Curves that are greater than 30 degrees normally require some type of treatment. Bracing is a treatment that is commonly done for mild cases of scoliosis. These braces are worn until the child has reached an age where spinal growth has stopped, and then the brace can be discontinued. Bracing does not correct the scoliosis curve. It only stops the curve from progressing.
Electrical stimulation is another treatment option.
This type of treatment is used for mild to intermediate cases of scoliosis. In this treatment, electrodes are placed in the paraspinous muscles on the convex side of the scoliosis curve. Severe cases of scoliosis require surgery. In most cases, the spine is fused and rodded. Harrington rods are metal rods that are most commonly used.