Scoliosis

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

What patients need to understand about severe scoliosis is that it doesn’t start that way; as a progressive condition, scoliosis severity can increase over time, and while young patients can progress quickly, there is a lot that can be done to counteract the progressive nature of scoliosis. Severe scoliosis is diagnosed when the spine has … Read more

The spine’s healthy curves are key to its overall health and function, and the spine has three main sections including the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and the lumbar spine. The cervical spine refers to the neck, and cervical lordosis refers to the neck’s inward-bending spinal curvature. Scoliosis causes the development of an unhealthy spinal curvature … Read more

Scoliosis ranges in severity from mild to moderate and severe; it’s important to understand the different scoliosis severity levels because, as a progressive condition, the nature of scoliosis is to change over time. Moderate scoliosis symptoms are more noticeable than those associated with mild scoliosis, which is why many patients are diagnosed during the moderate … Read more

The most important thing to understand about mild scoliosis is that in most cases, proactive treatment efforts have to be made to keep the condition mild and prevent it from becoming moderate or severe scoliosis. As a progressive condition, even scoliosis that’s mild at the time of diagnosis isn’t guaranteed to stay mild. Symptoms of … Read more

Scoliosis can be highly responsive to treatment, particularly when conditions are diagnosed and treated early. The different types of scoliosis can have distinct treatment needs, and patients need to decide how to respond with treatment: a decision that can shape future spinal health. Scoliosis is a progressive spinal condition with wide-ranging severity levels and different … Read more

ScoliBalance® is more than just a set of exercises—it’s a strategic, research-backed system designed to address scoliosis and hyperkyphosis  with precision and purpose. Developed by a multidisciplinary team – Dr. Jeb McAviney and Rose Mirenzi, this physiotherapeutic scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE) program integrates the best practices from chiropractic care, physical therapy, and exercise rehabilitation. For clinicians, … Read more

When it comes to managing scoliosis, a condition marked by an abnormal spinal curve, a one-dimensional approach often falls short. ScoliBalance® and ScoliBrace®, represent a powerful synergy of structural and functional interventions, combining a custom 3D brace with a tailored exercise program. This dual strategy addresses both the physical alignment of the spine and the … Read more

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month – an opportunity to reflect on how spinal curvature presents and evolves throughout the life span. At our clinics, we support both adolescent and adult patients with scoliosis. While the underlying diagnosis may be similar, treatment goals, clinical strategies, and outcomes differ significantly by age. Here’s a concise clinical comparison … Read more

As part of Scoliosis Awareness Month, we highlight new insights in the conservative management of Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis (JIS) – a challenging early-onset form of scoliosis with high risk of progression. A recent case series, co-authored by ScoliCare’s Chief of Research and Communications, Rose Mirenzi, along with Nora-Lee Doueihi, Juan du Plessis, and Dr. Jeb … Read more