Scoliosis

Nature favors symmetry, so a disruption to the body’s overall symmetry, including leg length, may be problematic. It’s important to note that a difference in leg length can be anatomical, or it can be due to a misalignment elsewhere in the body. Leg length discrepancy (LLD), also known as anisomelia and unequal leg length, is … Read more

Scoliosis is progressive, but it can be highly treatable. The best way to manage scoliosis and its symptoms is to treat it proactively. As uneven shoulders and hips are often the earliest signs of scoliosis, these types of postural changes should be watched for and assessed, particularly in children; progression is triggered by growth. When … Read more

No two cases of scoliosis are the same, which is why it’s crucial that treatment plans are individualized. The process of diagnosing scoliosis involves comprehensive assessment and classification based on a number of variables, one of which is curvature type and location. A diagnosis of thoracolumbar scoliosis means a single progressive unnatural lateral spinal curve … Read more

Scoliosis bracing has been used in scoliosis treatment for centuries, and while the concept of bracing isn’t new, we’ve learned a lot about scoliosis-brace efficacy over the years; ScoliCare Clinicians applied that knowledge to the design of the world’s most advanced scoliosis brace: the ScoliBrace®. The most commonly prescribed scoliosis brace in traditional treatment is … Read more

When it comes to scoliosis treatment, it’s important that patients and their families are informed. Scoliosis can change quickly, but in many cases, it can be highly responsive to conservative treatment. Knowing how different scoliosis braces compare in treatment can help patients make informed treatment choices. There is a significant difference between traditional scoliosis braces … Read more

As a progressive condition, the nature of scoliosis is to become more severe over time and with growth, but rates and levels of progression can range widely from patient to patient. It’s important to understand that scoliosis treatment involves addressing an ongoing spinal condition. As a progressive condition, scoliosis won’t simply go away or improve … Read more

Any type of sport or exercise needs to be deemed appropriate by a scoliosis patient’s treatment provider. People with scoliosis can benefit from exercise that helps maintain spinal flexibility and increases core strength so the spine has more support and stability, but some cases of scoliosis come with activity restrictions, and some exercises will need … Read more

Being diagnosed with a progressive spinal condition can feel overwhelming, and this is the time for patients, and their families, to make sure they’re fully informed about scoliosis and the different types of treatment available. Following a scoliosis diagnosis, patients need to choose a treatment approach that addresses their expectations and needs. ScoliCare Centers are … Read more

Scoliosis affects children and adults differently, especially in the context of pain and progression. Adults over the age of 65 who develop scoliosis can be particularly vulnerable to injury through a fall, so treatment works towards improving the spine’s balance and stability. Although scoliosis is more commonly diagnosed during childhood, it also affects adults. Adults … Read more

It’s natural for parents of children recently diagnosed to ask what caused the development of their child’s scoliosis, and while idiopathic scoliosis has no known cause, there does appear to be a genetic link. Regardless of the cause, scoliosis should be treated proactively. While there has yet to be a specific gene identified that explains … Read more