Scoliosis Surgery Prevention Program
A Realistic Alternative for Families Seeking long-term Non-Surgical Solutions for Severe Scoliosis
If you’ve been told surgery may be the next step, you’re not alone and you may still have options.
As curves progress, surgical thresholds can come quickly timing matters.
For many families, the idea of spinal fusion feels like a last resort.
Many families want to explore all non-surgical treatment options before deciding on scoliosis surgery. Our goal is to provide patients realistic, long-term treatment strategies to help delay or avoid spinal fusion surgery when possible.
Clinician-led. Realistic. Built for a lifelong journey with scoliosis.
We review your child’s case before recommending next steps.
This page is for families who want:
- Clear next steps
- Non-surgical solutions
- Long-term Results
- Delay or prevent surgery
Here’s why families look for alternatives before committing to surgery:
For some patients surgery may be the only and best option, however, our experience doctors have helped 1,000’s of scoliosis sufferers avoid surgery and live happy, normal, and pain free lives.
The ScoliSMART Activity Suit is a personal rehab system for scoliosis, not a brace.
Scoliosis is a whole body condition
The spinal curvature is the most visible aspect of the scoliosis condition, but it may involve genetics, neurotransmitter, and hormones as well
Growth can accelerate change
During growth spurts, curves can progress quickly. Timing and strategy matter.
Preserving options is a plan
Families deserve structured care and clear milestones before irreversible decisions.
Surgical prevention means you don’t skip steps.
Before committing to an irreversible decision, we apply a clinician-guided program designed to improve control, resilience, and function — and we track response over time.
A structured, clinician-guided approach
ScoliSMART provides comprehensive non-surgical care designed to work with the body—not just forcibly control the curve.
Our approach combines genetically guided functional medicine with modern reflexived response rehab tools and techniques.
An honest and realistic assessment
We begin with a clinical X-ray review so your plan starts with real data, not assumptions.
Gain Decisive Momentum
Our 10 day in-office program will start the process of reducing the spinal curve, often below the surgical threshold
Reinforce at home
We turn progress into a daily routine with tools, targets, and monitoring.
The ScoliSMART 3-Step Surgical Prevention Program
Realistic. Sustainable. Created for the lifelong journey with scoliosis.
Step 1
Genetically guided, scoliosis-specific nutrient support
Scoliosis is influenced by biological factors that affect growth, tissue behavior, and neuromuscular control. We use scoliosis-focused testing to identify relevant patterns and build targeted support that strengthens stability during growth.
- Identify actionable patterns that influence resilience and progression momentum
- Personalize nutrient and lifestyle support
- Support neuromuscular stability and recovery capacity
2
10-Day Kick Start Program (in-clinic)
This is how we train the posture control system. We use intensive, clinician-led rehab to correct asymmetrical patterns, strengthen stabilization, and get momentum going the right way, right away.
- Correct asymmetrical reflex patterns
- Improve spinal stabilization
- Strengthen brain-to-muscle communication
- Enhance balance and coordination
3
Daily use of the ScoliSMART Activity Suit™ (at-home reinforcement)
The Activity Suit turns daily movement into therapy. It reinforces posture patterns trained in-clinic and builds consistency at homeand require less than 10% wear time of a traditional scoliosis brace.
- Allows full range of motion
- Does not compress the rib cage
- Encourages strengthening instead of immobilizing
- Turns daily activity into therapeutic support
What this approach can do
Our goal is to improve stability and function, slow progression momentum, and provide every patient a long-term opportunity for a non-surgical solution.
May help
- Slow or stabilize progression in most patients.
- Improve posture control function, and daily comfort
- Reduce factors that accelerate progression risk
- Provide a patient and parent with a realistic treatment alternative
Start with a No Cost Clinical Strategy Call
Upload your child’s X-rays and basic history. We’ll map out the most effective next steps and explain how our Surgical Prevention program works in your child’s specific situation.
Meet the Physicians Leading Your Child’s Care
Families travel from across the United States and around the world to work with our clinical team. These physicians specialize in modern, non-surgical scoliosis treatment and have helped thousands of patients pursue alternatives to bracing and spinal fusion surgery.
Dr. Clayton J. Stitzel, DC
Dr. Stitzel is recognized internationally for his work advancing modern scoliosis rehabilitation. His research and clinical work focus on integrating genetics, neurology, and metabolic testing into personalized scoliosis treatment programs designed to address the condition beyond the spinal curve.
Dr. Aatif Siddiqui, DC
Dr. Siddiqui brings extensive clinical experience in spine health and musculoskeletal care. Known for his careful and patient-focused approach, he works closely with families to evaluate scoliosis progression risk and guide individualized treatment strategies.
Dr. Brian T. Dovorany, DC
With decades of experience treating complex spinal conditions, Dr. Dovorany specializes in spinal biomechanics and neuromuscular rehabilitation. His work focuses on improving spinal stability, posture, and functional movement patterns in patients with scoliosis.
Cost & Insurance
Many families ask whether insurance will cover ScoliSMART treatment. While coverage varies by plan, some patients are able to receive partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits.
Our team can provide the documentation needed for patients to submit claims to their insurance provider.
- ScoliSMART treatment is also commonly paid for using HSA or FSA funds, which allow families to use pre-tax healthcare dollars.
- To help make care more accessible, flexible payment options and financing plans may also be available.
- If you have questions about cost or insurance reimbursement, our team is happy to help you understand your options during your consultation.
Families Travel From Around the World for ScoliSMART Treatment
For many families, traveling for scoliosis care may feel like a big step—but when it comes to your child’s health and future, finding the right treatment can make all the difference.
Every year, families from across the United States and around the world travel to ScoliSMART clinics seeking modern, non-surgical solutions for scoliosis.
- Many parents tell us the same thing: “We were willing to go anywhere to help our child avoid braces or surgery.” That commitment often leads them here.
- Our clinical team works closely with traveling families to make the experience as smooth as possible. Treatment programs are structured to be efficient, allowing families to complete the most important parts of care in a focused visit, with continued support once you return home.
- For countless families, the trip becomes more than just a medical appointment—it becomes a meaningful step toward giving their child the best possible opportunity for a healthier future.