Developed in the 1920’s, The Schroth Method has become widely recognized as the most researched and used conservative treatment of those with scoliosis and kyphosis. It was developed in Germany by Katharina Schroth, who found herself dealing with her own scoliosis and finding movements and exercises that improved the look and feel of it. One-hundred … Read more
Many people who hear the term “scoliosis” think of a condition that develops in childhood or the teenage years. But there’s another form of scoliosis that’s present at birth: congenital scoliosis. This spinal condition develops due to abnormalities in the spine during fetal growth, creating a curvature that’s visible early in life. This type of … Read more
Scoliosis and kyphosis treatment commonly involves diagnosing the spinal curve with an x-ray as well as consistent follow-up using x-rays to see if the curve is getting worse. Many times, if a child with scoliosis is braced, they will also have x-rays to check the fit of that brace. Receiving this many x-rays during adolescence … Read more
