At Bethesda Scoliosis & Posture, we believe scoliosis treatment should go far beyond spinal manipulation alone.
While chiropractic care can play an important role in improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting overall spinal health, the best outcomes are often achieved through a comprehensive treatment strategy that addresses the unique needs of each patient.
That is why we utilize the internationally recognized ScoliCare® Protocol, a personalized, evidence-informed system designed specifically for scoliosis and kyphosis management. ScoliCare combines advanced assessment procedures, custom 3D corrective bracing, scoliosis-specific rehabilitation, and ongoing monitoring to create a treatment plan tailored to each patient's age, curve pattern, flexibility, growth status, and goals. (ScoliCare)
Unlike traditional approaches that often focus on a single treatment method, ScoliCare integrates multiple strategies into one coordinated care plan.
Every patient undergoes a detailed assessment that may include:
Digital posture analysis
Cobb angle measurement
Skeletal maturity evaluation
Progression risk assessment
Balance and movement testing
Functional and quality-of-life measurements
This allows treatment decisions to be based on objective findings rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. (ScoliCare)
For patients requiring bracing, ScoliCare utilizes the ScoliBrace® system.
Unlike traditional braces that rely primarily on three-point pressure, ScoliBrace uses advanced 3D scanning, CAD/CAM technology, and asymmetrical corrective design principles to address each patient's specific curve pattern. The goal is not only to prevent progression but also to improve posture, body symmetry, and spinal alignment whenever possible. (ScoliCare)
ScoliBalance® is a Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) program designed to complement bracing and rehabilitation efforts.
This program incorporates:
Active self-correction
Curve-specific exercises
Neuromuscular retraining
Functional movement training
Postural stabilization
Breathing mechanics
Home exercise reinforcement
Exercises are individualized according to each patient's curve type and treatment goals and are delivered in accordance with SOSORT principles. (ScoliCare)
Scoliosis is not static.
Patients are monitored regularly to assess:
Curve progression
Postural changes
Growth and maturity
Brace effectiveness
Functional improvements
Pain levels and quality of life
Treatment recommendations evolve as the patient grows and their condition changes. (ScoliCare)
At Bethesda Scoliosis & Posture, chiropractic care is used as one component of a larger scoliosis management strategy.
Chiropractic treatment may help:
Improve spinal mobility
Reduce pain and stiffness
Enhance postural awareness
Support corrective exercise programs
Improve tolerance to bracing
Optimize overall spinal function
When integrated with ScoliBrace®, ScoliBalance®, and Chiropractic BioPhysics® posture correction protocols, patients receive a comprehensive non-surgical treatment approach focused on long-term spinal health rather than short-term symptom relief alone. (ScoliCare)
A chiropractor can play an important role in helping patients with scoliosis, but the most effective non-surgical treatment plans often involve much more than adjustments alone.
Through the ScoliCare® Protocol, Bethesda Scoliosis & Posture combines advanced diagnostics, ScoliBrace® 3D corrective bracing, ScoliBalance® rehabilitation, and Chiropractic BioPhysics® posture correction to provide individualized care for children, adolescents, and adults with scoliosis and kyphosis. (ScoliCare)
Dr. Daniel Kraus, DC
Advanced Certified ScoliBrace® Provider
Advanced Certified ScoliBalance® Provider
Advanced Certified Chiropractic BioPhysics® Practitioner
Bethesda Scoliosis & Posture
301-656-2435
Bethesda Scoliosis & Posture