Scoliosis is often talked about in numbers — degrees, progression rates, surgical thresholds. But behind every curve is a person navigating real decisions, real fears, and real life. In this conversation, Carolyn shares her journey with severe scoliosis — a journey that began in adolescence with a 34-degree curve and a “watch and wait” recommendation […]
Not all physical therapy is created equal. Many people with scoliosis are put into generic back or core programs in busy clinics and then walk away thinking, “Physical therapy didn’t work for me.” For scoliosis and spinal deformities, treatment needs to be specific to your curve and delivered one-on-one by a therapist who truly understands
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When you are told to “wait and see” In my clinic in Lehi, Utah, I often meet adults who tell a familiar story. They were diagnosed with scoliosis as a teen, sat in a room with an X-ray up on the light board, and heard some version of, “Your curve is mild. We will just
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“It’s Utah. Why are we paying to get in cold water?” I hear this joke a lot. We live in Utah. It is cold for a good part of the year. Yet cold plunge studios are popping up everywhere, and people are lining up to jump into 45-degree water with their friends. I’ve worked with
Too many people with scoliosis in Utah are never offered the Schroth Method, even though it is a specific, evidence-supported scoliosis treatment. After 11+ years using Schroth at Align Therapy in Lehi and St. George, I still meet patients who say, “I wish I had known about this earlier.” You deserve more than a “wait
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If you’ve tried PT and it didn’t help your chronic pain, back pain, scoliosis, or spinal deformity, you may not have had true, specialized physical therapy. A generic list of exercises is not the same as a deep evaluation, hands-on treatment, and a plan built around your unique spine and history. At Align Therapy in
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On a recent flight back from Puerto Rico, I watched the world outside my window change from bright tropical greens to frozen whites in what felt like minutes. The deep South and East, places that are not used to this kind of cold, were suddenly covered in ice. Roads shut down, pipes burst, and travel
On a family trip to Puerto Rico, I ended up with more than 80 mosquito bites because I waited to use repellent until I was already miserable. Scoliosis and back pain often work the same way: problems creep in quietly, and by the time you really notice them, things feel overwhelming. General exercise is helpful,
A story I see all the time Someone walks into my clinic in Lehi or St George Utah, sits down, and says something like: > “I’ve been told my scoliosis is mild. > > I’ve done some core exercises, been to a PT, saw a chiropractor for a while, but my back still hurts and
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Many people with scoliosis are told long lists of things they “can’t” do – no running, no lifting, only gentle exercise. In my experience, most spines are far less fragile than that. With individualized, non-surgical scoliosis treatment and the right progression, most adults can safely stay active, strong, and doing the things they love. The
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