If you have moderate to severe scoliosis we can help!

We have successfully treated thousands of patients world wide with moderate to advanced scoliosis patients. Many of whom were told their only options were bracing or even surgery.

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Scoliosis Treatment Options Comparisson Chart

Comparisons of Intensive Care vs. Expanded Care

Intensive Care Scoliosis Treatment Option

Rapid results and curve reduction

Shorter time commitment to office treatment

Stabilization solely dependent on home rehab

Possible insurance restrictions

Less interruption and conflict with schedule

Scoliosis maintenance option available

Expanded Care Scoliosis Treatment Option

Gradual reduction of curvature

Longer time commitment to office treatment

Stabilization split between office and home rehab

Possible insurance limitations

Potential conflict with after school activities

Scoliosis maintenance option unnecessary

 

Home Scoliosis rehabilitation program questions and answers

Scoliosis is a progressive disease that is most active and aggressive during the adolescent years in which a child is experiencing periods of rapid growth, so it is imperative that an ongoing scoliosis rehabilitation program is consistently performed on a daily basis.

 

The single most important factor in the continued long-term success of scoliosis stabilization is a high compliance rate with the home rehab program. It needs to be recognized from the very beginning that the home scoliosis rehabilitation is a long-term commitment and must be continued to ensure stabilization of the scoliosis during the periods of rapid growth. The single greatest factors in compliance to a long-term home rehab program are a positive patient attitude towards the program and a low confusion rate. Keep it fun/rewarding and keep it simple. While the patient will need to dedicate a fair amount of time and effort into the initial scoliosis rehabilitation program during the curve reduction/correction phase of treatment, they can often maintain their spinal stability with relatively consistent time and effort once the curvature has been stabilized.

 

This is an example of a typical daily scoliosis rehabilitation treatment plan of a patient in the curve reduction/correction phase of treatment, followed by a weekly scoliosis stability routine.

 

Morning or immediately after school:
Wear spinal weights for 15-20 min and perform customized spinal exercise program: 25-30 min (total) in morning or after school

 

Evening before going to bed:
Wear spinal weights for 15-20 min and perform customized spinal exercise program
Spinal molding program in bed 15-20 min: 30-40 min (total) in evening
**Required usage of the scoliosis traction chair may add up to an additional hour of rehab time to daily schedule

 

Generally this routine is required for at least 4-6 months before scoliosis stability is achieved; At that point, the patient may only need to complete 3 spinal weight and spinal molding sessions per week to maintain their reduction/correction results.

 

1 Week Intensive Care Treatment Schedule (Sample)

Times may vary according to schedule availability. All “Rehab sessions” are conducted by the patient outside of the office according to the home rehab program prescribed by the doctor.

 

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Consult & Exam
1st Treatment
 Treatment
9am-Noon
 Treatment
9am-Noon		 Treatment
9am-Noon		 Treatment
9am-Noon
Rehab Session
Rehab Session
Lunch
Rehab Session		 Lunch
Rehab Session		 Lunch
Rehab Session		 Lunch
Rehab Session		 Re-evaluation
Rehab Session		 Rehab Session Rehab Session
Treatment
3:00-4:30pm
 Treatment
3:00-4:30pm
Treatment
3:00-4:30pm
Treatment
3:00-4:30pm		 OFF
3:00-4:30pm
Rehab Session
Rehab Session
Rehab Session
 Rehab Session Rehab Session
Rehab Session
Rehab Session Rehab Session
Rehab Session
 
Intensive Early Stage Scoliosis Treatment Plan

(Recommended if the patient lives more than 45 minutes from the treatment center)

The recommended treatment plan option for a scoliosis intervention program is a 1 week “Intensive Care” treatment plan. (Spinal curvatures 25 degrees or less). Intensive care treatment for scoliosis generally provides excellent treatment results, in the least amount of time, and with minimal disruption to the entire family’s daily schedule. It is characterized by 5-10 days of treatment (not including weekends) with each day’s treatment time lasting up to 4-5 hours a day and often 25-30 total hours of treatment over the course of each week. Following the intensive scoliosis treatment plan, the patient will be provided a comprehensive, customized home rehabilitation protocol designed to maintain the gains achieved during the treatment period, promote further gains in the correction of their spinal curvature, and help the patient increase spinal stability during the upcoming periods of growth spurts.
 
Expanded Care Scoliosis Treatment Plan

We also offer an “Expanded” care treatment plan for patients who live close enough to one of the clinic locations to allow frequent weekly appointments.  The expanded care treatment plan option is essentially the same treatment as the intensive care option except the patient is seen 2-3 times per week over the course of 4 ½ months.  This option may be attractive due to possible insurance restrictions and treatment can be carried out without missing any time from school or work.