Hi Aldan's Mom....
I'd really like to encourage you to take your son to an orthopaedic scoliosis specialist. I hear what you say about the emotional aspect of bracing. Fortunately, some kids have no problem wearing the brace. Perhaps your son will be one (if he's even a candidate for it). Also, if he does need to be braced, you might want to check out the Spinecor brace. It's completely flexible, and invisible other clothing.
So far, there is zero proof that chiropractic care can halt the progression of scoliosis curves. So, I worry that if your son only gets only chiropractic care, and his curve(s) progress to the point where surgery is necessary, you'll blame yourself. If you believe strongly that it's helping, there's no reason why you can't continue to take Aldan to a chiropractor while he's monitored by a scoliosis specialist.
Good luck!
Regards,
Linda
I'd really like to encourage you to take your son to an orthopaedic scoliosis specialist. I hear what you say about the emotional aspect of bracing. Fortunately, some kids have no problem wearing the brace. Perhaps your son will be one (if he's even a candidate for it). Also, if he does need to be braced, you might want to check out the Spinecor brace. It's completely flexible, and invisible other clothing.
So far, there is zero proof that chiropractic care can halt the progression of scoliosis curves. So, I worry that if your son only gets only chiropractic care, and his curve(s) progress to the point where surgery is necessary, you'll blame yourself. If you believe strongly that it's helping, there's no reason why you can't continue to take Aldan to a chiropractor while he's monitored by a scoliosis specialist.
Good luck!
Regards,
Linda
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