Dr. Daniel Kraus, DC, owner and clinical director of Bethesda Spine & Posture in Bethesda Row, is not your typical chiropractor. Practicing since 1997, Dr. Kraus has developed one of the region’s most advanced non-surgical spinal rehabilitation program, an approach he describes as “a specialty within a specialty within a specialty.”
He is one of only a handful of chiropractors in Maryland who hold an Advanced Certification in Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP), the most researched and results-driven method for structural correction of the spine. What truly sets his practice apart, however, is the integration of ScoliCare® protocols, including ScoliBrace® and ScoliBalance®—for the non-surgical management of scoliosis, kyphosis, and postural deformities. This unique combination of CBP structural correction and ScoliCare 3D bracing represents a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to restoring alignment, stability, and function.
Dr. Kraus also maintains physical therapy privileges in the State of Maryland, allowing him to combine chiropractic biomechanics with customized rehabilitative exercise programs for truly integrative care.
A native of Silver Spring, Dr. Kraus earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, before completing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Life College in Marietta, Georgia. Inspired by his own struggles with back pain as a young man, he devoted his career to understanding and correcting the root causes of spinal dysfunction, not just masking symptoms.
Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Expertise
Dr. Kraus specializes in the conservative treatment of adult and adolescent scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis— conditions that can cause pain, fatigue, and progressive spinal collapse. His goal, he explains, is simple but ambitious: “These are collapsing deformities of the spine— and our mission is to stop that collapse.”
At Bethesda Spine & Posture, patients receive individualized care plans that may include CBP corrective traction, posture-specific exercise, and custom ScoliBrace® 3D bracing. Each brace is designed using a patient’s X-rays, photos, and 3D iPad scans, ensuring an exact fit that promotes spinal elongation, midline alignment, and de-rotation.
“People are amazed at how much taller, straighter, and more balanced they feel almost immediately,” says Dr. Kraus. While adolescents may wear the brace up to 22 hours daily during growth phases, adults typically use it for 4–8 hours a day as part of a broader posture restoration plan.
Dr. Kraus emphasizes patient empowerment and education at every stage: “My role is to meet you where you are, teach you the process, and guide you toward lasting correction.”
A Lifelong Learner and Innovator Committed to excellence, Dr. Kraus continues to advance his clinical expertise through ongoing education and research. He recently completed his second advanced ScoliCare Advanced Certification seminar, deepening his understanding of the complex interplay between structure, function, and neuromuscular adaptation.
First in College Park with Terrapin Care Center, founded in 2001, and subsequently founding Bethesda Spine & Posture in 2020, Dr. Kraus has built a practice and reputation known for compassionate care, data-driven results, and innovative, patient-specific treatment plans. His passion is evident: “Every spine is different. I never know who’s going to walk through the door—but every day, I get to help people discover what’s possible.”
“I really want to help people in ways they don’t know is even possible, he says, adding, “Once they understand what true correction looks like, it changes everything.”
Bethesda Spine & Posture, LLC
4733 Elm St., Ste 300, Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: 301.656.2435 • Fax: 301.986.6960