Effective Scoliosis Treatment to Improve Your Quality of Life utilizing the Scolibrace by Scolicare.
Every year, three million people in the United States are diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition that causes an irregular curve of the spine. In most cases, the disorder develops just before puberty, with 2-3% of children between the ages of 10-15 receiving a diagnosis of scoliosis—though scoliosis can occur in adulthood too. As many as 35% of all adults over the age of 65 may have some form of adult degenerative scoliosis. We offer in-office digital x-ray analysis to measure your scoliosis.
We utilize State-of-the-Art Scoliosis Bracing with Scolibrace for Better Results.
While many cases of scoliosis are mild, some can cause mobility issues, chronic pain and other serious health complications without effective management. At Bethesda Spine and Posture we offer state-of-the-art treatment for both juvenile/adolescent scoliosis and adult degenerative scoliosis. Our treatments can prevent the condition from progressing and can meaningfully improve the patient’s quality of life. Our goal is to stop progression, decrease pain and, when possible, make corrections.
Our scoliosis treatment services include the following:
- Juvenile and Adolescent Scoliosis Bracing: New studies have shown that non-surgical treatment methods for scoliosis – like bracing – are highly effective at managing cases that are detected early. Our state-of-the-art bracing process involves an x-ray analysis and iPad 3D scanner technology to create a completely custom spinal brace. With the innovative ScoliBrace® treatment method, we can prevent your child’s scoliosis from progressing and, ideally, avoid the need for surgery.
- Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Bracing: While most cases of scoliosis are diagnosed in childhood, the condition can manifest in adulthood too due to changes in the spine caused by arthritis, osteoporosis or injury. Common symptoms of adult degenerative scoliosis include back and/or leg pain. Our adult scoliosis bracing treatment can slow or even halt the progression of your scoliosis, alleviating your symptoms.
- Other Scoliosis Treatment Methods: Some types of scoliosis can cause chronic pain. In conjunction with our scoliosis bracing services, we offer chiropractic and physical therapy that can reduce your pain and drastically improve your overall quality of life.
Bethesda Spine & Posture is proudly Certified in Scolibalance Physical Therapy.
ScoliBalance is a physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) program used to treat scoliosis and kyphosis in children, adolescents and adults.
The program combines the most relevant practices and principles in physical therapy, chiropractic and exercise rehabilitation for a 3D approach to managing scoliosis, tailored to each individual patient according to their curve type, symptoms and treatment goals.
The ScoliBalance concept was created by Dr. Jeb McAviney (Chiropractor) drawing on his clinical experience treating scoliosis using a combination of Chiropractic Biophysics, SEAS and Schroth* (BSPTS) techniques.
ScoliBalance builds on the foundation of other PSSE programs focusing on aspects that are most effective and achievable for patients to learn and implement. The program is delivered in accordance with the SOSORT guidelines.
Kyphobrace by Scolicare
The Kyphobrace is a specialized brace designed to treat spinal conditions like hyperkyphosis (an excessive forward curvature of the thoracic spine). Some of the key benefits include:
- Posture Correction: It helps realign the spine by encouraging a more upright posture, which can prevent the progression of kyphosis.
- Pain Relief: By reducing the forward curvature, the Kyphobrace can alleviate back pain and discomfort caused by the misalignment of the spine.
- Non-Surgical Solution: For mild to moderate kyphosis, it can serve as a non-invasive alternative to surgery, reducing the need for more aggressive treatments.
- Spine Support: The brace provides support to the thoracic spine, which can help reduce strain on surrounding muscles and ligaments, allowing them to heal.
- Improved Mobility: By correcting posture and reducing pain, the brace can help patients move more comfortably and with greater ease.
- Enhanced Aesthetics: For people with visible spinal curvature, it can improve physical appearance by promoting a more natural posture.
- Prevention of Further Deformity: By stabilizing the spine, it can prevent the kyphotic curve from worsening over time.
- Customization: Kyphobraces are customized to fit the patient, ensuring better comfort and effectiveness.
