What is scolismart activity suit?
The patent-pending ScoliSMART Activity Suit is a lightweight neoprene support that works with your body's natural movements, creating new muscle memory while actively reducing and stabilizing adult scoliosis.
How is the scolismart™ activity suit different from traditional braces?
Unlike traditional scoliosis braces, which often restrict natural movement, the ScoliSMART™ Activity Suit is comfortable and non-restrictive. It can be worn all day, every day, either over or under clothing. Not only is it far more comfortable than standard scoliosis braces, it is much more effective.
Where can I get a scoliosis activity suit?
Speaking of where to get one - ScoliosisKC in Belton, Missouri (where I go for treatment) is one of the fitting centers. Here's a link where to learn more about the suit and see other fitting center locations. ScoliSMART Activity Suit
What payment methods does scolismart accept?
We accept most major credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express), PayPal, HSA, Flex Spending Accounts, and CareCredit. For International orders, we accept credit cards only. Are there payment plans available? Purchases made with CareCredit allow you to pay for your ScoliSMART Activity Suit in smaller monthly payments.
Does the Scolismart activity suit work?
Adolescent patients with mild idiopathic scoliosis who wore a scoliosis activity suit through end of growth achieved a stabilization and/or improvement in 89% of cases, compared with 44% of control patients.
What will happen if scoliosis is not treated?
Mild cases of scoliosis may not need treatment. But, moderate to severe scoliosis that is left untreated can lead to pain and increasing deformity, as well as potential heart and lung damage. Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine with rotation. It most often develops during the growth spurt just before puberty.
Can scoliosis be cured?
While scoliosis can be reduced and managed to the point where it causes very few, if any, functional deficits, as a progressive and incurable condition, scoliosis cannot be cured.
Can you fix scoliosis in adults?
While adult scoliosis can be managed through active treatment, no form of the condition can be fully 'corrected', meaning 'cured'. This is because as a progressive and incurable condition, scoliosis is virtually guaranteed to get worse over time.
What is the life expectancy of someone with scoliosis?
Most people with scoliosis are able to live normal lives and can do most activities, including exercise and sports. The condition does not usually cause significant pain or any other health problems, and tends to stay the same after you stop growing – see a GP if it gets any worse.
Is scoliosis a disability?
This sideways curvature of the spine can have many side effects and health problems. So, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers benefits for scoliosis disorder. If you are wondering whether scoliosis is a disability, the answer is YES! It is a disability, and you can get disability benefits for it.
Will scoliosis get worse with age?
Scoliosis is a progressive condition – it does tend to get worse as you age. However, scoliosis is somewhat unusual in that it does not have what we might call a “predictable trajectory” – this is to say that you cannot simply assume that after X years, scoliosis will have increased by X degrees.
Can a chiropractor fix scoliosis?
A chiropractor for scoliosis can develop a non-invasive, drug-free scoliosis treatment plan that addresses multiple symptoms. While chiropractors are unable to straighten your spine completely, studies have shown a marked improvement in spine curvature, pain, and disability rating among those with scoliosis.
What are the 3 types of scoliosis?
Types of Scoliosis Based on Spinal CurveThoracic scoliosis: The curve is located in the mid (thoracic) spine. ... Lumbar scoliosis: The curve is located in the lower (lumbar) spine.Thoracolumbar scoliosis: Vertebrae from both the thoracic and lumbar spinal sections are involved in the curvature.More items...•
Can you get paralyzed from scoliosis?
Rarely does adult scoliosis alone cause paralysis or other severe neurologic problems, but it can be associated with lumbar stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal or tube where the nerves lay), which can result in nerve irritation, leg pain and possibly weakness.
What should I avoid if I have scoliosis?
Foods Scoliosis Patients Must AvoidFast food or other highly processed varieties of “junk” food.Soda pop (even the “diet” varieties)Foods containing corn syrup in any form (high fructose, crystallized, etc.)Artificial sweeteners like Equal, Splenda, Saccharin, Nutrasweet and others.Soy milk and other soy products.More items...
Is hanging good for scoliosis?
Stretching exercises will improve your blood flow and posture, reduce pain, and help remold your spine. To form a habit, perform them every day – preferably in the morning. Some of the best exercises for scoliosis include: Hanging from an overhead bar (a dead hang);
Does scoliosis shrink?
The ScoliSMART approach not only stops scoliosis from getting worse it can actually shrink existing spin al curvature, improve physical appearance and breathing, and reduce or eliminate pain improving the overall quality of life for patients with scoliosis.
Is scolismart invasive?
Play. There are no inherent risks with the ScoliSMART approach, which is completely non-invasive and pain-free . In fact, waiting to start treatment often results in growth-related worsening and increases the risk of more invasive procedures in the future.
How does a scolismart work?
How Does it Work? The ScoliSMART™ Activity Suit works by engaging the natural torque pattern of the body to create new muscle memory. It helps the spine unwind while stabilizing asymmetrical muscles to reduce spinal curvature without direct pressure or pain. The ScoliSMART™ Activity Suit does not restrict normal activity and wearing ...
Is scoliosis surgery risky?
It is also virtually risk-free. Scoliosis surgery, meanwhile, is extremely invasive and riddled with potential complications. Spinal surgery to stabilize adult scoliosis often fails to eliminate pain or improve breathing function, and many patients report zero improvements in their quality of life post-operation.
Does a scolismart suit help with spinal curvature?
It helps the spine unwind while stabilizing asymmetrical muscles to reduce spinal curvature without direct pressure or pain. The ScoliSMART™ Activity Suit does not restrict normal activity and wearing the device for just a few hours a day has been shown to improve function and reduce pain. The ScoliSMART™ Activity Suit is engineered to mimic ...
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