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Behind The Brace Podcast

A place for honest conversations about Scoliosis and Chiropractic Care with Dr. Mandy Dietz.

Dr. Mandy Dietz began this podcast with the hopes of educating families about Scoliosis diagnosis's and the options available to those living with Scoliosis. She wanted to create a place where open dialogue and conversations could be had between families and practitioners alike. A search to find the best care for her daughter's congenital scoliosis led us to specializing in the most advanced proto

cols for scoliosis, including Scolibrace. In 2014, her office was one of the first clinics in the United States to have this technology available.

10/23/2025

📣 Have you heard the news?!? 🚨 We’ve got an exciting update that was announced on the podcast this week!

In the season finale episode, Dr. Mandy shares some exciting news about her clinic and the new resources coming to the North Dakota area. Listen & subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.Behindthebrace.com to learn more!

06/22/2023

These are some of Dr. Mandy’s favorite pregnancy resources. Be sure to listen to episode 35 to find out What You Need To Know About Pregnancy and Scoliosis! Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at the link in our bio.

06/20/2023

Have you noticed a change in a child or loved one?

Regular checks for signs of scoliosis can lead to early detection and better opportunities for treatment.

Use the cues in the image as a guide for early warning signs.

Subtle signs you may notice are:

🚨One shoulder higher than the other.

🚨One shoulder blade more prominent than the other.

🚨One hip or waist indent appears higher than the other.

🚨A visible S or C curve shape in the back.

Don’t watch and wait, make sure you see a scoliosis professional should you notice a change.

05/02/2023

Have you ever wondered what you could be doing to be more proactive about a scoliosis diagnosis?

Here are our top 5 tips to help you take control of your own care!

1️⃣Get second opinions early - different providers will have different tools and suggestions.

2️⃣Never wait to get an X-Ray assessment - if you've been told there's a possible curve and haven't gotten X-Rays, get them!

3️⃣Explore Bracing Options.

4️⃣If there's a family history of scoliosis, get your child checked before the age of 10 for a spinal screening and follow at least every 6-12 months through the age of 14.

5️⃣Build your care team to manage scoliosis early. Your team may change, but getting ahead of the curve is extremely important.

Which tip helped you the most today? Tell us in the comments!

04/17/2023

Which of these pain management tips for Scoliosis do you already do?

02/03/2023

The more you know…

01/12/2023

Reminder: you’re not alone in your scoliosis struggles. 🥰 Binge the Behind The Brace Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at the link in our bio to get encouragement and support for your scoliosis journey!

12/13/2022

4 Tips for adulting with scoliosis during the college years:

1️⃣The recommendations for adults with a brace change from full time wear in your high school years to 6-8 hours of wear in the college years. If your brace still fits, talk to your care provider about continuing to wear it part-time.

2️⃣You will need to find new care providers in your new community for college. Talk to your care provider to find out who they can refer you to for chiropractic care, massage therapy, and any other care providers you need to connect with.

3️⃣Communicate your expectations clearly to your new care providers and be sure to include past care routines.

4️⃣Choosing a pro-active care plan of regular chiropractic care helps keep your bio-mechanics as normal as possible. This means it can help your spine have better movement, help your discs stay healthy, and have a better overall quality of life.

11/15/2022

Do you wake up wondering why you can’t feel your hands? Experiencing numbness or tingling in your hands ever day might be a common problem for various reasons, but it is not normal. This is something Dr. Mandy asks her patients frequently. If your answer is, “yes,” then this episode is for you!

Listen to episode 26 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at the link in bio today!

11/07/2022

When it comes to scoliosis, we can get so focused on the disease that we forget about the people behind it. A diagnosis like this impacts the entire family in varying ways. If you’ve struggled with how to handle scoliosis and the family dynamic, you’re not alone!

In episode 6 of the Behind The Brace Podcast, Dr. Mandy Dietz highlights the most underused tool that helps families manage a life of scoliosis. Listen to it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at the link in our bio - http://behindthebrace.com/2021/09/14/6-scoliosis-and-the-family-dynamic/

10/25/2022

A common phrase we hear in the chiropractic world is this: “Oh, I’ve just got bad posture.”

But here’s the thing: We all have scenarios that we can relate to where we aren’t sitting with good posture.

However, there’s a difference between bad posture from sitting in a cramped spot all day versus daily issues of not being able to sit up or stand up straight because of back pain or muscle pain.

Listen to episode 23 as Dr. Mandy gives you things to consider about your posture and scoliosis. It’s not just your posture – it could be something else.

Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, BehindTheBrace.com or at the link in our bio.

10/11/2022

When you need encouragement on your scoliosis journey, listen to episode 40 of the Behind The Brace Podcast. 🥰

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