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When discussing scoliosis bracing with patients, many already have preferences—whether they want a full-time or nighttime brace, soft or hard. However, it's essential to understand that not all braces achieve the same results. Each brace is designed differently, and prescriptions are tailored to the patient’s curve severity, type, risk of progression, and physical presentation.
A key difference lies between full-time and nighttime bracing. Full-time braces are typically worn over 18 hours per day—often 21 to 23 hours—until the child’s growth stops or a desired correction is reached. Nighttime braces are designed to be worn only during sleep and are not suited for daytime movement due to their restrictive design.
Historically, scoliosis braces were custom-made using plaster molds—an artistic and time-consuming process. To streamline this, the Boston Brace was developed for mass production, making treatment more accessible. Today, with CAD/CAM technology, braces are more customizable and can serve both children and adults effectively.
Braces work by applying pressure to guide the spine into better alignment. Traditional braces aim only to slow progression, while corrective braces actively reduce the curve and reshape the torso. Corrective bracing focuses on the spine’s three-dimensional nature—sideways bending, rotation, and compression—by helping derotate and elongate the spine.
Corrective braces, like orthodontic braces for teeth, use consistent pressure to improve alignment. When worn as prescribed, especially during activity, they tend to produce better results. In contrast, nighttime braces like the Charleston or Providence are effective but limit movement and can be uncomfortable even during sleep.
Unlike traditional braces, corrective braces can be adjusted as the spine improves. This not only enhances effectiveness but also makes the brace more comfortable over time. Patients are more likely to comply when they see and feel improvement, creating a positive feedback loop.
Compliance is critical. Traditional braces like the Boston often become uncomfortable as the curve worsens, which reduces patient motivation. Corrective braces such as the ScoliBrace adapt as the spine improves, making them easier to wear and more likely to be used consistently.
Still, bracing is only part of a successful scoliosis treatment plan. The best outcomes come from combining bracing with scoliosis-specific rehab, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and exercise.
In summary, scoliosis bracing can be full-time or nighttime, traditional or corrective. While traditional braces aim to stop worsening, corrective braces offer improved comfort, visible results, and better long-term outcomes. At our center, we rely exclusively on corrective bracing, like the ScoliBrace, to achieve the best possible results for our patients.
00:00 Do All Braces Work the Same?
00:40 Full-Time vs. Nighttime Bracing
01:40 The History of Scoliosis Bracing
02:08 CAD/CAM and Custom Design
02:42 Traditional vs. Corrective Braces
03:34 What Corrective Braces Actually Do
04:20 Full-Time Bracing
05:07 Why Wearing Time Matters
05:35 Nighttime Bracing
06:22 Brace Adjustments: Growth vs. Improvement
07:01 Why Corrective Braces Motivate Patients
08:42 Bracing Alone Isn’t Enough
09:17 Final Thoughts
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