National Scoliosis Center

09/01/2026

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature of the spine, but with early detection and the right treatment, kids can stay active and thrive.

08/27/2026

5 years, hundreds of custom bracing molds, and one legendary shirt later… it’s officially time to retire this staple of Kristian’s (Senior Orthotist) wardrobe!🧼✂️

When our orthotists create a custom brace, they apply plaster over a patient’s torso mold (not the patient!! 😅) to hand-sculpt every detail for a precise, comfortable fit. It’s hands-on, meticulous work—and as you can see, the plaster definitely leaves its mark!

Thank you for 5 years of hard work, dedicated care, and endless plaster splashes. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, shirt! 👕✨

08/25/2026

Meet 11-year-old Clara! 💚

Clara was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 9 and initially started in a different brace. When her curves continued to progress, her family brought her to National Scoliosis Center.

With her custom Rigo Chêneau brace and absolute dedication to wearing it, Clara reversed her curves from the 20s down to 11 degrees! She’s now getting fit for her 2nd Rigo Chêneau brace to accommodate her growth.

Clara has completely embraced her journey—from proudly wearing her brace over her clothes to rocking all green as a Higgy Bears advocate at Higgy Con.

We couldn’t be prouder of your hard work and bright spirit, Clara! Keep shining! ✨

08/19/2026

Behind every custom brace is a precision-driven process. 💚

At National Scoliosis Center, we combine state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care to support our patients every step of the way. Swipe through to explore our 5-step bracing process! ➡️

08/18/2026

Sisters in life, partners in their scoliosis journey.

Having scoliosis is always easier when you have a strong support system by your side—especially when that support includes your sister!

Hope, Director and primary Certified Orthotist in our Houston, Texas office, loved working with these two amazing sisters on their custom bracing journey.

Every spine tells a unique story, but navigating treatment together makes all the difference. Thank you both for trusting us with your care!💚

08/13/2026

When Rachel first came to us for her custom brace, she was facing a 3-year journey that required grit, patience, and resilience. Little did she know that very experience would help forge the athlete she is today! Rachel’s story was recently featured by the Women's Lacrosse League, showcasing photos of her making her very first brace with Luke Stikeleather (our Chief Orthotist and Founder)—a powerful reminder that wearing a brace doesn’t mean benching your dreams. With the right custom bracing and care team, young athletes can stay active, competitive, and strong.

Knowing that D1 and professional athletes have walked in these exact shoes gives so much hope to the young scoliosis warriors walking through our doors today. We are so proud of you, Rachel and grateful to you and your family for letting us share your story! 💚 ✨

where the best women's lacrosse players in the world live 🥍🎟 TICK...

08/07/2026

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the excellent care, expertise, patience, and support throughout the years during Luke’s scoliosis journey. It’s really such exciting news—we could not have done it without Kristian and the National Scoliosis Center team!" — Luke's Family

Luke, your dedication, hard work, and positive attitude have been an inspiration to all of us here at NSC. Thank you to Luke's family for trusting us with his care over the years! We wish you all the absolute best in this next exciting chapter! ✨

If you missed Luke’s before-and-after bracing X-rays, see yesterday’s post.

08/06/2026

Alert!!!!

Dropping a curve from 23° down to 12.6°?! Now that is cause for celebration! 📉🎉💚

Luke and his family are celebrating the end of a big chapter in his scoliosis journey. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do every single day.

Note: The patient, Luke, was braced from age 13 to 17, with an average brace wear time of 18+ hours per day.

08/05/2026

Thank you for spreading Miss Tenley Nichole!

Brace adjustments are something I have to do often. About every one-two months, I need to have a few tweaks made to make my brace more comfortable.

In just 8 short weeks since my last appointment, I have grown 2 inches and gained 12 pounds! 😲

Like Dr. Luke said, my growth plates are still far from being closed, which means I still have a lot of growing left to do. Because of that, I was fitted for my new brace a few months earlier than expected!

Now for the fun part... what pattern do you think I'll choose for my new brace? 🤔💚💖

Leave your guesses in the comments below! 👇

08/05/2026

This!!!! 🙌💚