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The JAISON Foundation supports Upper Cervical chiropractic research aimed at helping children with scoliosis, a spinal condition that typically begins in childhood and can lead to permanent deformities if left untreated. Unlike traditional treatments like bracing or surgery, Upper Cervical care offers a natural method to reduce and stabilize spinal curvature. Studies have shown that UC care can correct misalignments, enhance posture, and restore nervous system balance. As a result, many children see immediate improvements in posture, with long-term spinal correction and enhanced neurological function developing over time.
How the JAISON Study Is Transforming Scoliosis Treatment for Children
The JAISON Study, led by Dr. Jean Brunette, PhD of McGill University, explores how Upper Cervical chiropractic care helps children with scoliosis. Treatments are performed by Dr. Luc Gélinas, DC, a spinal correction expert.
For over five years, Dr. Brunette has studied how precise Upper Cervical adjustments affect spinal alignment and overall health. The project is fully funded by the JAISON Foundation with no medical institution support, ensuring independent results.
The goal is to prove that Upper Cervical care is a safe and effective scoliosis treatment. Once funding is complete, the team will publish results in a peer-reviewed journal.
According to Dr. Rachae Bell, DCCJP, many scoliosis cases start from upper cervical misalignments, often present since birth. Early detection and correction can prevent or reverse spinal deformities. Unlike bracing or surgery, Upper Cervical care offers a non-invasive, drug-free solution that restores natural balance.
The JAISON Foundation funds the study through donations. Each contribution directly supports children’s treatments and builds evidence for broader insurance coverage. Donors help both children and the future of non-invasive scoliosis care.
“If you could help someone prevent the need for drugs or surgery, wouldn’t you want to? By supporting the Blair Chiropractic Society and JAISON Foundation, you are helping to fund children in need, training for students, scholarships for the Diplomate of Craniocervical Junction Procedures, research and spreading the word of the life-changing benefits of upper cervical chiropractic. We want everyone in our community to have their head on straight so they can live the life they were born to fully express.”
–Dr. Bekki Ellis