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Originally Posted by Antonisbgr
Hello everyone I can understand in part what you all are going through. I myself do not have scoliosis but my beautiful daughter age 6 Alexandra was just diagnosed with an S curve scoliosis. We live in Athens Greece and to tell you the truth I'm a little confused with what are the options. We have spoken with a Chiropractor he is optimistic but can anyone tell me if this is a good way to go? I really would like not to use the back brace because is so small and active and from what they tell us here she needs to wear it for 20 hours and for the next 10 years. Is this not too extreme? We are very confused and to tell you the truth scared on making a decision that can affect her life. Please can anyone help who has gone through something like this? Thank you very much.
Antonis
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When I was diagnosed at 10 years of age, I went to an orthopedic doctor to be fitted for a brace, not a chiropractor. At that time my S curve was not bad enough for surgery.
6 years old is really young to be confined to a brace...they are VERY restrictive. I absolutely hated wearing it, and would skip wearing it whenever my parents weren't around. I would discuss other options with a doctor that specializes in scoliosis.
just my 2 cents,
Michelle