Napoleon Bonaparte is credited with using the phrase, “A good sketch is better than a long speech.” Some say a similar translation is a Chinese proverb and the popular, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is a modern American idiom. No matter where it came from or who said it first, there is a … Continued
At 12 years old, Sydnee Lubar was surprised and frightened when she was diagnosed with scoliosis at her annual check-up. She was assured that she was lucky that her curve was found early enough in her growth process that it was not terribly severe, but was advised that it was crucial to start treatment before … Continued
The benefit of X-ray imaging to properly diagnose and monitor scoliosis curves is invaluable. In general, scoliosis patients need two X-ray sessions per year; plus, each time a new brace is required, new X-rays are necessary. Since patients are often diagnosed in early adolescence, when their bodies are still growing, there is value in finding … Continued
Luke Stikeleather, President and Founder of National Scoliosis Center, appeared on WMAR’s Midday Maryland to promote awareness of scoliosis during National Scoliosis Awareness Month (June). He answered questions about the center, talked about the importance of screening, early detection, and finding quality care. View the full interview below: Luke is an internationally recognized scoliosis expert, … Continued
Our daughter, Annie, was just three years old when our pediatrician detected a curve in her back. We had taken her to see the doctor for a routine sick check and when he lifted up her shirt to listen to her lungs, he visibly saw the curve in her back. That day, we were sent … Continued
Our Treatment Program for Scoliosis The Rigo Cheneau Brace is our brace of choice because over 35 years of experience have proven to us that it outperforms other braces—see evidence-based results—and 90% of our patients have had successful treatment. In addition to bracing, many of our patients do Schroth Physical Therapy throughout treatment. Below is … Continued
Within the first 8 months of treatment on my personalized treatment plan of exercises my annual scoliosis X-ray showed an amazing seven degrees of improvement! As a child my back always hurt when I ran. In my mid-thirties my primary doctor mentioned that he thought I had a “bit of scoliosis.” As the decades passed … Continued
Unlike most orthotists, we specialize exclusively in scoliosis and spinal conditions that require bracing. Our team takes a holistic approach to treating scoliosis—providing custom braces, low-dose EOS X-ray imaging, collaboration with area Schroth physical therapists (specialized physical therapy for scoliosis patients) and caring for each patient’s overall well-being. Everyone who works in our office has … Continued
As the school year kicks off, don’t forget those essential check-ups for your little ones. But here’s the twist – there’s one more crucial question to ask your pediatrician or primary care doctor during that visit! Our Orthotist, Kristian Christensen, a certified expert, recently took the spotlight on ABC7’s “Good Morning Washington.” He joined Eileen … Continued
Ok, I know what you’re thinking…I’m going to try to sell you some crazy contraption, similar to the waist trainers that the Kardashians use and promote, and even make some grandiose promise about body transformation that sounds too good to be true… Not quite, although torso re-shaping can seem pretty magical. Torso re-shaping is a … Continued