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
Colleen’s mom had scoliosis, so she was very diligent in checking her daughter for scoliosis. When Colleen turned 9 years old she had an X-ray that detected a significant curve and she began bracing with Luke. When she turned 11, in 2004, Luke asked her and two other families to join him in Barcelona to … Continued
There are several types of scoliosis back braces out there. Most are designed to maximize curve correction when the brace is worn while also promoting the gradual straightening of that curve over time. Many feel restrictive, but the Rigo Cheneau thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis (TLSO) brace works uniquely and effectively without excessive restrictiveness. The Rigo … Continued
The team at the National Scoliosis Center has been life-changing in many ways. Upon receiving our daughter’s diagnosis with idiopathic Scoliosis we were left confused and frustrated in our course of action. A great deal of research lead us to Luke and we are very thankful that we found him. He was wonderful in getting … Continued
Do all scoliosis patients wear braces? No, in some cases, a brace is not needed when the curvature is mild and in other cases when the curvature is determined to be too great surgery might be needed. A mild curvature may be watched to show signs of progression and may never need bracing. Physical therapy … Continued
National Scoliosis Center (NSC) is a full-service center that is 100% dedicated to using non-surgical, evidence-based medical techniques to treat scoliosis as well as providing educational resources, support groups, a friendly smile, and encouragement. We understand that a diagnosis of scoliosis can be scary and the idea of wearing a brace can be worrisome, and … Continued
National Scoliosis Center in Fairfax, Virginia is our headquarters—founded by Luke Stikeleather. This location offers the Rigo Cheneau brace, EOS low-dose imaging, Schroth physical therapy through Schroth DC, and patient support.
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month According to Luke Stikeleather, Founder, President, and Chief Orthotist at National Scoliosis Center, “Early detection of scoliosis is the key to providing a child the opportunity to be treated with conservative treatment options, such as bracing, and helping them avoid the need for surgery.” Some things to know about … Continued
Hi folks! Caroline here from SchrothDC. I’m stepping up on my soapbox today to discuss a commonly prescribed movement that is driving me nuts in the clinic. The posterior pelvic tilt, or “tucking of the tailbone”, has somehow become a panacea for all low back issues. People get this advice ALL THE TIME – in … Continued
Surgery. That word, in and of itself, can cause fear and anxiety. It implies some combination of a hospital stay, anesthesia, stitches, scars, and recovery. In most cases, including idiopathic scoliosis, surgery is a treatment option of last resort and is to be avoided if possible. Unfortunately, though, some curves simply do not respond to … Continued