ScoliCare Seattle Washington

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours – ScoliCare Seattle 🎄

Please note our clinic hours over the holiday period:

📅 December 24: Open 8am–12pm
📅 December 25–31: Closed
✨ Reopening January 2

If you need to book or reschedule an appointment, please contact us before the break.

Wishing our Seattle patients and families a restful and happy holiday season 💙

12/17/2025

How does the Cobb Angle relate to scoliosis progression in children?

When scoliosis is diagnosed, two key factors help guide treatment:
📏 The Cobb Angle: measures how curved the spine is
🦴 Skeletal maturity: how much growth a child has ahead

Children who are still growing and have higher Cobb Angles are more likely to see their curve progress over time.
That’s why early action matters.

Programs like scoliosis-specific rehab and custom corrective braces can reduce the risk of worsening curves and support healthy development.
The goal is not only straighter posture, it’s confidence, movement, and long-term wellbeing.

If you’d like to explore treatment options for your child, our clinicians are here to help. 💙

12/10/2025

“Is my chest pain from scoliosis?”

We hear this question often—and yes, it can be.

Thoracic scoliosis may distort the rib cage, strain chest/back muscles, or irritate nerves, causing sharp, tight, or radiating pain. Not every curve triggers chest pain, but when it does, it often signals increased spinal stress that needs attention.

The good news: effective solutions exist. Scoliosis-specific exercise (ScoliBalance®), corrective bracing (ScoliBrace®), and personalised treatment plans can reduce symptoms and improve mobility.

If chest pain concerns you, reach out. Our team is here to assess your situation and guide you to the right care. 💙

12/08/2025

Discover how ScoliBalance® supports long-term spinal health, for teens, adults, and anyone living with scoliosis. 💙

This personalised, non-invasive program combines targeted exercises, posture training, and breathing mechanics to help:

✨ Improve posture and muscular balance
✨ Reduce pain and stiffness
✨ Support bracing outcomes
✨ Increase flexibility and spinal stability
✨ Build confidence in daily movement

Every program is tailored, because every spine is unique.
If you’re navigating scoliosis or wanting to improve your spinal health, our team at ScoliCare is here to guide you.

📞 Book an assessment today

12/03/2025

A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Children with Scoliosis 💙

Navigating scoliosis can feel overwhelming for parents, from the moment of diagnosis to the choices that follow. But being informed and proactive can make all the difference in your child’s journey.

Here’s what matters most:

✨ Early detection, regular checks during growth phases are key
✨ Personalized treatment, there’s no one-size-fits-all; bracing, exercises, or a combination
✨ Family involvement, open conversations and clear expectations help
✨ Reliable information, avoid misinformation and seek guidance from scoliosis specialists
✨ Staying connected, join support groups, ask questions, stay engaged

With knowledge, support, and the right clinical team, families can help their children feel confident and supported every step of the way. 💙

11/30/2025

What is patient-centred scoliosis care?

It’s an approach that puts each patient, their needs, goals, and preferences at the heart of every decision.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all plan, treatment is tailored to the individual.

Because no two scoliosis cases are the same.

What patient-centred care looks like:
• A combination of options (custom bracing, scoliosis-specific rehab, or surgery when needed)
• Modern diagnostics and technology guiding every step
• Treatment plans aligned with each patient’s goals
• Clear communication between clinicians, patients, and families
• Support that goes beyond the spine, focusing on confidence, comfort, and long-term wellbeing

Why it matters:
✔ Better clinical outcomes
✔ Stronger trust between patient & clinician
✔ Less anxiety through clearer understanding
✔ Improved quality of life

At ScoliCare, this is our approach every day. We combine evidence-based bracing, advanced rehabilitation, and collaborative care to create treatment plans that truly fit the individual.

If you or someone you love is navigating scoliosis, we’re here to help with a personalised path forward.

11/26/2025

Hyperkyphosis isn’t just “bad posture.”

It’s an excessive rounding of the mid-back that often appears in adolescence, and early intervention matters.
Common signs include:

• Slouching that doesn’t correct easily
• Mid-back pain or stiffness
• Tight hamstrings
• Forward head posture

Treatments include:

✔ ScoliBalance® kyphosis-specific rehab
✔ Custom kyphosis bracing for structural curves
✔ Surgery only for severe cases

If your teen’s posture has changed, a professional assessment can help you understand what’s going on and how to manage it.

11/24/2025

“Wait and see” is not a treatment approach for AIS.

Kids and teens do better when their scoliosis is monitored and supported early, especially if you start noticing changes in how they feel or move. These changes can affect confidence, comfort, and everyday quality of life.

Early assessment and the right care, like ScoliBalance® exercises and ScoliBrace®, can help manage progression and keep kids feeling strong and supported.

Your child’s spine is growing fast. Getting ahead of scoliosis makes a real difference.

11/20/2025

Did you know scoliosis can start around menopause?
While many people associate scoliosis with teenagers, a significant number of women develop Adult De Novo Degenerative Scoliosis during or after menopause, and it often goes unnoticed.

Why?
Because the drop in oestrogen during menopause accelerates bone loss, disc degeneration, and wear and tear in the spine. Over time, this can lead to a new spinal curvature.

Common signs include:
• Uneven shoulders or hips
• Lower-back pain
• A visible curve
• Leg weakness or numbness
• Loss of height

The good news: early management makes a real difference.

Proactive steps:
✔ Maintain bone health (calcium, vitamin D, strength training)
✔ Monitor hormonal changes
✔ Get regular spine check-ups
✔ Explore non-surgical options like PSSE (Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises) and bracing

Scoliosis doesn’t end with adolescence, it can evolve with age.
By understanding the signs, women can stay ahead of spinal changes during menopause and beyond.

Stay ahead of spinal changes. Book an assessment.

11/18/2025

When one hip sits higher than the other, your whole body feels it. Pelvic obliquity, an uneven tilt of the pelvis, can affect posture, gait, balance, and even the way your spine curves.

It often shows up with:
• Uneven hips or shoulders
• Lower-back, hip or leg pain
• Changes in walking
• Difficulty standing evenly

Common causes include scoliosis, leg length differences, or hip mobility restrictions.
The good news? It’s treatable.

At ScoliCare, we focus on correcting the cause, not just the symptoms, through:

✔ Scoliosis-specific exercise (ScoliBalance®)
✔ Corrective bracing (ScoliBrace®)
✔ Leg length balancing
✔ Hip mobility rehabilitation

Your pelvis is the foundation of your posture. When it’s aligned, everything above and below works better.

11/13/2025

🎥 ScoliCare Seattle Grand Opening — Highlights! 💙

What an incredible day celebrating the launch of our newest ScoliCare clinic in Seattle!

Here’s a look back at the event — welcoming guests, connecting with local health professionals, and sharing our mission to provide world-class, non-surgical care for scoliosis and hyperkyphosis.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who joined us, and to Dr. Jeb McAviney and Rose Mirenzi for travelling from Australia to be part of this milestone.

📍 ScoliCare Seattle — Now open and accepting patients!