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will call you back within one business day. Having scoliosis
means that your spine (backbone) curves and twists from side to
side instead of growing straight. Your doctor will suggest the
best treatment for you based on your age, how much more you are
likely to grow, and the size and type of your spinal curve. The
three types of treatment for scoliosis are: Observation—Watching
a small curve to see if it gets better or worse as you grow.
Bracing—Wearing a brace until your spine is fully grown to keep
your curve from getting worse. For many teens with scoliosis,
wearing a brace is the best treatment. It may also help keep you
from needing surgery. Surgery—Operating to stop a very serious
curve from getting worse. A scoliosis brace is made out of
plastic and shaped to fit your body. The brace holds your spine
in place to keep your curve from getting worse. To do this, you
need to wear it almost all the time until you are fully grown.
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