Scoliosis and Peer Mentoring

Scoliosis and Peer Mentoring

Statistically speaking, scoliosis affects approximately 2-3% of the population in this country.  However, only a small percentage of those affected will require wearing a brace during their adolescence.  Therefore, it is not uncommon for a child wearing a scoliosis...
Daniella’s Scoliosis Story

Daniella’s Scoliosis Story

We first met Daniella and her family in 2018, shortly after she was diagnosed with scoliosis. Our office was struck with her always positive attitude, and how this precocious preteen took great  care of her newborn baby sister. With regards to her scoliosis,...
Chloe’s Scoliosis Story: Update

Chloe’s Scoliosis Story: Update

This is an update on Chloe’s scoliosis story. It’s been six months since we starting working with Chloe and her family, and she’s come a long way in her scoliosis journey. Chloe has been extremely diligent in wearing her brace, logging on average over 20 hours per...
Chloe’s Scoliosis Story: Update

Chloe’s Scoliosis Story

Chloe was first diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12.  Her initial x-ray showed she had a 29 degree curve.  She had also started her menstrual cycles a year earlier, which typically meant there was a lower risk of her curve progressing.  However, a year later she had a...