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
On November 19, 2015 my life changed because of my diagnosis with scoliosis. I was told that my large curves of 49° thoracic and 44° lumbar would most likely not respond to bracing and that surgery was going to be inevitable. Tears welled in my eyes and a state of shock, confusion, and panic set … 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
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
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
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
I still remember all the questions that popped into my head when my wife called me and said that our daughter might have scoliosis. She had just left the pediatrician’s office with instructions to have an X-ray taken and to see an orthopedic specialist. I knew scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, but I … 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