Parents and our braced patients are always searching for the best shirt to wear under a scoliosis brace. We offer our patients extensive instructions regarding scoliosis bracing, and the brace undershirt is no exception. However, we find that moms (and dads) usually want to be prepared and have a shirt or two with them when… Read More
Research on bracing has demonstrated the importance of addressing the sagittal plane of scoliosis during bracing (1). Flattening of the physiologic curves of the sagittal plane is now thought to be an early indicator of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (3,4). At Scoliosis 3DC® we address the sagittal plane of scoliosis in two ways. First, exercises to address… Read More
Our website alludes to the early obstacles we encountered when our daughter was first diagnosed with scoliosis. We took her, immediately, to a group of prominent orthopedic surgeons at a highly regarded Boston hospital. They recommended the SpineCor brace from Ste. Justine’s hospital in Canada – the subject of a recent exposé in Canada. The Spinecor brace… Read More
Scoliosis bracing is controversial and will continue to be even though the recently published results of the long awaited trial known as BrAIST concludes that bracing is effective (1). Here’s the overview and a few impressions. The BrAIST study was conducted at multiple scoliosis clinics across the U.S. and Canada and included 242 participants with adolescent… Read More
Recently, study results were released from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children regarding the Boston Brace for scoliosis and its efficacy. Adolescent curves of 25º to 45º at the time the study began were followed over the course of a year. Patients wore braces equipped with heat sensors to measure hours of wear. The results:… Read More
“This team, office and treatment are fantastic! The treatment is very comprehensive and easy to do at home and every time I do my exercises I feel instant relief! I am only a few weeks out of treatment and looking forward to what the next few months will do for my scoliosis. I am so… Read More
“Everyone on the staff is caring, professional, and highly knowledgeable. They understand that a scoliosis diagnoses for a kid or teenager is not merely a physical issue. They know the toll it can take on mental health and body image and approach the treatment of their patients with the utmost care and thought.” Read More
“From the very first visit, the entire team made us feel supported and cared for. They treat you like family while delivering measurable results. They take the time to educate, encourage, and empower your child to take an active role in their treatment—whether through exercises or consistent brace wear.” Read More
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This website contains general information about scoliosis and conservative treatment methods. The information on this website and blog should not be treated as case-specific medical advice.