Scoliosis Care Centers, Oklahoma City

Told to “wait and see”? Non-surgical scoliosis care that treats the curve during growth, for kids and teens in Oklahoma City.

62° → 17° The Jensens were told surgery was inevitable. No surgery. No permanent hardware.
The Jensen family's daughter: standing MRI before and after treatment. Before: curves measured at 27.2°, 61.6°, 48.4° and 13.0°. After: 11.0°, 15.7°, 18.8° and 10.6°.
The Jensen family’s daughter, standing MRI before and after treatment.

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35+ years
of combined scoliosis experience
1,000s
of scoliosis braces made
10,000+°
of cumulative curve reduction
Since 2008
focused on non-surgical scoliosis care

“Wait and see” means watching your child’s curve grow.

  • You’re told to “just monitor,” or that there’s nothing more anyone can do.
  • Every six months, you wait to hear whether the number went up again.
  • You’re afraid of making the wrong decision for your child’s future.

No parent should have to sit and watch. You know your child better than anyone, and you get to decide what happens next. We’re here to help you do it.

Two real journeys. One led to surgery. Yours doesn’t have to.

Growth spurts are often when curves progress fastest — and when the body is most responsive.

Starr’s curve kept growing every six months despite following the plan, until the recommendation became spinal fusion surgery.

The Jensens’ daughter was treated with custom bracing, targeted therapy and advanced imaging — no surgery, no permanent hardware.

Starr after spinal fusion surgery: a long surgical scar down the back, and an X-ray showing metal rods and screws along the spine.
Starr after spinal fusion surgery.
The Jensen family's daughter: standing MRI before and after non-surgical treatment. Before: curves measured at 27.2°, 61.6°, 48.4° and 13.0°. After: 11.0°, 15.7°, 18.8° and 10.6°.
The Jensen family’s daughter: standing MRI before and after treatment, with each curve measured on the image.

Measurable change, tracked with standing MRI

We track progress with standing MRI — no repeated X-ray exposure — so you can see measurable change over time.

BeforeAnother patient's standing MRI before treatment, with curves measured at 14.6°, 39.7° and 26.7°.
AfterThe same patient's standing MRI after treatment, with curves measured at 3.8°, 4.4° and 1.9°.
Another patient: standing MRI before and after treatment.

How we’re different from “wait and see”

Scoliosis care in Oklahoma City for kids and teens, built around correction instead of watching.

Wait and see
Scoliosis Care Centers
When to act
Wait and seeMonitor and wait for the curve to get bigger
Our approachAct during growth, while the spine is most responsive
Bracing
Wait and seeA brace aimed at holding the curve where it is
Our approachCustom bracing designed for correction, not just passive holding
Imaging
Wait and seeRepeated X-rays
Our approachRadiation-free standing MRI
The goal
Wait and seeStability: keep it from getting worse
Our approachMeasurable curve reduction
Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC

Dr. Janzen has been where you are.

Dr. Matthew Janzen, DC, Doctor of Chiropractic and founder of Scoliosis Care Centers

When his own daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis, he wasn’t willing to just wait and watch her curve grow. He set out to find a better way to treat it and was able to reduce her curve by 97%. That work became the treatment system our clinics use today, focused exclusively on non-surgical scoliosis care for children and teens.

  • Scoliosis only, since 2008. Custom bracing, scoliosis-specific exercise and monitoring.
  • Follows SOSORT guidelines, the international scoliosis society’s standards for non-surgical treatment.
  • Results you can see. Progress is measured on standing MRI, not guesswork.
  • Honest about surgery. For some severe, fast-progressing curves, surgery is the right call, and we’ll tell you.

Your plan in three steps

  1. Request a free case review

    Tell us about your child’s scoliosis. It takes about 3–5 minutes.

  2. Talk with a case director

    Share records and images, and get honest answers about your options.

  3. Get a personalized plan

    Built around your child’s curve, growth stage and risk of progression.

Our promise: no pressure and no commitment. If non-surgical care isn’t right for your child, we’ll tell you.

What success looks like

  • A child who stays active and keeps living a healthy life
  • Curve correction, not just “stable”
  • A future that isn’t defined by scoliosis or surgery
“If we stayed with the hospital, we would have been getting ready to do surgery. Instead, her curve is down to 10°. That’s amazing, to me, this is like a miracle.”
Scoliosis Care Centers parent
“Now, she’s 18, and she’s going to go to college, and she will be able to walk tall and proud of who she is.”
Scoliosis Care Centers parent

This may be a good fit if

  • Your child is still growing
  • You’ve been told to “wait and see”
  • You want to avoid surgery if possible
  • The curve is worsening or recently diagnosed
  • You want a second look before major decisions
  • You want honest guidance, not pressure

Visit our Oklahoma City clinic

Easy access from Oklahoma City, Edmond, Yukon and surrounding communities, near the Kilpatrick Turnpike.

Address
5824 NW 135th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM
Phone
(405) 898-6295 or toll-free (833) 557-2654
Parking
Free on-site parking directly outside the building
The Scoliosis Care Centers clinic building at 5824 NW 135th Street, Oklahoma City. Get directions

Questions parents ask

How do I know if my child has scoliosis?

Scoliosis often develops during growth and may not cause pain early on. Common signs include uneven shoulders, one hip higher than the other, or a visible curve in the spine. A screening can catch these changes early.

Does scoliosis always require surgery?

No. Many cases can be managed without surgery, especially when detected early, through specialized bracing, exercises and ongoing monitoring.

Can every child avoid surgery?

No. Some severe or rapidly progressing curves still require surgery. The goal is to find out whether non-surgical options are still appropriate before assuming surgery is the only path.

Is Dr. Janzen a medical doctor?

No. Dr. Janzen is a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). Scoliosis Care Centers focuses exclusively on non-surgical scoliosis treatment, including custom bracing, scoliosis-specific exercise and standing MRI monitoring, following SOSORT guidelines. If your child’s curve needs surgery, we’ll tell you.

Do you offer scoliosis screenings in Oklahoma?

Yes. Our Oklahoma City clinic provides screenings and evaluations. We evaluate spinal alignment and discuss next steps for monitoring or treatment if needed.

What happens after I request a case review?

Our team reviews your child’s curve, pattern, age and growth stage, then gives you straightforward insight into what options may still be available.

Don’t wait for the curve to grow. Get a closer look while your child is still growing.

Free case review. Secure, confidential and no commitment.

Not ready to talk yet? Estimate your child’s progression risk with our free scoliosis risk calculator.

Adult with scoliosis?

Living with back pain, a curve that’s changing, or questions about your options as an adult? Have a doctor review your case.

Free case reviews are available for children under 18. Adult case reviews require a one-time payment.

Adult doctor case review

$450.00 One-time payment · USD

  • Start the case review form
  • Pay the one-time fee when prompted
  • Finish your intake, then schedule a case director call
Start my adult case review

Paid doctor case review for adults 18 and over.