SCOLIOSIS · CERTIFIED SCOLIBRACE® PROVIDER
Scoliosis care and custom 3D ScoliBrace® in South Jordan
Just told your child may have scoliosis? We start with a measured evaluation, explain what it means in plain language, and walk you through your options, including ScoliBrace®, a custom 3D brace for children, teens and adults.
Adult with a degenerative curve or a growing forward stoop? Adult ScoliBrace® is covered further down this page.
Certified ScoliBrace® provider · Hablamos español.
Just found out? Here’s what to know first.
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Scoliosis is a 3D curve
It’s a sideways curve of the spine with rotation, which is why it can show up as uneven shoulders, waist or ribs.
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Growth years matter
Curves can change during growth spurts, so knowing the size of the curve and how much growth is left helps guide the plan.
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You have options
Depending on the findings, that may mean monitoring, scoliosis-specific exercise, a custom brace, or a referral when another specialist is the right fit.
SIGNS TO WATCH FOR
What parents often notice
One shoulder higher than the other
One shoulder blade more prominent
Uneven waist or hips
A rib or back hump when bending forward
Head not centered over the hips
The forward bend test is a quick screen, not a diagnosis. If you see any of these, a measured evaluation tells you what’s actually going on.
YOUR EVALUATION
Measured first, so the plan fits the curve
Every recommendation starts with numbers: how large the curve is, where it is, and how much growth is left.
We repeat the same measurements during care so you can see what’s changing.
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01 · Your story
Family history, growth, activity and anything you’ve noticed or been told at school or a checkup.
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02 · Posture measurement
PostureScreen and a physical exam, including the forward bend test.
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03 · X-ray analysis
When clinically necessary, digital X-rays to measure the curve angle and position precisely.
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04 · Review of findings
What we found, what it means and your options, explained to you and your child in plain language at a review of findings visit.
SCOLIBRACE® · CUSTOM 3D BRACE
A brace designed for one spine: yours
ScoliBrace is a truly custom 3D brace. It starts with a 3D body scan and X-ray analysis, and is designed and made with CAD/CAM technology. Its over-corrective, asymmetrical design works with the way the spine naturally couples and rotates, rather than relying on traditional 3-point pressure.
It opens at the front, comes in a range of colors and patterns, and is used for children, adolescents and adults.
ScoliBrace may assist to:
Slow or stop curve progression
Reduce the size of the curve
Improve posture and appearance
Reduce pain
Improve balance in older adults
Reduce the need for surgery
Results vary. We’ll explain what’s realistic for your curve after your evaluation.
Colors, patterns and low-profile designs
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Colors and patterns
ScoliBrace comes in a range of colors and patterns. Image from ScoliBrace provider materials.
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Low-profile design
It opens at the front and is designed to sit close to the body. Image from ScoliBrace provider materials.
How the ScoliBrace process works
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Step 1 · 3D body scan
A quick, contact-free BraceScan captures the exact shape of your torso.
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Step 2 · Design and creation
Your scan and X-ray analysis are used to design and make the brace with CAD/CAM technology.
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Step 3 · Fitting
We fit the brace, check comfort and position, and show you how to put it on and take it off.
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Step 4 · Regular reviews
Scheduled check-ins and re-measurements to see how the spine is responding.
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Step 5 · Ongoing care
Exercises and adjustments to the plan as your child grows or your needs change.
ADULT SCOLIOSIS · DEGENERATIVE SPINES
Adults are the largest group living with scoliosis. Bracing isn’t only for kids.
Scoliosis is usually thought of as a teenage condition, but it is very common in adults, with estimates as high as 68% reported in people aged 60 to 90.¹ Some adults have a curve left over from adolescence. Others develop degenerative (de novo) scoliosis as discs and joints wear, which can bring a forward lean, lost height, back and leg pain, and less confidence on your feet.
Adult ScoliBrace® is a custom 3D brace built for this. It works by improving spinal posture, both side-to-side and front-to-back balance, and by stabilizing unstable segments of the spine. Most adults wear it part-time each day. Adult designs are low profile and nearly invisible under clothing, and the brace opens at the front so you can put it on yourself.
Who it’s for: degenerative (de novo) scoliosis · scoliosis since adolescence · age-related kyphosis (forward stoop) · chronic back pain from a curve.
Shown: an 87-year-old with adult degenerative scoliosis. Forward (sagittal) imbalance measured 14.7 cm before bracing and 4.3 cm after 14 months in a ScoliBrace. Case courtesy of ScoliCare, maker of ScoliBrace. Individual results vary.
Measured, braced, re-measured
We start with X-ray analysis, a 3D BraceScan and posture measurements. Your brace is paired with scoliosis-specific exercise on our rehab floor, supervised by our team, and we re-measure so you can see what’s changing.
As part of a complete plan, adult ScoliBrace may assist to:
Reduce pain
Slow or stop the curve from getting worse
Improve upright balance, which may help with fall prevention
Improve posture and body symmetry
Improve daily function and quality of life
Signs worth getting measured
Back pain, or leg pain from pinched nerves
A forward lean or hunch that’s getting harder to correct
Noticeable loss of height
A family history of scoliosis
Walking, standing or daily tasks getting harder
¹ ScoliCare, “Understanding scoliosis in adults” patient brochure. Results vary; we’ll explain what’s realistic for your spine after your evaluation.
Scoliosis questions
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No. It depends on the size and location of the curve, age and how much growth is left. After your evaluation we explain whether monitoring, exercise, bracing or a referral makes the most sense.
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It’s custom-designed from a 3D body scan and X-ray analysis, and its over-corrective, asymmetrical design works with how the spine rotates instead of relying on 3-point pressure.
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Yes. Adult ScoliBrace is designed for adults with degenerative (de novo) scoliosis, a curve that has been there since adolescence, or an age-related forward stoop. Most adults wear it part-time each day, and combined with exercise it may assist to reduce pain, improve posture and balance, and slow or stop the curve from getting worse.
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Some insurance plans are accepted when coverage is available. We also offer clear cash care plans, reviewed with you before care begins.
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Yes. Dr. Gordon is fluent in Spanish, and so is our team. Hablamos español.
Get answers about your child’s curve
Book a measured scoliosis evaluation in South Jordan. Hablamos español.
Two ways to book: call (801) 562-1531 and we’ll email your forms to you, or start online with the general & cash-pay forms or car crash forms and we’ll call you once we receive them.