What are ways to treat scoliosis?

Several: For most with typical udiopathic scoliosis, just an evaluation and periodic follow up until growth is completed. For some in which their curve is of a certain size and there is still growth time left or the curve has shown progression while being followed a brace is worn for at least 16 hours daily, a curve of 50 degrees or bigger needs surgery.

Varies: There are two components to scoliosis treatment. One is based on the structural issues of the curve and the second is based on the symptoms a patient might have from their scoliosis. Structural treatment is based upon the age of the patient and the size of the curve. Symptomatic treatment is based upon how much trouble the person is having with their back and treatment options are multiple.