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
We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Houston, Texas location of National Scoliosis Center. Located at 4828 Central Loop Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77081, the Houston center is poised to extend the same exceptional care and support that have become synonymous with National Scoliosis Center. Whether you are seeking our signature … Continued
The International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Treatment (SOSORT) elected Luke Stikeleather as president at its annual meeting held this spring in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Stikeleather is the founder and president of the National Scoliosis Center located in Fairfax, Virginia, and Baltimore, Maryland (USA). SOSORT is a nonprofit organization with a primary mission to promote … Continued
The diagnosis of scoliosis can initially cause anxiety, grief, fear, and countless other emotions for both the patient and the parents. Knowing what to expect from treatment, hearing success stories, and other preparation will help pave the way for an easier journey. Although scoliosis is a lifelong condition, keeping the final “destination” – an improved … Continued
We are Hiring! Below is a list of job opportunities available at National Scoliosis Center. Applicants should email a resume and a list of three references to Brent Beach at [email protected]. Certified Orthotist National Scoliosis Center seeks a Certified Orthotist, CO or CPO, to consult, provide, and fabricate custom TLSOs for scoliosis and spinal disorder … 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
I found out that I had scoliosis when I turned 13. At that time my curves had cobb angels of 48 degrees at the top and the bottom of my back, as you can see in the first picture of my X-rays. My family doctor sent me to a spine specialist in London, who said … Continued
Juliet Nowicki was a 13-year-old dancer when she first visited an orthopedist to address nagging knee and hip pain. During the course of her appointment, the doctor discovered that she had a curve in her spine. Although her pain was not associated with the curve, she was diagnosed with scoliosis that day. Though at the … Continued
As we recognize Scoliosis Awareness Month this June, National Scoliosis Center encourages parents to prioritize early detection—an essential step toward effective scoliosis management. With timely intervention, non-operative treatments such as bracing can often be employed, preventing the need for surgery and mitigating potential long-term complications. National Scoliosis Center also wants to use this month to … Continued