While early detection of scoliosis is critical for early detection and early treatment many still don’t do it. As a result, the percentage of teens having to undergo surgery has risen sharply since the screenings had stopped a decade or so ago.
Early detection allows for early treatment, which is when the scoliosis is most correctable, so delaying treatment because scoliosis went unnoticed is the cause of the increasing incidents of surgery.
Fortunately, there are volunteers like Leann Niebler who have taken it upon themselves to stem the tide of increased surgeries in their communities by performing scoliosis screenings in the local schools in her area.
“The screening is good and important because my grandson was detected awhile back and he was referred to a doctor and was corrected right away while he was young, and now, he doesn’t have a crooked back,” Niebler said.
We salute Leann Niebler and all the volunteers like her that are helping children in their communities get scoliosis interventions as early as possible so that they can avoid a huge surgery.
My son has it they not going to do anything about it cuss he has CP it’s at 22 angle
How can I volunteer to assist with the scoliosis screenings?
Lauren,
I would contact our main office at (800) 943-1254 and tell them you are interested in performing spinal screenings near where you live and ask who you need to speak to about that.
My son has scoliosis, noticed it when he developed very bad stretch marks on his back, caused by a sudden growth spurt in his teens, which caused a slight curviture at the lower end of his back. Thankfully it didn’t get any worse & we were told there was nothing they would do about it!! His shoulder droops and he can get back ache from time to time. I have never heard of any screening being done in our area. (Leicestershire)
I would like to have a screening,to help my meddle and low back
How can I get contact
You can schedule a Free Scoliosis Phone Consult with one of our doctors in a office nearest you by clicking on this link: https://scoliosistreatmentalternatives.com/free-scoliosis-phone-consult-for-your-child
Maria,
Before you come into the office for a physical examination, let’s see if we can make sure we are the right solution for your back pain. I would recommend that you give us a call for a Free Scoliosis Phone Consult to find out if our treatments are right for you. If so, the doctor can discuss what treatment options he or she might recommend for you.