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EDINBURG, Texas – In recognition of “National Scoliosis Awareness Month” in June, DHR Health is reminding the community that comprehensive scoliosis care is available close to home through its Scoliosis Rehabilitation Clinic and Orthopedic Spine Center of Excellence.
“At DHR Health, we are dedicated to bringing world-class services to the community, so patients do not need to seek treatment out of town,” said Marissa Castaneda, senior executive vice president for DHR Health. “With our DHR Health Scoliosis Rehabilitation Clinic and our Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Jaime Villarreal, we are dedicated to bringing care that is close to home.”
According to the guidelines of the International Scientific Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment, scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. Instead of the spine’s natural forward and backward curves, scoliosis causes it to form a “C” or “S” shape.
While many cases are mild to moderate, severe scoliosis can cause pain and uneven posture. Treatment may include physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercises, which are highly specialized forms of physical therapy designed to treat spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis, bracing, or even surgery.
Specialized Scoliosis Rehabilitation Services at DHR Health’s Orthopedic Sports Therapy Institute located in Alamo
At the DHR Health Orthopedic Sports Therapy Institute location in Alamo, patients have access to specialized scoliosis rehabilitation services. Longtime DHR Health physical therapist Jorge Escobedo PT, DPT, is among the few therapists in Texas certified in the “Schroth Method,” a specialized approach for treating scoliosis that originated in Germany. Escobedo and his colleagues use innovative rehabilitation techniques to help improve posture, stop curve progression at puberty (or possibly even reduce it), prevent respiratory dysfunction, prevent spinal pain syndromes, and improve aesthetics via postural correction.
DHR Health also offers a dedicated rehabilitation space designed specifically for scoliosis patients, both teenagers and adults, providing a comfortable environment for specialized care.
To schedule an appointment at the DHR Health Orthopedic and Sports Therapy Institute in Alamo, call (956) 362-6705.
Advanced Orthopedic Spine Care at the DHR Health’s Orthopedic Institute in Edinburg
For patients who require surgical treatment for their scoliosis, DHR Health’s Orthopedic Spine Center of Excellence offers advanced spine care led by orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Jaime Villarreal.
A native of Laredo, Dr. Villarreal provides comprehensive spine services, including evaluations, diagnosis, non-surgical treatments, and advanced surgical procedures for scoliosis and other spinal conditions. His goal is to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and improve quality of life through personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Villarreal earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, followed by a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at the Texas Back Institute in Plano, Texas.
Dr. Villarreal sees patients at the DHR Health Orthopedic Institute in Edinburg. To schedule an appointment, call (956) 326-6683 (MOVE).
