Bracing has been around a long time, and has changed over the years. But is bracing for scoliosis effective? Learn more with this scientific fact check.
Is bracing for scoliosis effective?
Do the effects of bracing last?
Do the effects of bracing last after the brace is taken off? Do results last long term? Scientific research says YES despite misinformation you may read.
Fact Checking Scoliosis
Info about scoliosis is everywhere online: celebrity doctors; health blogs; but what info is correct? Fact check scoliosis info with science and research.
Treatment
Scoliosis Treatment for Children and Adolescents Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on March 4, 2024. First published May 8, 2019. Scoliosis can be effectively treated in kids and teens without surgery; no curve should be ignored regardless of its size. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis worsens rapidly …
Can Chiropractic Help, Fix, or Cure Scoliosis?
Can chiropractic help scoliosis? Chiropractors can both help scoliosis and make it worse. Learn to recognize the signs of good versus bad treatment.
Does Scoliosis Surgery Hurt?
Does Scoliosis Surgery Hurt? Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on February 27, 2020. First published August 29, 2018. Many patients with scoliosis who are considering ask the question does scoliosis surgery hurt? What levels of pain are to be expected with spinal fusion …
Can Scoliosis Surgery Kill You?
Can scoliosis or scoliosis surgery kill you? Written and reviewed for scientific and factual accuracy by Dr. Austin Jelcick, PhD and Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC. Last reviewed/edited on May 26, 2022. First published August 13, 2018. Two common questions frequently arise when someone first learns about scoliosis and the available treatment options: Can scoliosis kill you; and can scoliosis surgery kill …
Autism and Scoliosis: Is There a Connection?
Is there possibly some connection between scoliosis and autism? Why do so many of our male scoliosis patients have autism? Find out here.
Are myths about scoliosis affecting treatment and hurting our children?
Learn about the myths about childhood scoliosis & adolescent idiopathic scoliosis as well as modern, innovative, and non-surgical treatment options.
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