Why Co-Manage Scoliosis and Hyperkyphosis Patients?
Doctor’s refer here because we don’t ‘steal’ your patients. Dr. Trosclair prescribes them scoliosis exercises and mild traction based on their exact curve types that they can then do at their home. He also fits them for a 3D CAM/CAD over-corrective brace to improve the curves while they grow. Then they go back to your clinic for adjustments, pain management (if any) and only follow-up with Scoliosis Center of LA periodically.
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Early Detection
When a parent or doctor sees the first signs of scoliosis, it’s best to start treatment now because small curves are corrected easier.
Benefits of Treatment Here
Your posture will improve, curve progression is slowed, cosmetic benefits as you age and you’ll have less pain and discomfort.
Bracing For All Ages
While children do have to wear a brace for 20+ hours a day, adults only need 6 hours. Our braces are lightweight, have padding and work.
Our Unique Method
ScoliBalance® is used to teach overcorrection posture and exercises. ScoliBrace® is used to hold the mirrored position and put correction into the spine. We do provide a weekly taping method developed in Germany that uses kinesiology tape to support posture when brace compliance doesn’t happen.
Stop Surgery & Improve Balance
Nobody wants to have rods put into their back as a kid or as an adult. Our goal is to make lasting changes so you have more symmetry, better balance, pain relief and overall a straighter curve that doesn’t progress to surgery.
Listen to Dr. Trosclair go in-depth on Scoliosis Management on this podcast episode.
Get a lot of questions answered from Dr. Trosclair on this podcast epsiode.
Skip to the Facts and Research of Scoliosis and Hyperkyphosis- Click Here
- In-Brace Correction is normally 48% but we could see 63%.*
- Out-of-Brace curves achieved 37.60% improvement if their curves are 20°-40°.
- Results: curve correction: 76.9%, curve stabilization: 23.1%, curve progression 0%
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.
3.*can not guarantee these results
Articles about Scoliosis Awareness Month in June
- Scoliosis Awareness Month – Understanding the Significance – for patients
- Getting Ahead of the Curve: The Importance of Early Scoliosis Detection – for patients
- Treating Scoliosis: Effective Interventions and Best Practices – for doctors
- Understanding Scoliosis: Identifying Symptoms and Promoting Early Diagnosis – for doctors
- Scoliosis: A Year-Round Commitment – for patients
- Looking Beyond the Curve: Embracing Comprehensive Care – for doctors
Certifications that Make A Difference
Scoliosis and Kyphosis treatment take longer than usual and require extra training
Dr. Justin is certified in the corrective scoliosis exercise method, ScoliBalance, which combines the five most well-known scoliosis therapies with SOSORT guidelines and clinicians’ practical experience. ScoliBalance includes corrective motions called Over Correction or Mirror Image, specific exercises, and mild home traction to bring about 3D changes in the spine.
ScoliBrace brace is designed to put the patient’s spine in a mirror image posture. It is completely customized to each patient’s specific curve and body type using 3D CAM/CAD technology, which ensures a precise and comfortable fit. The ScoliBrace works by applying pressure to certain areas of the spine, which helps to correct the curvature and improve posture. It can be used by kids or adults and for hyperkyphosis.
This method helps both children and adults to achieve real postural and structural changes. Children can lead normal life and still play sports. The curves improve throughout their growth spurts. With adults they experience a reduction in pain, improved mobility, and improved posture that can reduce the chance for falls. Dr. Trosclair holds a certification in ScoliBrace.
Pain Relief
Scoliosis can cause chronic pain in the back, shoulders, and hips. A brace can help to relieve this pain by reducing the pressure on the spine and supporting the muscles and ligaments. Many adults did not know or did not receive proper treatment for scoliosis as a kid. The curve progresses about 1-2 degrees per year. After 30 years the curves can get quite severe and painful if left untreated. Wearing a brace gives you immediate support and the exercises build your spinal strength. Adults only wear it for 3-6 hours so it’s convenient too.
Improving quality of life:
Scoliosis can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life, affecting their physical abilities, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. Treatment and a brace can help to improve overall quality of life by reducing pain, improving posture, and preventing further complications. Adults and elderly see a boost in self-esteem and confidence when they are upright and not leaned over.
Preventing Progression
Scoliosis can worsen over time in adults, leading to more severe spinal curvature and potentially causing other health problems. A brace can help to prevent further progression of the condition and maintain the current level of curvature. We see many adults get over 6° correction, which is all a life changing surgery considers a success. In addition to preventing/slowing further progression of the condition, wearing a brace can also help to improve cosmetic appearance of the spine and less rib humping, which can be particularly important for individuals who are self-conscious about their scoliosis and how it affects their physical appearance.
Restore Balance – Prevent Falls
As people age, their balance and stability can naturally decline, making them more susceptible to falls and injuries. However, older adults with scoliosis may be at an even greater risk of falling due to the imbalance and uneven posture caused by the condition. If an older adult is hunched over or leaning to the side, this can also affect their center of gravity, making them more likely to lose their balance and fall. Falling can be especially dangerous for older adults, as they are more likely to experience fractures or other serious injuries, such as a hip fracture, which can lead to significant disability and a decrease in quality of life. Wearing a brace can provide support, stability, and restore balance to decrease their risk of falling and injuring themselves
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ScoliBrace – Specialized Over-Corrective Bracing Using 3d CAM/CAD Technology
Why ScoliBrace Is the Best Choice for Your Patients
ScoliBrace is a 3D custom-designed and made brace that utilizes spinal coupling and an over-corrective approach to achieve superior results in the non-surgical treatment of scoliosis. It is manufactured with cutting-edge CAM technology, ensuring accuracy and consistency of quality throughout the manufacturing process. Patient-friendly in design and available in unique colors and patterns, ScoliBrace has shown superior clinical results in reducing curves, improving posture and body symmetry, reducing pain, and enhancing appearance. Its approach combines the best technology, evidence-based techniques, and experienced clinicians to achieve the best possible outcomes for scoliosis patients
ScoliBalance: Combining the 5 Best Scoliosis Therapies using SOSORT guidelines
Every Curve & Patient is Unique
ScoliBalance is a physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise (PSSE) program that combines the most effective practices in physical therapy, chiropractic, and exercise rehabilitation to provide an individualized 3D approach to managing scoliosis. The program provides patients with a scoliosis-specific exercise program based on their curve type and postural characteristics, which also addresses any relevant functional weaknesses. ScoliBalance can be used as part of a complete approach to care for patients with scoliosis or kyphosis, and may assist in slowing down/stop curve progression, improving muscular balance, reducing pain, improving posture and body appearance, and improving standing balance and reducing fall risk in older adults.
How Does It Work?
The ScoliRoll utilizes its patented Denneroll peak to assist in:
- Straightening scoliosis curves
- De-rotating the spine
- Stretching ligaments, which is particularly beneficial for patients with stiff scoliosis curves to enhance spinal flexibility
ScoliRoll – Effective Scoliosis Treatment Aid for Improved Flexibility and Stabilization
See What 20 Minutes a Day Laying on A Piece of Foam Can Do For Your Curves
ScoliRoll is a specialized scoliosis treatment device created by Denneroll Industries in partnership with ScoliCare. This innovative aid is designed to complement other scoliosis therapies, such as the physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercsises and fully customized to you ScoliBraces. Its patented Denneroll peak generates a precise bending force that helps de-rotate and straighten the spine, facilitating muscle and ligament stretching and enabling spinal stabilization exercises while maintaining a corrected position.
Additionally, ScoliRoll® serves as a diagnostic tool to evaluate the flexibility of scoliosis curves, providing clinicians with insights into the potential extent of curve correction achievable through rehabilitation or bracing.
You Retain The Patient – Dr. Justin Does The Specific Scoliosis Treatment – Call Today
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
You do the adjusting and I do the brace and special exercises
Refer With Confidence – Expert Care and the Patient Returns to You
I don’t want to keep your patient coming to me forever. With our comprehensive approach, most patients can be examined and scanned for a brace on the first visit along with being taught curve specific postural exercises. Video consults allow for remote follow-up to teach exercise progressions as weeks go by. Patients only need to return for the fitting and quarterly check-ins. Trust Dr. Justin, the only ScoliCare certified practitioner in a 3 state radius.
Timing is Crucial: Early Intervention Before Rapid Growth Can Be The Difference of Surgery or Not
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.
Basics of Hyperkyphosis
Types
- Not just a slouch or humping
- (it’s a bone deformity)
- Scheuermann’s disease can lead to permanent structural changes
- Poor self-image
- Postural (flexible)
- Age-related (degenerative)
● Post-traumatic
Early Intervention
- Prevent progression in younger patients
● Improve balance and stability in elderly patients
● Reduce pain and discomfort
● Enhance breathing capacity
● Maintain or restore independence
● Decrease fall risk through improved posture and balance
In Elderly
- Increased fall risk from compromised balance
- Higher rates of hip and vertebral fractures
- Reduced mobility and independence
- Compressed internal organs affecting breathing and digestion
- Social isolation due to physical limitations
A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that elderly individuals with severe hyperkyphosis have a 1.44 times higher risk of falls and subsequent fractures. These falls often lead to hip fractures, which carry a troubling 25-30% mortality rate in the first year post-injury. Additionally, increased forward head posture strains neck muscles, leading to chronic pain and further balance issues.
KyphoBrace Benefits
- Custom-designed using 3D scanning CAM/CAD technology for a brace
- Specifically engineered for forward curve correction
- Comfortable front-opening design with movable shoulder paddles
- Available in various styles and patterns
Specialized Exercise Protocol
- Extension-based movements
- Postural awareness training
- Breathing exercises
- Core strengthening
- ScoliBalance customized for hyperkyphosis curves
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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Meet Dr. Justin Trosclair
chiropractor with hospital experience
Dr. Trosclair, a proud native of Breaux Bridge, his academic journey started at LSU before earning his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the esteemed Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) in 2007. With a successful six-year tenure at his private practice in Denver, CO, Dr. Trosclair then sought to expand his horizons internationally.
He spent five transformative years at a hospital in Yunnan, China, where he was integral to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department. His pursuit of excellence led him to Germany, where he honed a unique scoliosis chiropractic technique over two years in a private clinic. Dr. Trosclair now holds advanced training in 3D overcorrection exercises and braces through the cutting-edge ScoliCare approach.
With an impressive track record of treating over 9,500 patients, Dr. Trosclair is a seasoned expert in alleviating neck and back pain through precise chiropractic adjustments, muscle therapy, and customized exercise plans. His extensive experience and dedication ensure that each patient receives exceptional care tailored to their specific needs.
Dr. Trosclair’s commitment to providing top-tier VIP chiropractic care makes him a trusted choice in Acadiana. Take the first step towards a pain-free life and a straighter spine and schedule your appointment today. Experience the difference the right care can make.
Dr. Justin’s Authored Books and Past Interviews
5 Monthly Lectures -Shanghai Qiangzhi Hospital
Hands-on Workshop – SuiYang, China
Lecture at 4th Annual WRDCA – TianJin, China
Podcast host 270+ Episodes
5 years in China (hospital based)
2 years in Germany (scoliosis focus)
Direct episode on Scoliosis and Kyphosis Management
Today’s Choices Tomorrow’s Health : a 4 way health reboot and blueprint on how to make lasting changes
Needle-less Acupuncture : 40 DIY conditions that can be managed from home
Chinese Dinner Culture : dinner is a huge part of their culture and I guide you through to gain face
Kid’s Animal Coloring Books : over 200 pages of animals and insects that kids can color that have the name in 5 languages
Balanced Success Journal: A Daily Reflection and Planning Journal for Balance, Productivity, and Personal Growth
Finding Home: Kid’s book about accepting your diversity and building self-acceptance.
Outside The Clinic: Marriage guide for healthcare professionals
NonSurgical Scoliosis Solutions: My 60 page guide on scoliosis and hyperkyphosis management
