ScoliCare Seattle Washington

ScoliCare Seattle Washington ScoliCare provides scoliosis & hyperkyphosis advice and non-surgical treatment.

Getting a scoliosis diagnosis is not just a clinical moment. For a lot of people, it is an emotional one too.The worry a...
08/31/2026

Getting a scoliosis diagnosis is not just a clinical moment. For a lot of people, it is an emotional one too.

The worry about looking different, keeping up, or what life might look like from here does not always get talked about in the same breath as X-rays and treatment plans. But it is just as real, and it deserves just as much space in the conversation.

If this resonates with you or someone you know, share it with them. This part of the journey deserves attention too.

08/19/2026

If you or your child gets headaches regularly, scoliosis might be worth considering as part of the picture.

It is not the most obvious connection, but the two can be linked in a few ways. Uneven posture from a spinal curve can pull on the muscles of the neck and upper back, creating tension that builds into headaches. In some cases, particularly once growth has slowed, curves can become more compressive and place pressure on nerves. There is also emerging research around how a curved spine may affect the flow of fluid around the brain and spinal cord.

New or worsening headaches are not something to brush off, especially for someone already living with scoliosis. They can be a sign that something is shifting.

Save this and bring it up with your clinician at your next visit.

Our patients continue to surprise us in the most wonderful ways.Dr. Mark and V received these beautiful gift baskets and...
08/18/2026

Our patients continue to surprise us in the most wonderful ways.

Dr. Mark and V received these beautiful gift baskets and a heartfelt handwritten note from patients who wanted them to know the difference they made.

Thank you so much to our patients who took the time -- you made our day! 🩵

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents about bracing is whether wearing a rigid brace will weaken their ch...
08/17/2026

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents about bracing is whether wearing a rigid brace will weaken their child's trunk muscles over time. It is a fair question, and research now gives us a clearer answer.

A study looked at trunk muscle endurance in 33 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis treated with bracing alongside a scoliosis specific exercise program. What they found was the opposite of what many families fear: trunk muscle endurance improved, not declined.

The takeaway is an important one. Bracing paired with the right exercises can support strength and spinal stability rather than take away from it.

A huge thank you to our research team - Rose Mirenzi, Dr. Juan du Plessis, Dr. Tamara Pooke, and Dr. Jeb McAviney - for contributing this work to the global scoliosis community!

If a patient walks in with a spinal curve, do you know what to do next? For many clinicians, scoliosis is something they...
08/12/2026

If a patient walks in with a spinal curve, do you know what to do next? For many clinicians, scoliosis is something they see regularly but were never formally trained to manage.

Knowing when to refer, how to talk to patients about their options, and what to look for before a curve becomes harder to manage are the kinds of things that change patient outcomes.

Our Lunch & Learn exists for exactly that reason. A 45-minute, case-based session hosted by our clinical team, built around the real scenarios you face in practice. In person or online, with lunch provided.

Call your local ScoliCare clinic to arrange a session for you and your team.

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Seattle, WA
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