Discovery Scoliosis

04/02/2025

We are here to help with your scoliosis needs! If you have any questions, give our office a call at 250-287-8487 or email us at info@discoveryscoliosis.ca.

03/28/2025

Dr. Josh West is certified to assess, prescribe, and fit patients with innovative 3D customized Scoliosis Braces. If you have questions about this treatment option, we will be happy to book you an assessment with Dr. West to see if this is the right approach for you! Call 250-287-8487 to inquire.

02/19/2025

Meet Dr. Josh West! If you have any questions about our services, give our clinic a call at 250 287 8487. We would love to hear from you!

01/16/2025

This 14 year old female who presented with 48° thoracic curve and a 42° lumber curve was treated at ScoliCare with our bracing system and ScoliBalance, our physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise program.

Individual results may vary.

01/03/2025

We are here to support, educate and manage your scoliosis condition.
Please email us at: info@DiscoveryScoliosis.ca for any questions you may have.

12/13/2024

Only 12 more days until Christmas! We hope everyone has a safe & happy holidays.
- Discovery Chiropractic Team

11/18/2024

Dr. Josh West was away at an Advance Scoliosis and Hyper-Kyphosis Course in Phoenix, Arizona over the weekend!!
This was a great review and added information to stay on the forefront of cutting-edge treatment and management of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Adult Scoliosis. It is exciting to have the knowledge and expertise of treating this complex condition right here in Campbell River.

06/09/2024

06/09/2024

Why Screen for Scoliosis?
Screening for scoliosis is important because it helps to identify the condition early, which can be crucial for effective treatment. Scoliosis is a condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine, and it can lead to various complications if not treated properly. Early detection through screening can allow for interventions that may prevent the progression of the curve, potentially avoiding more invasive treatments like surgery later on.

Regular screening is particularly important during the growth spurts of adolescence when scoliosis can develop rapidly. It’s recommended to have a scoliosis check twice between the ages 10-12 for girls and at least once for boy around 13 years, when the spine is still growing. Although there are ways to self-check for scoliosis, these methods are not always reliable and should never replace a professional assessment. Often times scoliosis does not become noticeable to the untrained eye until the curves are larger.

The goal of screening is to observe the spine and catch the condition early enough to be treated before causing further damage or pain2. Treatments for scoliosis can range from non-invasive methods like scoliosis specific exercises and 3D custom bracing to more intensive interventions such as surgery, depending on the severity and progression of the spinal curvature.

06/02/2024

Could you recognize scoliosis in a child or loved one?

Regular checking for the signs of scoliosis in growing children and teens can lead to early detection and more options for treatment. Use the cues below as a guide for early warning signs:

- Uneven shoulders
- Prominent shoulder blade
- Visible curve
- Uneven hips
- Asymmetrical waist

If you notice anything unusual, please get in touch.

05/26/2024

In support of Scoliosis Awareness Month, Discovery Chiropractic's scoliosis department will be hosting free scoliosis screening clinics on Friday, June 14th and Saturday, June 15th, 2024. Phone 250 287-8487 to book your screening time. Scoliosis can affect all ages however, it is especially import to screen children prior to or during their peak growing years. Girls should be screened 10-12 years-old and boys 13-15 years-old.

Vancouver Island Scoliosis and Kyphosis Experts