ScoliCare North Dakota

09/11/2026

"Nothing hurts yet, so do we really need to do anything?" is a common question our clinicians hear. But the absence of pain does not mean the absence of progression.

Scoliosis does not always announce itself with pain, especially early on. But an untreated curve can quietly affect how the spine responds to treatment over time, how the lungs function in more severe cases, and how mechanical stress is distributed across the discs and joints as the years go on.

The window where care can make the greatest difference is often before symptoms become the loudest thing in the room.

If you or your child has not had a scoliosis check in a while, it is worth booking one. Call our clinic or visit our website to get in touch with our team.

09/10/2026

Back to school season means new routines and a great opportunity to take a closer look at your child's posture.

Dr. Mandy Dietz, our scoliosis clinician here at ScoliCare North Dakota, shares what to watch out for: uneven shoulders, a shifting ribcage, pants that sit higher on one side, or uneven wear on the legs of their jeans. These are the kinds of subtle changes that are easy to miss but worth paying attention to.

If something does not look quite right, do not wait. Reach out to our clinic, connect with us on social media, or visit our website to request a free X-ray evaluation. Our team will take it from there.

09/09/2026

Could you recognize the signs of scoliosis early?

Join Dr. Mandy Dietz, our Head Scoliosis Clinician at ScoliCare North Dakota, as she brings her free scoliosis seminar to five locations across North Dakota.

The session covers curve progression, how scoliotic curves develop, radiological red flags, and how to distinguish idiopathic scoliosis from cases that need further investigation. Practical knowledge designed to give health professionals greater confidence when scoliosis walks through the door.

Registration is free. Choose the date and location closest to you.

1️⃣ Minot | Thursday 24 September
2️⃣ Jamestown | Thursday 8 October
3️⃣ Fargo | Thursday 29 October
4️⃣ Dickinson | Thursday 19 November
5️⃣ Bismarck | Thursday 10 December

Register to secure your place https://scolicare.com/north-dakota/scoliosis-red-flags-seminar/

This free educational event is designed to give health professionals practical knowledge and greater confidence when assessing patients who may present with scoliosis.

09/09/2026

Could you recognize the signs of scoliosis early?

Join Dr. Mandy Dietz, our Head Scoliosis Clinician at ScoliCare North Dakota, as she brings her free scoliosis seminar to five locations across North Dakota.

The session covers curve progression, how scoliotic curves develop, radiological red flags, and how to distinguish idiopathic scoliosis from cases that need further investigation. Practical knowledge designed to give health professionals greater confidence when scoliosis walks through the door.

Registration is free. Choose the date and location closest to you.

1️⃣ Minot | Thursday 24 September
2️⃣ Jamestown | Thursday 8 October
3️⃣ Fargo | Thursday 29 October
4️⃣ Dickinson | Thursday 19 November
5️⃣ Bismarck | Thursday 10 December

Register to secure your place https://scolicare.com/north-dakota/scoliosis-red-flags-seminar/

09/08/2026

Scoliosis looks different at every stage of life, and that is exactly what makes this work so meaningful.

Meet our Scoliosis Rehabilitation Therapist, Rachel! Every patient who walks through the door comes with their own story, their own diagnosis, and their own goals, and building a program around that individual is what she loves most about being part of this team. When she is not in the clinic, you will find her crocheting -- this time it's a blanket with pumpkins for fall 🎃

Ready to take the first step? Our North Dakota team is here and happy to hear from you.

08/31/2026

Getting a scoliosis diagnosis is not just a clinical moment. For a lot of people, it is an emotional one too.

The worry about looking different, keeping up, or what life might look like from here does not always get talked about in the same breath as X-rays and treatment plans. But it is just as real, and it deserves just as much space in the conversation.

If this resonates with you or someone you know, share it with them. This part of the journey deserves attention too.

08/19/2026

If you or your child gets headaches regularly, scoliosis might be worth considering as part of the picture.

It is not the most obvious connection, but the two can be linked in a few ways. Uneven posture from a spinal curve can pull on the muscles of the neck and upper back, creating tension that builds into headaches. In some cases, particularly once growth has slowed, curves can become more compressive and place pressure on nerves. There is also emerging research around how a curved spine may affect the flow of fluid around the brain and spinal cord.

New or worsening headaches are not something to brush off, especially for someone already living with scoliosis. They can be a sign that something is shifting.

Save this and bring it up with your clinician at your next visit.

08/17/2026

One of the most common concerns we hear from parents about bracing is whether wearing a rigid brace will weaken their child's trunk muscles over time. It is a fair question, and research now gives us a clearer answer.

A study looked at trunk muscle endurance in 33 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis treated with bracing alongside a scoliosis specific exercise program. What they found was the opposite of what many families fear: trunk muscle endurance improved, not declined.

The takeaway is an important one. Bracing paired with the right exercises can support strength and spinal stability rather than take away from it.

A huge thank you to our research team - Rose Mirenzi, Dr. Juan du Plessis, Dr. Tamara Pooke, and Dr. Jeb McAviney - for contributing this work to the global scoliosis community!