Scoliosis Myths | Scoliosis Specialist Utah

If you've suffered from scoliosis, you've probably heard a wide range of stories and opinions from friends, family, and even outdated advice from doctors to wait and see what happens, which has left you confused, frustrated, and unable to stop the progression of your curve.

Here are some of the most common scoliosis myths our patients have been told which has actually made their back and neck pain much worse, resulted in unnecessary surgery, and meant that scoliosis continued to rule their lives.

MYTH #1 - Nothing can be done about scoliosis

This is one of the biggest myths that I hear from people with scoliosis in Utah - that you just have to learn to live with scoliosis, nothing can be done to reduce your curve, and surgery is the only option if it gets worse.

But this is just not true!

Yes, scoliosis is going to be there for the rest of your life, but there are conservative ways of treating it, and you can significantly reduce your or your child's curve to minimize the impact.

Over my years of treating people with scoliosis in Utah, I have developed a range of safe, proven, and natural techniques and exercises that reduce scoliosis-related back and neck pain, as well as help strengthen your posture and core, which means you don't have to resort to bracing and surgery.

MYTH #2 - Wait and see if it gets worse

This is definitely my least favorite myth that I hear from people (especially adolescents) with scoliosis in Utah, because waiting for it to get worse is just going to ensure that it does actually get worse.

And this "wait and see" approach leads to a lot of anxiety, fear, and hopelessness because instead of being proactive, and working towards a solution, you or your child are simply waiting for more bad news.

More often than not I hear this from adolescents who have been to see a physician or surgeon and have been told "There's nothing we can do yet, let's just wait and see what happens, before we turn to a brace or surgery".

If you've been told to wait and see what happens, I know you are frustrated with this advice, and recommend that you speak to me and my expert team who have helped hundreds of people with scoliosis reduce the progression of the curve, end their back and neck pain, and improve their posture so they feel more confident!

MYTH #3 - Scoliosis Braces Are The Answer

When it comes to scoliosis braces, people are very confused about whether they work, or don't.

When it comes to adolescents, I often hear that people are told there is no point in bracing because it isn't effective.

But the truth is that the research shows that adolescent bracing is effective - provided it is fitted correctly and actually worn when it is needed to be.

However, there are circumstances where bracing is not the best option for children, or your child may simply refuse to wear a brace because they feel too self-conscious or find it unbearably restrictive.

In adults, the research is much clearer and shows that bracing is rarely effective when it comes to treating scoliosis. In fact, from what I have seen when people visit me it has made their scoliosis worse!

If you are confused about whether you should, or shouldn't use a scoliosis brace, it's important to seek expert advice and get a very clear understanding of how it will help your scoliosis symptoms (if at all) before you or your child use one.

Are You Shocked, Confused Or Even Angry About These Myths That People You Trusted Have Told You - Which Have Probably Lead To MORE SCOLIOSIS ISSUES?

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Scoliosis Myths You’ve Been Told By Doctors, Friends, And Social Media – That Mean Your Curve Keeps Getting Worse And You Can't Enjoy A Healthy, Active Life

MYTH #1 - Nothing can be done about scoliosis

MYTH #2 - Wait and see if it gets worse

MYTH #3 - Scoliosis Braces Are The Answer

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