For those who love fashion and the opportunity to change their style as the weather changes, Fall is one of the most fun seasons of all. Scoliosis patients can easily change their wardrobes to align with all of the fall trends. With just a few adjustments here and there, our patients do not have to … Continued
Perhaps the greatest concern for newly diagnosed scoliosis patients is the fear they won’t be able to wear the same stylish clothing as their peers. On the contrary, finding trendy pieces can be easy and fun. Luckily, Fall and Winter fashion trends are especially conducive to concealing a brace. Here’s a look at some ways … Continued
“What to wear” is one of most daunting challenges associated with wearing a brace for teens and young girls diagnosed with scoliosis. Luckily, as we move into the cooler months of fall, fashion choices become easier to navigate. The possibilities for diverse styles that can adequately cover the brace are more widely available. Here’s a … Continued
One of the most anxiety producing questions young women ask themselves when they are diagnosed with scoliosis is “What will I wear?” To be sure, this is a universal question among most pre-adolescents and adolescent girls who are at an age when they want to fit in and be sure they are on trend with … Continued
Every one of our patients has questions about what scoliosis is, what it will be like wearing a brace, how their friends will react, etc … We’ve compiled a list of scoliosis books for children, tweens, teens, and families to help them understand scoliosis, bracing and the journey ahead. Children Being Grace: A Story for … Continued
Let’s explore some practical tips and fashion ideas to help you breeze through the summer season with confidence. First, ventilation holes can greatly improve comfort. These strategically placed holes allow air to circulate, reduce heat buildup, and minimize sweating. Your orthotist will be happy to add the holes to ensure that the brace’s structural integrity … Continued
The holidays are quickly approaching and we’ve got some great gift ideas for our patients. These unique gifts celebrate the strength and resiliency we see every day in our scoliosis patients. Your son or daughter will feel your support and pride in them when they receive these special gifts. Scolios-us Brace Journal – 2nd Edition … Continued
The holidays are approaching and online shopping carts are filling! It’s always nice to give a gift that truly tells the recipient that they are “seen”. Today we want to share some ideas that will help you assure your daughter or son that they are not alone as they navigate their scoliosis treatment. In addition, … Continued
A Team Approach to Scoliosis Treatment Leads to Success Upon hearing a diagnosis of scoliosis, one of the primary concerns for most parents and patients is the possibility of facing invasive surgery. Fortunately, patients with early-onset scoliosis can reasonably expect to manage their spinal curvatures with non-operative treatments. Bracing has proven to be the most … Continued
One of the most common questions we get at National Scoliosis Center is “what clothing should I wear with my scoliosis brace?” or, “what can I wear to conceal my brace?” We have good news! Wearing a brace doesn’t mean sacrificing fashionable clothes. Fortunately, the Rigo Cheneau style brace that we use at National Scoliosis … Continued