By: Dr. Walter Salubro, Chiropractor in Vaughan, On
If your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, you may be wondering what the best course of treatment is. When it comes to treating scoliosis, timing is everything. The risk of progression is highest during the years just before and during puberty, when kids are experiencing a rapid growth spurt. That’s why it’s important to start treatment as soon as possible, while the bones are still growing and before deformities become permanent. Here’s a closer look at why starting treatment immediately is so important.
The Risk of Progression Is High
One of the most important things to understand about scoliosis is that the risk of progression is highest during the years just before and during puberty. That’s because during this time, kids are experiencing a rapid growth spurt. If scoliosis isn’t treated during this critical period, the curve can progress rapidly, potentially reaching a point where surgical intervention may be necessary.
Not all kids with scoliosis will require surgery, but those who do may need to have metal rods placed in their spine to correct the deformity. This is a serious procedure that comes with risks and complications, so it’s always best to avoid it if at all possible. by starting treatment early, you can help your child avoid progression and the need for surgery down the road.
Posture Deformities Can Become Permanent
Another reason why it’s so important to start treatment early is because posture deformities can become permanent if they’re left untreated. As scoliosis progresses, it can cause posture deformities such as a rib hump, pelvic rotations, and winging of the shoulder blade. These deformities not only impact how your child looks, but they can also lead to pain and discomfort. In severe cases, they can even make it difficult for your child to breathe properly or walk correctly.
Fortunately, these deformities are usually reversible if scoliosis is treated early enough. However, if treatment is delayed until after puberty, when the bones have stopped growing, posture and spinal deformities may become permanent. That’s why it’s so important to start treatment as soon as possible, before these deformities have a chance to become permanent.
Non-Surgical Treatment with a Corrective Scoliosis Brace Is Often Effective
There are a number of different options available for treating scoliosis, but one of the most effective is non-surgical treatment with a corrective scoliosis brace. ScoliBrace is a 3D corrective brace that has been proven to be effective in reducing curvature and slowing progression in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).
Dr. Walter Salubro Is a Certified ScoliBrace Provider
Dr. Walter Salubro is a corrective chiropractor who provides non-surgical treatment for scoliosis for children of all ages. He is certified in both the assessment and fitting of ScoliBrace and has helped many patients achieve positive results with this type of brace therapy. If you’re looking for an experienced and qualified provider in the Vaughan area, Dr. Salubro is an excellent choice.
Conclusion:
If your child has been diagnosed with scoliosis, it’s important to start treatment as soon as possible. The risk of progression is highest during the years just before and during puberty, when kids are experiencing a rapid growth spurt. That’s why starting treatment early is so important; it can help avoid further progression and potentially even the need for surgery down the road. There are a number of different options available for treating scoliosis; one of the most effective is non-surgical treatment with a corrective scoliosis brace like ScoliBrace. Dr .Walter Salubro is an experienced and qualified provider in Vaughan who can help your child achieve positive results with this type of therapy .
Dr. Walter Salubro is a Certified ScoliBrace provider in Vaughan, ON Canada.
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