Many children living with scoliosis may always have a curve in their spines regardless of the treatment they use. Knowing whether a back brace can fix scoliosis in children may influence the treatment you seek for your child. Find out why doctors recommend bracing....
Having scoliosis is no way to live when it impedes your daily functions. If using a brace or trying physical therapy hasn’t improved your condition, surgery is likely the next step. It can feel like the wait is finally over when your back surgery date is approaching....
We all did it in school. Though not all institutions test for scoliosis, you probably remember getting tested when you were eight or nine years old. The Adams Forward Bend Test is a simple scoliosis test for kids. Find out how it works and why people rely on it. What...
Once your spine begins to curve, it’s hard to straighten it. If you’re one of the many people who lives with scoliosis or has a child with the condition, life may look different for you. Figuring out the most important dos and don’ts for people with scoliosis is...
You want to help your child. Making decisions for them that may affect the rest of their life is difficult, especially when they have their own opinions. If your child has scoliosis and needs to start bracing, knowing how effective bracing is for childhood scoliosis...
The word “scoliosis” might be scary if your child has just received a diagnosis. You and your team of doctors want to do what is best for your child to ensure they get the best care possible. With so much information out there to research, how do you know...
Science is slow. Still, advances constantly take place before our eyes. One of the best is an extraordinary surgery that treats scoliosis in children. Unlike spinal fusion, vertebral body tethering works with the body’s growth to help straighten the spine. Uncover the...
A scoliosis diagnosis isn’t easy for anyone, but it’s also not the end of the world. While your child might have a hard time dealing with their condition, you can support them through the process. The encouraging ways parents can help children with scoliosis go beyond...
Beginning scoliosis treatment is crucial for patients of any age. Regardless of the severity of the condition, early intervention is essential to fixing the curve in the spine of children with scoliosis. In most mild cases, childhood scoliosis treatment isn’t...
You may not know what to expect after your child receives a scoliosis diagnosis. Doctors will monitor the progression of the curve and may recommend bracing if it becomes severe enough. But what are the different types of scoliosis braces? Be prepared to talk to your...
