Top Myths About Scoliosis Busted: Separating Facts from Fiction
Scoliosis is a condition surrounded by a surprising amount of misinformation. From old wives’ tales about heavy backpacks to fears about leading a limited life, these myths can create unnecessary anxiety for patients and their families. Separating scoliosis facts vs. fiction is crucial for making informed decisions about treatment and for understanding what living with […]
ScoliBrace vs. Boston Brace: A Side-by-Side Comparison of Scoliosis Bracing Options
If your child has been prescribed a scoliosis brace, or you’re weighing your options before committing to one, you’ve probably run into the same two names over and over: the Boston brace and ScoliBrace. When comparing ScoliBrace vs. Boston Brace, one of the biggest differences is the philosophy behind the design. Traditional Boston-style bracing is […]
Scoliosis Screening for Kids Before School Starts: What Georgia Parents Need to Know
Every July, the same thing happens in our office. A parent calls and says some version of: “I was helping my daughter try on school clothes, and something about her shoulders looked… off.” Back-to-school season is when Georgia parents finally get a good, long look at their kids. Swimsuits, new clothes, haircuts, and time spent […]
Pregnancy with Scoliosis: Tips for a Healthy Journey
Scoliosis patients have safe pregnancies and labors all the time. The primary effects of scoliosis are postural changes, mobility changes, muscular imbalance, and pain. While back pain may be worse for scoliosis patients, it’s hard to determine whether the pregnancy is exacerbating the scoliosis pain, or the scoliosis is increasing the pregnancy-related back pain. Scolosis […]
Slight Scoliosis Treatment: Best Options Explained
All levels of scoliosis require treatment. Mild scoliosis won’t necessarily stay mild; a proactive treatment plan is needed to counteract the progressive nature of scoliosis. Mild scoliosis treatment works towards preventing progression, increasing symptoms, and the need for surgical treatment. Scoliosis ranges widely in severity, and for patients diagnosed with mild scoliosis, the goal is […]
How Common Is Scoliosis? Key Facts to Know
Scoliosis causes the spine to curve unnaturally to the side and rotate, and as a progressive 3-dimensional spinal condition, treatment needs to be proactive. There are also different types of scoliosis to consider, some more common than others; the most common type of scoliosis to affect all ages is idiopathic scoliosis with no single-known cause. […]
What Causes Adult Scoliosis? Risks and Treatments
While the majority of scoliosis cases are diagnosed during childhood, the actual rate of scoliosis increases among the aging population. While the symptoms of scoliosis and treatment needs differ in adults, early intervention is always the goal because as a progressive condition, most cases of scoliosis will get worse over time. There are two main […]
Workouts to Avoid with Scoliosis: Protect Your Back
People with scoliosis can lead fulfilling and active lives, but they need to be aware of how their condition affects spinal health and function. Practicing a spine- and scoliosis-friendly lifestyle includes a healthy activity level and knowing which types of exercise and workouts to avoid. When it comes to working out with scoliosis, exercises to […]
Scoliosis Foods to Avoid: Essential Tips
As a structural spinal condition that causes an unhealthy lateral spinal curve to develop, no changes to diet alone can improve the scoliosis itself, but a healthy diet and lifestyle can make the body more responsive to treatment. Scoliosis foods to avoid are those that impact overall and spinal health negatively through weight gain and […]
Does a Back Brace Weaken Your Back? Key Insights
Our understanding of scoliosis treatment has evolved over the years, and back brace design has kept pace with advanced ultra-corrective designs. When combined with the potential of a scoliosis-specific exercise program and scoliosis-specific chiropractic care, bracing success is more likely. While traditional scoliosis braces can weaken the spine and its surrounding muscles, the modern and […]