My name is Hailey.  I have been coming to the Hey Clinic since 2016 to be treated for my scoliosis. When I was first diagnosed with scoliosis, I was 11 years old. At the time, the curves of my spine were around 18 degrees and 10 degrees. I was a competitive dancer and volleyball player […]

Vitamin D and Bone Health from our Physician Assistant Kristina Stanson Most people are aware that calcium is vital for supporting bone health and preventing fractures, but did you know that vitamin D is just as important? Vitamin D mediates the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are essential elements in building strong bones.  In addition […]

For every new bracing patient, I review the importance of brace wear compliance at the measuring appointment, then again at the fitting, and really every time I can say it, I remind them how important it is to wear their brace.  I talk about the BrAIST study, that shows the direct correlation between brace compliance and […]

Rachel is a wonderful 15 yo young lady from Tennessee diagnosed with scoliosis just a couple of years ago with a curve in the upper 40’s, possibly low 50’s.  She then had follow-up X-Rays just recently when experiencing increased pain, and her curves had jumped up to around 90 degrees x2. Her family made the […]