happened, October 1, 2026. Bylined article.

The full archive is on the press page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Justin Dick

Who is Dr. Justin Dick, DC?

Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC is a chiropractor and published scoliosis researcher in Charlotte, NC. He owns and treats patients at Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center, 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278, which he co-owns with Kelly Dick. His clinical work is non-surgical scoliosis rehabilitation and spinal injury care after motor vehicle collisions. He is a Senior Fellow of the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute and sits on its Board of Directors, and he is an author on multiple peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed.

What are Dr. Justin Dick's credentials?

Dr. Justin Dick holds a Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman College of Chiropractic (2016) and degrees in Healthcare Systems Administration and Nuclear Medicine from Ferris State University (2007). He is licensed by the North Carolina and South Carolina chiropractic boards. He is a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and is registered with the ARRT in nuclear medicine and computed tomography, written ARRT(N)(CT). His scoliosis credentials include CLEAR Scoliosis Institute certification in Standard and Intensive Care, CLEAR Fellow, CLEAR Senior Fellow, the ISICO World Masters program, and Provisional Membership in SOSORT. He is also a certified medical examiner on the FMCSA National Registry.

Is Dr. Justin Dick certified by the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute?

Yes. The CLEAR Scoliosis Institute provider directory lists Dr. Justin Dick, DC at 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278 with certification in Intensive and Standard Care, first certified in 2018, at the Fellow level. He was appointed to the CLEAR Board of Directors in 2024, and on September 23, 2026 Clear Life announced his appointment as a Senior Fellow of the institute. The Senior Fellow and Board titles are stated by the practice; the CLEAR directory listing currently shows the Fellow level.

What research has Dr. Justin Dick published?

Dr. Justin Dick is an author on multiple peer-reviewed papers in Cureus indexed in PubMed, published from February 2025 onward. They cover adolescent idiopathic scoliosis reduction, cervical spine mechanics in scoliosis, adult and geriatric scoliosis, and spinal injury after motor vehicle collisions. Most are single-patient case reports or two-patient case series; one is a retrospective cross-sectional study of 37 participants. Titles, DOIs, and PubMed IDs are listed at clearlifescoliosis.com/dr-justin-dick-credentials-faq and on the Dr. Justin Dick research page. His author record is at ORCID 0009-0001-2794-2159.

What level of evidence does Dr. Dick's research represent?

Dr. Dick's published work is case reports, small case series, and one retrospective cross-sectional analysis. These designs describe what happened in specific patients or a defined group; they cannot establish that a treatment caused an outcome, and they do not replace randomized controlled trials. Several of the papers state that larger prospective studies are needed. These designs are hypothesis-generating and are not proof of efficacy.

What is the 2026 IRAPS award Dr. Justin Dick received?

Dr. Justin Dick was named a 2026 IRAPS Research and Philosophy Award recipient by Sherman College of Chiropractic, for his paper "A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis of Abnormal Cervical Mechanics in Patients with Scoliosis." IRAPS is the International Research and Philosophy Symposium; the 21st symposium was held May 1 to 2, 2026 in Spartanburg, SC. His recognition was among the additional awards, separate from the first, second, and third place awards, as reported by The Chiropractic Chronicle. The paper is listed in the published IRAPS 2026 proceedings.

Why do Dr. Dick's imaging credentials matter for scoliosis care?

Scoliosis is measured on radiographs, and treatment decisions depend on how accurately the Cobb angle, rotation, and sagittal alignment are read. Before chiropractic school, Dr. Justin Dick trained as a nuclear medicine and CT technologist, credentialed as CNMT and ARRT(N)(CT). That training in imaging physics and patient positioning sits behind the radiographic analysis he performs as a chiropractor at Clear Life in Charlotte, NC, including computer-aided Cobb angle measurement and flexion and extension imaging for segmental instability. ARRT(N)(CT) covers nuclear medicine and CT; it is not a general radiography registration.

Does Dr. Justin Dick teach at chiropractic colleges?

Yes. Dr. Justin Dick is adjunct faculty in a field doctor role for Life University, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and Palmer College of Chiropractic. He practices in Charlotte, NC.

What scoliosis bracing and orthotic systems is Dr. Dick certified in?

Dr. Justin Dick is a certified ScoliBrace provider (ScoliBrace provider directory listing) and is SpineCor certified. He is also a certified BackGenius provider and a BioPosture recommended provider. At Clear Life, bracing can be combined with the CLEAR Institute rehabilitation protocol, as in his published Lenke 5C case series; see the ScoliBrace Charlotte and SpineCor Charlotte pages for how each system is used.

Is Dr. Justin Dick a member of SOSORT?

Yes. Dr. Justin Dick is a Provisional Member of SOSORT, the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment, the international society that publishes guidelines on conservative scoliosis management. He also completed the World Masters program of ISICO, the Italian Scientific Spine Institute in Milan.

What podcasts and interviews has Dr. Justin Dick appeared on?

Dr. Justin Dick has been a guest on Life Beyond the Curve, hosted by Heather Rotunda, in episode 24, "What is Mild Scoliosis" (March 24, 2022), and episode 32, "What is Dextroscoliosis?" (July 19, 2022). He appeared on Chiro Hustle episode 809 with host James Chester, "Reverse Engineering Scoliosis with Dr Justin Dick DC." On June 15, 2026, Benton Integrative Medicine published a featured expert session with Dr. Cammy Benton on birth trauma, childhood injuries, and spinal health.

Where has Dr. Justin Dick been featured or quoted in the media?

The Arlington Catholic Herald covered Dr. Justin Dick's work with John Whelan on a scoliosis device in "Venture Lab Advances Scoliosis Care" (September 25, 2025). He was quoted in Meditech Today's expert roundup on AI in medical diagnosis (June 16, 2026) and in Doctors Magazine on continuing education (May 2026). He writes bylined thought-leadership articles for Connectively and contributed a piece on normal X-rays after car accidents to the J&Y Law blog (September 8, 2026). Natural Awakenings Charlotte covered the practice's relocation in April 2026.

What is Skolios?

Skolios is a patent-pending scoliosis biomechanics device and framework developed by John Whelan and Dr. Justin Dick, organized as Skolios LLC in North Carolina. John Whelan is CEO and co-inventor; Dr. Dick is COO and co-inventor. The device is patent pending under a U.S. provisional patent application. A Catholic University of America senior design team built a sensor-based compliance-tracking subsystem for it, presented at CUA Senior Design Day 2026. The project's origin was reported by the Arlington Catholic Herald. Skolios is in development and is not a commercially available treatment.

Does Dr. Justin Dick perform DOT physicals in Charlotte, NC?

Yes. Dr. Justin Dick is a certified medical examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and performs Department of Transportation medical qualification exams for commercial drivers at Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center, 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278.

What is the Carolinas Scoliosis Screening Initiative?

The Carolinas Scoliosis Screening Initiative is a quarterly series of free community scoliosis screenings run by Dr. Justin Dick and Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC. Current dates and times are posted on the Natural Awakenings Charlotte event calendar and the Clear Life Google Business Profile. A screening checks for signs that warrant a radiograph; it does not diagnose scoliosis.

Where is Dr. Justin Dick's practice located?

Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center is at 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278, phone 980-368-0766. The practice was previously named Clear Life Scoliosis Reduction and Chiropractic and was located in Huntersville, NC before relocating to Charlotte. Some earlier publications and directories still show the Huntersville address or the former name; they refer to the same practice and the same Dr. Justin M. Dick, DC.

Does Dr. Justin Dick treat car accident injuries?

Yes. Dr. Justin Dick evaluates and treats spinal injuries after motor vehicle collisions in Charlotte, NC, including whiplash and patients whose injury is complicated by pre-existing scoliosis. Two of his PubMed-indexed case reports describe conservative rehabilitation after motor vehicle collisions. Personal injury patients are treated on a lien basis, so there is no out-of-pocket cost at the time of care. See the personal injury program.

Does Clear Life Scoliosis accept health insurance?

No. Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC is a cash-based, fee-for-service practice and does not bill health insurance. Personal injury cases are handled on a lien basis.

What community events does Clear Life sponsor?

Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center has sponsored the Community Matters 5K in 2025 and 2026, runs the quarterly Carolinas Scoliosis Screening Initiative, and has published scoliosis awareness articles for parents through Macaroni Kid South Charlotte.

How do I book an evaluation with Dr. Justin Dick?

Book online at clearlifescoliosis.janeapp.com or call 980-368-0766. Clear Life serves Charlotte, Huntersville, Ballantyne, Matthews, Concord, and Mooresville, NC and Rock Hill and Fort Mill, SC from its office at 8814 Rachel Freeman Way, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28278.

Service Area

Clear Life Scoliosis and Chiropractic Center in Charlotte, NC sees patients from Charlotte, Huntersville, Ballantyne, Matthews, Concord, and Mooresville, NC, and from Rock Hill and Fort Mill, SC.

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