Scoliosis bracing

Custom-fitted scoliosis braces to help slow curve progression while your child grows — designed by certified orthotists for comfort, because a brace only works when it's worn.

What a scoliosis brace does

A scoliosis brace is designed to help slow or stop a spinal curve from getting worse while a child is still growing. Bracing does not straighten or cure an existing curve — its goal is to keep the curve from progressing to the point where surgery might be considered. In skeletally mature adults, bracing is used differently, usually to help manage pain and support posture rather than to change the curve.

Types of braces we make

• Full-time TLSO (Boston-style) braces — a custom thoraco-lumbo-sacral orthosis worn most of the day to control curves in the mid and lower spine.
• Nighttime hypercorrection braces — worn while sleeping for certain curve patterns, applying corrective pressure during rest.
• Custom-molded designs — every brace is scanned or molded to the individual for the best balance of correction and comfort.

When bracing is recommended

Bracing is most often prescribed for growing children and adolescents with moderate curves — commonly in roughly the 25–45° (Cobb angle) range — who still have significant growth remaining. Your physician or orthopedic surgeon confirms whether bracing is appropriate based on the curve, its location, and skeletal maturity. We work directly from that prescription and coordinate with your care team.

Our approach at Quantum

Our certified orthotists fit each brace with comfort and adherence in mind — because a brace only works when it's actually worn. We use precise scanning or casting, refine fit over follow-up visits, and re-evaluate as your child grows. Pediatric and adolescent patients are welcome at all six of our clinics across Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada.

At what curve do you need a scoliosis brace?

Bracing is commonly considered for growing patients with curves of roughly 25–45 degrees (Cobb angle). The decision depends on the curve, its location, and how much growth remains — your physician confirms whether bracing is right.

Does a brace cure scoliosis?

No. A brace is intended to prevent a curve from getting worse during growth, not to straighten an existing curve. Stopping progression can help a child avoid surgery later.

How many hours a day is the brace worn?

Full-time braces are typically prescribed for many hours per day, while nighttime braces are worn during sleep. Your prescribing physician sets the exact wear schedule, and consistent wear strongly affects results.

Are scoliosis braces only for children?

Bracing is most effective in growing children and adolescents. Adults with scoliosis may use bracing for pain relief and support rather than to change the curve.