Scoliosis Care with ScoliBrace in Lindsay
Scoliosis affects people at many stages of life. Some develop a curve during childhood or adolescence, while others experience changes as they age due to long-term degenerative wear. SpineWerX provides comprehensive, detailed assessments to determine the status of your spine and whether a custom ScoliBrace may support your comfort, stability, or long-term spinal health.
Who ScoliBrace May Support
ScoliBrace is used for a wide range of individuals. Younger patients in their preteen or early teen years often have a developing scoliosis that can still be influenced as they grow. These cases benefit from early recognition because the spine is flexible, responsive, and more likely to improve with structured guidance.
Adults may also benefit. Some have had a mild scoliosis their entire life that has only recently begun to cause discomfort. Others develop a degenerative scoliosis later in life caused by arthritic changes or past injuries. When a curve becomes unstable or begins to progress, bracing may help reduce discomfort, improve function, and provide needed support.
How We Evaluate Your Spine
Assessing scoliosis requires more than a routine new patient visit. Dr. Philip Croutch performs a full scoliosis evaluation that includes digital X rays, detailed measurements, photographs, and possibly 3D laser scans. These tools create an exact model of your spine and body shape. This allows us to determine whether a brace is appropriate and how it should be designed if recommended.
Not everyone who visits us for scoliosis requires a brace. Many adults have a stable curve that responds well to chiropractic care and scoliosis-specific exercises. Some patients discover their scoliosis is milder than they were led to believe, while others learn their curve is more advanced than expected. Every recommendation is based entirely on your individual findings.
How a Custom ScoliBrace Works
ScoliBrace is fully customized using your digital measurements inside and out. Its three-dimensional design applies targeted forces that work with the biomechanics of the spine. Rather than holding the spine in place, the brace aims to counter the twisting forces of gravity to reduce curve progression.
For young people with a developing spine, the goal is often to support correction and help the spine move toward a more stable position so it can remain steady without prolonged bracing. Some younger patients may wear the brace only at night for smaller curves while others may need up to twenty or more hours a day for larger curves.
For older adults with degenerative scoliosis, the focus is stability, comfort, and function. Bracing may reduce discomfort and limit progressive wear. Some individuals wear it more frequently early on and less over time. Others use it as ongoing support depending on their needs.
Insurance and Financial Considerations
Coverage for bracing varies widely in Ontario. Some individuals receive partial or full reimbursement, while others self-fund their care. We guide you through the documentation needed to check your coverage, but the final determination always comes from your insurance provider.
Before any brace is ordered, you receive complete information about expected fees, coverage options, and consent forms. Initial assessments and X-rays are billed separately, while the brace-scan and measure assessment as well as an initial few brace-check visits are included in the cost of the brace itself. Nothing proceeds until everything is completely clear.
Real Patient Experiences
Many individuals have experienced meaningful improvements with bracing. One example is an older patient in her late seventies with a progressing degenerative scoliosis. She was highly active and independent but was losing her ability to manage daily tasks. After receiving a ScoliBrace, she experienced less discomfort, improved stability, and regained the ability to handle the physical work she enjoys at home.
Outcomes vary by individual, but stories like this highlight the importance of early assessment and proper fit.
Ready to Learn What Your Spine Needs?
A detailed scoliosis assessment can give you clarity, direction, and personalized guidance for your next steps. Contact us today to book your evaluation. If you know you have scoliosis, take an online assessment to help us assess how it may be affecting your health.
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