This June, Look a Little Closer with ScoliScreen

June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, and at Bay Area Scoliosis Center in Alameda, we’re encouraging everyone to do something simple but powerful: pay closer attention to how the people we love are carrying themselves.

Scoliosis is often first noticed by a caring parent, friend, or partner — spotting an uneven shoulder, a tilted stance, or a subtle posture change. That moment of awareness, followed by action, can make all the difference.

This year’s theme: Notice. Check. Act.

What is scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a three-dimensional sideways curvature of the spine affecting about 3% of the population. It commonly appears during adolescence (especially during growth spurts) but can develop at any age. Many cases start without pain, making them easy to miss until the curve progresses.

Early detection opens the door to effective non-surgical options and better long-term outcomes.

What does “noticing” actually look like?

It takes just a few minutes of caring observation. Now that it is swimsuit season, we often see a lot of patients who present after a parent or loved one notices asymmetries while in bathing suits. Stand behind your child, sibling, friend, or partner while they’re relaxed and look for:

  • Uneven shoulders (one higher than the other)
  • A more prominent shoulder blade
  • Uneven hips or waist creases
  • Noticeable changes in posture over recent months

ScoliScreen is an online resource to help you check your loved ones at home. This free tool, developed by ScoliCare, makes it simple and convenient to assess possible signs of scoliosis from the comfort of your own home and offers guidance on next steps. It’s designed for educational purposes to support awareness and early detection.

Try ScoliScreen for free here →

What to do if you notice something (or ScoliScreen flags a concern)

Trust your eyes — and the results of the screening — and take action. Contact a scoliosis specialist for a professional evaluation. At Bay Area Scoliosis Center in Alameda, we provide comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults using advanced 3D scanning, ScoliBrace® custom bracing, ScoliBalance® exercises, and Chiropractic BioPhysics® techniques.

We create personalized, non-surgical treatment plans designed to stop progression, reduce curves where possible, and improve posture and function.

Not every curve needs intervention — but every concern deserves clear answers and the widest range of options.

This month, be the person who notices

Early detection often starts at home. This June, take a moment to Notice. Check. the people in your circle using your own observation (especially during swimsuit season) and helpful tools like ScoliScreen. Your attention could make a profound difference in someone’s long-term health and quality of life.

Ready to Move Forward with Confidence? Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or a loved one, Bay Area Scoliosis Center in Alameda is here with expert, compassionate care. We offer free consultations to discuss your situation and outline personalized next steps.

Schedule yours today:

  • Call (510) 225-6469 (main line) or (510) 769-0125
  • Alameda Office: 1708 Park St., Suite 130, Alameda, CA 94501 Conveniently located just over the Park Street Bridge, in the same building as Alameda Brewing and Crispian Bakery, right next to Alameda Natural Grocery.

Visit bayareascoliosiscenter.com to learn more about ScoliBrace®, our approach, and patient stories.

Your spine — and your loved ones’ spines — deserve the best non-surgical care available. With early action and the right support, meaningful improvement is absolutely within reach.