4. Casting
One treatment option that may be suggested is referred to as a casting. This treatment is typically done instead of bracing when the patient is younger. It is often used with infants. Casting will help to mold the spine of the infant so that it grows back into the normal position as soon as possible. It will help keep the spine in a specific position so that it will grow straighter and helps the curve disappear.
The cast is often made with plaster of Paris. The infant will wear the cast around the section of their back that has started to curve. While this may seem uncomfortable, it can aid in helping the curve of the spine straighten out. Often times the cast does not have to be worn for very long as the healing process will begin right away. Casting can help prevent the need for surgery later in life.