Barcelona Chiari & Syringomyelia & Scoliosis Institute

03/10/2025

Next to the Institute, work is underway on a new metro station — good news for the future, as it will make getting to ICSEB even more convenient.

For now, please note:

The taxi stand has been moved across the road.

Access to the Institute is via the walkway past the construction area (see map below).

Thank you for your patience — we look forward to welcoming you.

22/09/2025

💜 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has left us a review on Google. Your experiences mean so much and remind us every day why we do what we do.

If you’d like to share your own, your words could guide and encourage other patients too:

👉 https://g.page/r/Cdt4fM0_dVvYEBM/review

10/09/2025

New Online Event!�
Organised by ICSEB in collaboration with the Chiari & Scoliosis & Syringomyelia Foundation (CSSf)

On the occasion of , we invite you to take part in a bilingual (Spanish/English) Q&A session with Dr H. Salca, neurosurgeon from Dr M. B. Royo Salvador’s team.
🧠 Topic: Arnold-Chiari Type I and the Filum System®�
📅 Thursday 25 September 2025�
🕒 15:00 (Barcelona) | 10:00 (Buenos Aires) | 09:00 (New York) | 06:00 (Los Angeles)�
📍 Online event (registration required)�
✅ Open to patients and family members�
💬 Submit your questions in advance�
🗓️ Registration open until 21 September�
📌 Registration form: https://forms.gle/wzoo7eDeAQXkXwNA8

03/09/2025

Just a quick reminder that we are back from the summer break!
With the full team ready to assist you

icb@institutchiaribcn.com
+34 93 800 836 / +1 888 201 2544
WhatsApp 648 25 84 14

El ICSEB ya está de vuelta, con el equipo completo preparado para atenderles.

ICSEB is back, with the full team ready to assist you

icb@institutchiaribcn.com
+34 93 800 836 / +1 888 201 2544
WhatsApp +34 648 25 84 14

01/08/2025

🎉 Thank you for 100 followers!

It’s been one year since we launched this English Department page — thank you for being part of our growing community.

🌞 We’re now on our annual summer break and will return on 25 August.

In the meantime, feel free to leave us a message here:
📧 icb@institutchiaribcn.com
📧 evitturi@institutchiaribcn.com
📧 atiwari@institutchiaribcn.com
📞 +34 932 800 836
📞 US Toll-free: +1 888 201 2544

We’ll get back to you as soon as we return!

18/07/2025

It's a pleasure to meet medicine students with a special interest in Arnold-Chiari syndrome.

16/07/2025

Just a quick reminder that the Filum Disease Patient Guide is available on Amazon. You can choose between the ebook (currently on offer) or hard copy.

👉 Find it here https://amzn.eu/d/dsSKRpo

07/07/2025

Long-term results after Filum System® surgery

A young patient diagnosed with Filum Disease, Neuro-Cranio-Vertebral Syndrome, Arnold-Chiari I, and idiopathic Syringomyelia underwent surgery at age 11. After several years of follow-up, both her clinical condition and imaging studies show remarkable improvement.

Her case is another example of how the Filum System® can halt disease progression and lead to a significantly better quality of life.

🔗 Read the full case and view the before-and-after images on our website:
https://institutchiaribcn.com/en/favourable-evolution-case-arnold-chiari-i-syndrome-idiopathic-syringomyelia-7-years-application-filum-system/

23/06/2025

Why does scoliosis develop when there’s no obvious cause?

In many cases, it’s labelled “idiopathic”—but that doesn’t mean there’s no origin.

At the Institut Chiari de Barcelona, we’ve identified one possible root: abnormal traction from the filum terminale, "pulling" on the spinal cord and leading the spine to twist as a form of protection.

Instead of just correcting the curve, our team works to stop what’s causing it.

Using the Filum System®, we release this tension with a minimally invasive technique at the base of the spine.

👉 The result: stabilised progression, better mobility, and improved outcomes with physiotherapy.

For many, it’s the start of a real change in their quality of life.

Read more here: https://institutchiaribcn.com/en/apply-aetiological-causal-treatment-idiopathic-scoliosis-idiopathic-scoliosis-consists-lateral-deviation-spine/

20/06/2025

Sant Joan in Barcelona – Welcoming Summer with Fire and Light

This coming Monday night (23 June) into Tuesday (24 June), Barcelona celebrates La Revetlla de Sant Joan—one of the most lively nights of the year.

Friends and families gather across the city to welcome the summer with:
🔥 Bonfires
🎇 Fireworks and firecrackers
🍰 Coca de Sant Joan (a traditional sweet bread)
🏖️ Night-long celebrations, especially on the beaches

💥 A kind reminder for our patients:
We know many of you are sensitive to loud noises, and this time of year can be challenging. Please note that fireworks and firecrackers may be heard not only on Monday night but also in the days leading up to the festivity.

If you experience discomfort due to noise sensitivity, consider using ear protection, closing windows early, or planning quiet time during the evenings.

Take care, and enjoy the summer and the weekend!

17/06/2025

Tip for the upcoming weekend in Barcelona 💃🥚

If you're in town, don't miss L'Ou com Balla — a unique Corpus Christi tradition where eggs “dance” atop flower-covered fountains.

One of the most charming spots to see it? The Pedralbes Monastery, within walking distance from the Institut (uphill).

More information here: https://www.barcelona.cat/culturapopular/en/festivals-and-traditions/festival-characters-and-elements/ou-com-balla

and here: https://www.barcelona.cat/culturapopular/es/detall/l-ou-com-balla-i-catifa-floral-al-reial-monestir-de-santa-maria-de-pedralbes_99400247422.html

12/06/2025

We have such talented patients :)

This thoughtful and heartfelt post from our patient from Reaching Happy shares her recent journey to Barcelona for Filum Disease surgery, and the first changes she’s noticed during her recovery.

She describes how her body is beginning to respond — from easier breathing to better sleep and improved coordination — and reflects on the emotional side of healing after many years of searching for answers.

We’re grateful she’s shared this moment with us. Scroll through her stunning photos and thoughtful reflections below — and let’s keep raising awareness together.