Is a soft scoliosis brace the best treatment option for you? As we covered previously, when your spinal curve is held in place by a soft brace, it will likely get smaller to the point where it might not require surgery. Several studies have confirmed that the more time you wear your brace, the more […]
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When is scoliosis bracing prescribed when treating scoliosis? Scoliosis Treatment Options: Scoliosis Bracing As we covered previously, scoliosis bracing is usually recommended when the affected person has a spinal curve between 25 and 40 degrees. It is a treatment of choice especially for those who have a minimum of two years of growth remaining, as well […]
Soft scoliosis braces or hard scoliosis braces? Which is best? Hard Scoliosis Braces As we covered previously, hard braces are made of thermoplastic, which means that they are rigid and inflexible. Wearing a hard brace limits the spine’s movements. This is because while hard scoliosis braces treat the body like a statue and hold it […]
Soft scoliosis bracing is one of the more intriguing developments in scoliosis treatment. Scoliosis Treatment Options and the Effectiveness of Bracing Recent developments in scoliosis treatment options are geared in reducing the impact caused by braces on patients. Soft braces encourage corrective alignment in the anterior plane as this increases safety for the patient. Where […]