resources for parents of teens with scoliosis

Scoliosis Bracing for Kids and Teens

Custom spinal bracing may be a crucial part of the treatment process for some people with scoliosis or Scheuermann’s Kyphosis.

For growing kids and teenagers, bracing can position the spine in such a way to encourage symmetrical vertebral growth to slow progression of the curve.

Over the years, we’ve developed a closely collaborative relationship with Certified Orthotists who are trained in 3-dimensional bracing techniques to maximize the outcomes of our clients. The team at  Hodgson Orthopedic Group has locations in Coquitlam and Surrey (our satellite clinic is located here!) to service the surrounding areas.

In addition to collaborating on shared clients, we’re continually holding dialogue to improve our combined approach to conservative management of scoliosis. To read more about their methods for scoliosis bracing, click here.

During sessions with your ScoliClinic therapist, you can discuss if custom spinal bracing is recommended for your child or teen.

TSC Connect

We understand that it’s isn’t always possible for you to bring your child for treatment with our team. We acknowledge barriers such as geographical location, finances, or scheduling, and so we created our YouTube channel with the goal of improving accessibility for families. TSC Connect is a platform for you to access free scoliosis resources from home.

With online workouts becoming more and more popular, we designed scoliosis-friendly workouts that your teen can do at home – and here are a few of our favourites. Be sure to check out our full channel HERE to see more workouts, educational videos, interviews, and more.

*Please remember that although these workout are designed to help your child maintain your fitness with scoliosis-friendly movements, they will not necessarily prevent progression of the curve. These workouts do NOT replace individualized consultation and treatment by a Scoliosis-trained Physiotherapist – in our 1:1 sessions, our therapists will prescribe curve-specific exercises to help your child achieve specific goals.

Meet Hannah and learn about her 5-year Scoliosis Journey

Hannah found out she had scoliosis with she was 13. In this interview, she shares her experience as a newly diagnosed teen, navigating highschool with a brace, and how she’s thankful for her parents support and firm encouragement to do her scoliosis exercises.

Scoliosis-Friendly
Core Workout

Core, core and more core! Are you always told by your medical professionals to ‘just keep your core strong’, but then only see YouTube workouts with lots of twisting and crunching? We made this core workout just for you!

Scoliosis-Friendly
Back Strengthening Workout

Back muscle strength is crucial for people who have scoliosis and Scheuermann’s Kyphosis.

This workout incorporates movements that activate many muscles of your shoulders and back while keeping your spine in a neutral and elongated position.

Success Stories

How is success defined? In the field of scoliosis, decreasing the curve is the default definition of success.
But is that always the case?

Whether your teen is receiving treatment from a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Orthotist, Physician… the most important thing to reflect on is what success means to you and your child.

We’re getting ready to share a few stories from families on the scoliosis journey who have defined success in their own way, and achieved it!

-Stay tuned-

Read about other tips, stretches, and more

Looking for peer-reviewed researched articles? Here are a few our faves:

• What is the Schroth Method?
• How can Schroth exercises help?
• Why is active postural correction important?
• What’s the evidence for conservative scoliosis treatment?
• Does bracing work?