Begin Correcting Scoliosis with Scoliosis Bracing
How You May Benefit From Scoliosis Bracing:
- Reduce spinal curvature, not just hold it in place
- Effectively relieve back pain and improve function
- Improve posture and body symmetry
- Correct spinal misalignment
- Custom-designed using 3D body scanning for a perfect fit
- Lightweight and discreet under clothing
- Suitable for both adolescents and adults
- Proven non-surgical alternative to spinal fusion
- Personalized Progress Monitoring
What Can Scoliosis Bracing Treat?
ScoliBrace® is a fully customized, non-surgical 3D brace designed to support and improve the alignment of a spine affected by scoliosis. Each brace is created using a patient’s X-rays, posture, measurements, and 3D body scan, then manufactured using computer-aided design and manufacturing technology.
ScoliBrace was developed by ScoliCare in 2011 as a modern, patient-centered alternative to traditional scoliosis bracing. It combined established scoliosis-bracing principles with advanced 3D scanning, individualized brace-design algorithms, and CAD/CAM manufacturing.
Unlike traditional braces that primarily hold the spine in place, ScoliBrace uses an asymmetrical, over-corrective design to apply targeted pressure and create space where the body needs to move. Treatment may help slow the progression of the curve, improve posture and body symmetry, and reduce pain or functional limitations in appropriate patients. Learn more about the conditions Scoliosis bracing helps:
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How Scoliosis Bracing Works
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional condition involving a sideways spinal curve, vertebral rotation, and changes in the spine’s front-to-back alignment. ScoliBrace® is a rigid, customized thoracolumbosacral orthosis designed to address these components together.
The brace is created using the patient’s X-rays, posture photographs, measurements, and 3D body scans. Computer-aided design and manufacturing technology is then used to produce a brace that matches the patient’s specific curve pattern and body shape.
ScoliBrace Works By:
- Guiding the Body into a Corrected Position — Its asymmetrical design moves the torso toward an individualized, over-corrected posture opposite the scoliosis pattern.
- Correcting the Spine in Three Dimensions — Changing the position of the pelvis, trunk, and rib cage can influence spinal bending, rotation, and posture through a biomechanical process called spinal coupling.
- Redistributing Uneven Spinal Forces — The brace applies carefully directed contact forces that reduce uneven loading and help support improved spinal alignment.
- Influencing Growth in Younger Patients — During childhood and adolescence, sustained correction may help counteract the uneven mechanical loading that contributes to curve progression as the spine grows.
- Holding the Correction Throughout the Day — Wearing the brace for the prescribed number of hours repeatedly supports the spine in a better position. Research on scoliosis bracing shows that outcomes generally improve as prescribed wear time increases.
- Adapting as the Patient Changes — Follow-up examinations and imaging allow the provider to monitor in-brace correction and adjust the brace as the patient grows or the curve changes.
For growing patients, the primary medical goal is to slow or prevent curve progression and reduce the likelihood of reaching the surgical range. In adults who have finished growing, bracing does not provide growth modulation; it is generally used to improve mechanical support, posture, balance, mobility, and symptom management while the brace is worn.
Begin proper care for your scoliosis with ScoliBrace by scheduling an appointment today.
Scoliosis Bracing FAQs
The ScoliBrace is a custom 3D over-corrective scoliosis brace that uses advanced technology to create a truly personalized treatment solution. Unlike traditional TLSO braces that use 3-point pressure to squeeze the spine into alignment, the ScoliBrace utilizes an over-corrective approach that harnesses spinal coupling mechanics to place the spine in a better 3D position. Each brace is created using 3D scanning, X-rays, and proprietary design algorithms to ensure a perfect fit.
ScoliBrace can treat scoliosis in patients of all ages. For children and adolescents, it's indicated for infantile, juvenile, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with curves up to 60° Cobb angle. Adults can benefit from specific Adult ScoliBrace designs for pain relief, postural collapse prevention, and management of degenerative scoliosis. A consultation with a scoliosis clinician helps determine individual candidacy.
Wear time depends on age and treatment goals. For growing children and adolescents, full-time wear is typically 21-23 hours per day, while part-time protocols range from 14-18 hours daily. Adults generally wear the brace 4-8 hours per day for pain management and postural support. Your clinician will prescribe a specific schedule based on your curve magnitude and growth stage.
The process begins with a comprehensive 3D assessment using a portable scanner that captures your body's shape across 360 degrees. This radiation-free scan, combined with digital X-rays and posture photos, is used to design your custom brace. Expert CAD designers create the brace, which is then manufactured and professionally fitted at your consultation appointment, with modifications made as needed for comfort and correction.
Initial discomfort is normal as your body adapts to the corrective forces. The brace engages muscles and tissues that have been in abnormal positions, which can create pressure points. Patients are advised to gradually ease into wear, starting with 2-hour increments and building up to the prescribed hours. Discomfort typically subsides within 3-4 weeks as the body adapts. Your provider can make modifications if needed.
Yes, most sporting and physical activities can continue, but you should not wear the brace during sports. Time spent in sports counts as "bonus time" out of the brace. For example, a patient on a 23-hour schedule can reduce wear time to 21 hours to accommodate 2 hours of activity. The brace can be worn during certain low-impact activities, but should be removed if it causes pain.
Absolutely. The Adult ScoliBrace is specifically designed for patients who have finished growing. The goals differ from those of pediatric treatment—adult bracing focuses on alleviating pain, preventing postural collapse, and slowing curve progression rather than on correction. The brace can improve posture, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life, with many adults reporting increased confidence and comfort in daily activities.
Regular follow-up appointments are essential for optimal results, typically occurring at 1, 3, and 6 months after fitting, then annually. Your provider will monitor progress, make adjustments to the brace, and adjust your treatment plan as needed. Compliance sensors may be used to track wear time, with studies showing that patients who wear the brace as prescribed are more likely to achieve success.
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