When Isaac was an infant, his parents noticed something was off. His shoulders were crooked. His mom brought him to a chiropractor. Isaac was diagnosed with scoliosis but his doctor didn’t really take it too seriously. It was only when she insisted he has an x-ray that she learned of the devastating news.

Isaac was a Risser 0. A Risser sign determines growth potential. Risser 0 means that Isaac hasn’t even started developing his growth plates yet. Risser 5 means it’s fully grown. It is known that Risser 0 to 5 is when most of the progression occurs and the most rapid progression is between 0 to 3.

Simply put, Isaac was just a ticking timebomb, ready to explode.

With the help of Dr. Tony Nalda, Isaac underwent intensive care, doing home therapy and using a well-designed brace.

Isaac’s case was extremely challenging as there are times when he wasn’t super compliant with his initial home care recommendations. But with proper support from the Scoliosis Reduction Center and Dr. Tony Nalda, they got Isaac back on track and has been progressing since.

Isaac’s story is proof that when diagnosed properly and with the proper care, steps can be done to give the patient a greater chance to improve his quality of life.

To get to know more about Isaac and his journey, please check Dr. Tony Nalda's podcast.