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How bad does scoliosis have to be to get a back brace?

I have scoliosis and want to treat it. How bad does scoliosis have to be to get a back brace?

2 Answers

Check with a spine specialist.
Patients can live with scoliosis. Resort to a back brace if the scoliosis is causing pain. If the pain does not improve, gets worse and starts compromising nerve function, then surgical consultation is warranted.