Beyond ‘Wait and See’: Specialized Scoliosis Correction for Children in Lafayette.” 19+ Years of Clinical Experience combining 3D ScoliBrace technology, ScoliBalance exercises, and German Taping to reduce curves without surgery.
Your child just got a scoliosis diagnosis — and the clock is ticking. Every growth spurt is a window that opens and closes fast. Our pediatric scoliosis treatment is built around that window: catching the curve early, slowing or reversing progression, and keeping surgery off the table. Read below to see how.
What a Pediatric Scoliosis Chiropractor Does That Your Child’s Pediatrician Doesn’t
Dr. Trosclair sees kids from across Louisiana and neighboring states. Same day appointments available.
Here is what to expect from your child’s first visit.
Why the Growth Spurt Is Your Biggest Enemy — and Your Greatest Opportunity
In just 12–18 months, a small curve can double in size during a growth spurt. But that same window of rapid growth is also when a custom brace and corrective exercises work best. Timing is everything — and early treatment can mean the difference between managing a curve and avoiding surgery entirely.
What Patients Tell Us After 6 Months of Treatment
Most parents say the same thing: they wish they had started sooner. After six months, kids typically show measurable curve reduction, better posture in photos, and less fatigue after school and sports.
Is Your Child Refusing the Brace? Here’s What Actually Works
A hard brace can feel like a punishment — hot, bulky, and impossible to hide at school. That’s why we combine ScoliBalance exercises with our German Taping Technique as a real alternative for kids who won’t tolerate full-time bracing.
Families Drive Hours to Get This — Here’s Why It’s Worth It
No other clinic in the surrounding three-state area offers ScoliBrace, ScoliBalance, and German Taping under one roof. Most kids leave their first appointment with a full home plan in hand — whether they drove five minutes or five hours.
Worried about your child’s diagnosis? Dr. Trosclair walks parents through exactly what to expect — from the first X-ray to choosing the right brace — in this podcast episode.
Scoliosis is First found in children
Your Child Was Just Diagnosed. Here Are the 4 Paths Forward — and Which One Actually Works.Wait and See
“What if waiting costs you the only window you have?”
Here’s what most parents aren’t told: one growth spurt can turn a small curve into a surgical conversation in under six months. The spine is most correctable when your child is still growing. Waiting doesn’t buy time — it spends it.
ScoliBalance Exercises
“Generic stretches won’t move a scoliosis curve. These might.”
Your child’s curve is three-dimensional. Their exercise plan should be too. ScoliBalance uses mirror-image movements matched to your child’s exact curve pattern — retraining the muscles and the brain to hold a straighter position automatically.
ScoliBrace — Built to Correct, Not Just Hold
“The brace that works with the growth spurt instead of against it.”
A Boston brace tries to stop the curve from getting worse. ScoliBrace pushes the spine in the opposite direction of the curve — so your child’s spine can actually improve while they grow. Custom-scanned, custom-built, and discreet enough to wear under a school uniform.
Surgery with Rods and Screws
“The last resort — not the first conversation.”
When curves progress past 55° and begin affecting organ function, surgery becomes necessary. Our entire program exists to keep your child well below that threshold — using every non-surgical tool available before that conversation ever comes up.
| Feature | CMP Brace | ScoliBrace | Activity Suit |
| Primary Goal | Correction & Prevention | Maximum 3D Correction | Pain Relief & Stability |
| Best For… | Budget-conscious parents | Growing kids/Complex curves | Adults & Long-distance patients |
| Technology | 3D CAD/CAM (31 Classes) | BraceScan (100% Custom) | Dynamic Tension (Exercise) |
| Wear Time | 20 Hours / Day | 18–23 Hours / Day | 1–5 Hours / Day |
| Main Advantage | Clinically proven & accessible | Gold-standard results | Under $1,000 & stays active |
Our goal is simple: move the curve in the right direction while your child is still growing. That window doesn’t stay open forever.
Call us at (337) 453-5199 or book online:www.drjustintrosclair.com/bookonline
“Not Sure Where to Start? Take This Home First.” Download the free Parent’s Scoliosis Roadmap — written specifically for families who just got a diagnosis and don’t know what to do next. It covers bracing, exercises, timing, and the questions most pediatricians never think to answer.
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In-brace correction averages 48% nationally — our patients have seen up to 63%
Out-of-brace curve improvement of 37.6% for curves between 20°–40°
Results across patients: 76.9% showed curve correction, 23.1% stabilized, and 0% got worse
References:
1. Optimising Full-time Brace Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS) using In-Brace Correction (IBC) as a predictor of brace efficacy. A J Mills , S V Hewitt, A A Cole. British Scoliosis Society November 2022.
2. Can Modern Bracing Achieve True Cobb angle Correction in Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS)? A J Mills , S V Hewitt, A A Cole. British Scoliosis Society November 2022.
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Do you have scoliosis or Hunched Over Posture?
Early Detection
Early detection is crucial in managing scoliosis (females age 8-12, males age 10-14) and preventing it from causing significant back pain and other complications in adulthood.
This clinic is the only 1 in the surrounding 4 states (LA, MS, AK, OK, AL & Houston) to have the same ScoliCare® certifications.
Signs you can look for even as a parent are:
- one shoulder higher than the other,
- pants don’t lay even across the child’s hips,
- uneven shoulder blades
- one shoulder blade sticks out more (usually Right side)
- when bending over you see the ribs start to hump.
- (adult signs) hunched over, leans to one side or leans forward
Ready to Get Your Child Started?
Pick a day and time that works for your family — evenings and weekends included.
Step 1 – Schedule Your Child’s Appointment
Click below to pick a day and time that works for your family — evenings and weekends included.
Step 2 – We Examine and Explain Everything
Your child gets a thorough exam and their first treatment. We walk you through exactly what we found and what the plan looks like — no confusing jargon, no pressure.
Step 3 – Watch Your Child Stand Taller
Most kids and parents notice changes within the first few visits. You’ll have a home exercise plan from day one so progress doesn’t stop when you leave.
Call us at (337) 453-5199 or book online:www.drjustintrosclair.com/bookonline
Reasons to Try Here
Help Your Child Stand Tall: The ScoliBalance Approach
When you find out your child has scoliosis, the road ahead can feel overwhelming. You want a solution that doesn’t just “watch and wait” but actively helps them grow stronger and straighter. That is exactly why we use the ScoliBalance system.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all plan, ScoliBalance creates a custom 3D roadmap specifically for your child’s unique curve. By combining the five most effective scoliosis therapies into one cohesive program, we provide a proactive path to care that works with your child’s growth, not against it.
Why Parents Choose ScoliBalance for Their Children:
Targeted 3D Correction: We use specialized exercises that mirror your child’s specific curve, helping to re-train their muscles and posture.
Evidence-Based Care: Our program strictly follows global SOSORT guidelines, ensuring your child is receiving the highest standard of non-surgical care.
Proactive Results: We don’t just monitor curves; we use corrective motions and home-based support to help slow or even stop curve progression.
Built for Real Life: We aim to improve your child’s posture, balance, and body confidence, all while helping them maintain their favorite sports and daily activities.
How It Works: Your Child’s Personalized Journey
Every spine is different, which is why your child’s plan is completely personalized based on their posture, curve type, and functional needs. By integrating ScoliBrace (our custom-designed, over-corrective bracing) with Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE), we create a system that is as unique as your child is.
Ready to help your child build a stronger, more confident future? Don’t wait for the curve to progress. Let’s create a personalized plan to stabilize your child’s spine and protect their health during these critical growth years.
Learn more about ScoliBalance here
Beyond Bracing: Support and Comfort with German Scoliosis Taping
Sometimes, the best support is the kind you barely notice. If your child is struggling to adapt to a traditional brace, or if they need extra support while participating in their daily activities, our German-inspired Scoliosis Taping Technique offers a discreet, highly effective alternative.
Mastered by Dr. Justin during two years of intensive training in Germany, this specialized technique uses our custom-engineered A Doctor’s Perspective Nylon Kinesiology Tape. It isn’t just about support; it’s about providing your child with the comfort they need to stay active and confident.
Why Parents & Kids Love Our Taping Technique:
Built for Comfort: Unlike rigid alternatives, this nylon-based tape is moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and feels like a second skin. It is perfect for kids who are active, play sports, or live in our humid Louisiana climate.
Discreet & Reliable: The tape is worn directly on the skin for up to 5 days at a time. It’s so subtle that your child can wear it under their clothes at school or during practice—no one will ever know it’s there.
Gentle Pain & Postural Support: While bracing is a cornerstone of correction, this taping technique provides a gentle, consistent reminder for your child’s muscles to support their spine, helping to relieve tension and improve posture without the bulk of a brace.
The “Compliance” Solution: We know that for some kids, wearing a brace 24/7 is a significant challenge. For those who refuse a brace but are committed to their ScoliBalance and ScoliRoll exercises, this taping method can be a game-changer, keeping them supported and on-track with their treatment goals.
A Proven Method, Close to Home
Families have traveled for hours—some riding the train for three hours one way for months—just to access this unique combination of specialized massage, targeted adjustments, and our signature 5-day nylon taping method. We are proud to bring this proven, German-mastered care to South Louisiana, helping children regain their mobility and enjoy an active, pain-free life.
Is your child finding it hard to stick with their current scoliosis plan? Sometimes, all it takes is a different kind of support to make the difference. Let’s talk about how our taping technique can fit into your child’s daily routine.
Learn more about German Scoliosis Taping Here
Call us at (337) 453-5199 or book online:www.drjustintrosclair.com/bookonline
ScoliRoll – The 20-Minute Home Routine That Works While Your Child Watches TV
The Homework That Actually Helps
Getting a child to do their scoliosis homework isn’t always easy. ScoliRoll® makes it simple — just lay on it for 20 minutes while watching TV or listening to music. The patented Denneroll peak works to gently de-rotate the curve and stretch the muscles that have been pulling the spine sideways. It’s lightweight enough to travel with and durable enough for daily use throughout the school year.
- Gently de-rotates your child’s curve while they simply lay still
- 20 minutes of TV time doubles as scoliosis treatment
- Stretches the tight muscles pulling the spine out of place
- Loosens stiff ligaments that have been locked into a crooked position
- Works alongside bracing and ScoliBalance exercises for faster results
- Available in lumbar and thoracic versions matched to your child’s specific curve
- Lightweight enough to pack in a backpack or travel bag
- Durable enough for daily use through every growth spurt
- Curve Straightening and Spine De-rotation
- Designed to push the curve in the opposite direction, not just hold it still
- 3D correction that works with your child’s growth spurt instead of against it
- Front-opening so kids can put it on and take it off without help
- Lightweight enough to wear all day without slowing them down
- Discreet under a school uniform or t-shirt
- Comes in colors and patterns kids actually want to wear
- No painful pressure points — not the old-school 3-point squeeze
- Proven to reduce curves, improve posture, and reduce rib humping
ScoliBrace : Engineered to Improve Your Child’s Curve While They Grow
The Brace That Works With the Growth Spurt — Not Against It
Traditional Boston braces squeeze the curve from three points to stop it getting worse. ScoliBrace does something completely different — it pushes the spine in the opposite direction of the curve so the child’s own growth becomes part of the correction. Custom-scanned to your child’s exact body using 3D BraceScan technology. Front-opening so they can put it on themselves. Lightweight enough to forget it’s there. And available in colors and patterns kids actually want to wear — because a brace that stays in the closet doesn’t help anyone.
The Gold Standard: ScoliBrace™ Custom 3D Correction
When a curve is significant, “holding” it in place isn’t enough. You want to reduce it. Unlike old-school, bulky braces that only use “3-point pressure,” ScoliBrace is a custom-engineered 3D medical device designed to actively guide your child’s spine toward a more corrected, neutral position.
Why ScoliBrace changes the story for your child:
100% Custom-Fit: We use precision 3D scanning to create a brace that fits your child’s unique body like a glove.
Active Correction: It doesn’t just “hold” the curve; its over-corrective design is engineered to nudge the spine in the opposite direction of the curve.
Built for Kids: Gone are the days of feeling like a robot. ScoliBrace is lightweight, durable, and comes in colors and patterns that kids actually feel comfortable wearing.
Designed for Life: It’s discreet enough to wear under clothes, meaning your child can stay in school, stay active, and stay confident without their brace defining their identity.
Learn more about scolibrace 3d custom bracing Here
CMP Brace – The Alternative Brace Option
CMP or ScoliBrace — Which Brace Is Right for Your Child?:
Both braces use 3D correction technology. Neither just squeezes from the sides like an old Boston brace. The difference comes down to how much customization your child’s curve needs and what your family’s budget allows.
The CMP Brace is proven across 25 independent clinical trials and uses 31 specific curve classifications to treat the spine in all three dimensions. It is a reliable, effective option for families who need results without the premium price tag.
ScoliBrace goes further. Using BraceScan technology, it is built from a 3D scan of your child’s exact body — every curve, every compensation, every asymmetry accounted for. Its over-corrective design and spinal coupling approach give growing spines the best possible chance of real curve reduction during the growth window.
Our honest recommendation: if your child is still actively growing and their curve is moderate to significant, ScoliBrace gives them the strongest correction potential during the window that matters most. If budget is the deciding factor, CMP is a proven and respectable alternative — not a consolation prize.
We will help you choose at your first visit based on your child’s X-rays, Risser score, and curve pattern.
Fees & Services
New Patient Visit
$175 / first visit
- Consultation
- Orthopedic & Neurologic Exam
- Treatment – Adjustments
- Cold Laser/ Kineisology
- Taping/ Stretches
- Percussion Massage/ Exercises
- Each Visit is 40-50 minutes
- PSSE Exercises / Stretches
Follow Up Visits
$139 per follow-up
- Chiropractic Adjustment
- ScoliBalance
- Corrective Posture
- ScoliRoll Home Traction*
- Muscle Work*
- Cold Laser*
- Scoliosis Specific Taping*
- PSSE Exercises / Stretches*
- * if needed
- Each Visit is 25-45 minutes
Adjustment Only Package
$945 for 8 visits
- 15% Savings = $118/visit
- Avg $118 per visit not $139
- Same Treatment Options as Follow-Ups
- Expires in 4 Months
- 15% Off Physical Products*
- 15% Off Classes
- Free Copy of Dr. Justin’s Book
- Each Visit is 25-45 minutes
- *excludes ScoliBrace
Good Faith Estimate information can be found here. If you are looking for pricing on the following services, just click the name: shockwave, scoliosis, or decompression.
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Is Your Child Resisting Their Brace?
We offer different options
We know that bracing is the gold standard for many, but we also know it isn’t always easy. Whether it’s comfort, heat, or school, we understand the struggle. If your child is struggling to wear their brace but is committed to their ScoliBalance exercises and German taping, we have a plan to keep them on track and moving toward a straighter spine.
Our clinic’s comprehensive approach to scoliosis treatment combines corrective motions, exercises, and mild home traction.
Scolibalance focuses on resetting abnormal muscle patterns by the doctor guiding you through specific postural corrections tailored to your exact spine, performing spinal adjustments, percussion massage and using kinesiology tape to support new corrections. By relaxing overly tight problem areas and waking up overly stretched areas, we can help your body reset to what is actually normal.
Spinal adjustments are not enough to see postural corrections in scoliosis. What Dr. Justin learned in Germany is quite unique and we’ve seen results without braces. Combining that with ScoliBalance and ScoliRoll and it’s mirror image postural corrections, exercises and traction, the results have been astonishing.
If a patient comes from 2+ hours away, most appointments are double the normal time. Let’s respect the time you drove here and maximize your visit..
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Understanding the Basics of Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition in which an individual’s spine has lateral, or side to side curvature and rotation, and can occur at many levels of the spine.
Mild scoliosis has a risk of progression 22% after curve reaches 20°, and symptoms include tilted head, uneven shoulders or hips, forward head posture, uneven leg lengths, and cosmetic deformity
80-85% of scoliosis cases are idiopathic, and scoliosis can also be classified as congenital or neuromuscular.
Moderate scoliosis has a higher risk of progression (68%) than mild scoliosis, and symptoms include more uneven shoulders or hips, bigger rib hump, fatigue after physical activity, pain in the spine and headaches. Bracing is the most common treatment, over corrective braces like ScoliBrace work best.
Scoliosis can be mild 10° to 25°, moderate 26° to 40° or severe above 40°, depending on the degree of the spinal curvature.
Severe scoliosis has a 90% risk of progression, and symptoms include a visibly curved spine, torso rotation, rib hump, fatigue, clumsiness, pain, and headaches. Surgery is often recommended for severe scoliosis.
Growth and Interventions To Prevent Surgery
Non-surgical scoliosis treatment in children and adolescents
- Scoliosis treatment in children and adolescents can be done effectively without surgery, and no curve should be ignored.
- Comprehensive scoliosis treatment allows the child to stay in control of the scoliosis by addressing the root cause, using a brace and scoliosis exercises.
- Scientific research contradicts “watch and wait” as a safe treatment, and instead recommends early intervention comprising of physiotherapy and bracing to avoid surgery in most cases.
- The best treatment is prevention by treating scoliosis the moment it is discovered.
Utilizing growth spurt to straighten the spine
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis worsens rapidly with growth, but the pubertal growth spurt can be utilized to straighten the spine instead of allowing it to worsen.
- The faster a child grows, the faster scoliosis worsens/ progresses.
- The peak rates of growth occur within a very small time frame of 1.5 – 2.5 years, which is the window of opportunity. This is where most scoliosis cases are either won or lost.
Early detection and intervention
- The success rate of scoliosis treatment is directly related to how early treatment begins.
- The longer scoliosis is present, the more “stuck” it becomes due to ligaments and muscles becoming short and stiff, and bones becoming asymmetric.
- The younger the child and the larger the scoliosis, the greater the risk of progression.
- Determining a child’s Risser helps determine where they are in their growth, as well as their risk of progression.
- It is important to take into consideration multiple factors when assessing the risk of scoliosis progression and potential need for treatment, including the magnitude and pattern of the curve, age, gender, and skeletal maturity.
Bracing as an effective treatment option
- A brace is the only tool proven to work for curves over 25 degrees.
- Successful brace treatment depends on how straight the brace makes the spine.
- Multiple recent scientific studies have confirmed that bracing has been shown to be effective when worn 23/7.
- The smaller the curve can become before adulthood, the less it will potentially progress in adulthood.
- The Non-surgical treatment options such as ScoliBrace, ScoliRolll traction device and specialized exercises, ScoliBalance, have been shown to be effective in preventing or slowing scoliosis progression and improving spinal alignment.the curve can become before adulthood, the less it will potentially progress in adulthood.
Ready to Get Your Child Started?
Most Families See Measurable Changes Within the First 3–6 Months.
Here is what happens when your child begins treatment: the muscles that have been pulling their spine sideways start to relax. The muscles on the other side — the ones that have been overstretched and weak — start waking back up. As those two sides find better balance, posture improves, pain decreases, and the curve stops having its way. For kids, we then reinforce those changes with German Taping and ScoliRoll home traction so the progress your child makes in the clinic doesn’t disappear by the time their next appointment rolls around.
Dr. Justin is knowledgeable about all aspects of this condition and can provide personalized recommendations for your unique needs.
If you’re looking for relief from scoliosis symptoms, contact us today! Our chiropractic methods along with bracing and exercises for scoliosis are designed to help you achieve real postural and structural changes, without compromising your lifestyle, daily routines and stopping the need for spine surgery.