Devices like inversion tables have flooded the market in recent years as the U.S.'s appetite for consumerism and quick fixes has soared. We think it’s important to address them as a unit to help you all distinguish between passive and active treatments for scoliosis.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to “poke the bear”, look no further than asking an orthopedist specializing in spinal disorders what he or she thinks of adult bracing for scoliosis…doctors absolutely hate this. Most will immediately tell you that you will get weaker and your scoliosis will get worse if you are an adult and start wearing a brace.

So your kid was just recently diagnosed with scoliosis. Where do you go from here? Are they eligible for a brace? Will it be a nighttime-only brace or a full-time (21 hours/day) brace? Will it prevent them from having to have surgery? Navigating the world of scoliosis bracing can be daunting. Consider this your instruction manual.