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 … Read more
Many people are sent to general physical therapy for scoliosis and get standard core exercises and stretching. Their pain may improve a little, but the curve keeps progressing because the treatment is not scoliosis specific. In this article, I explain why scoliosis specific exercise like PSSE and the Schroth method matters, the risks of relying … Read more
If you or someone you love lives with scoliosis, “wait and see” is no longer the only option. By retiring the old passive approach, choosing scoliosis-specific exercise like PSSE and The Schroth Method, and working with a therapist who truly specializes in scoliosis, you can move into 2026 with less pain, more confidence, and a … Read more
Chronic low back pain rarely disappears on its own; the tissues often need help to heal. At Align Therapy, we use focused and radial shockwave plus EMTT, combined with targeted strengthening, to stimulate your body’s healing response, reduce pain, and rebuild support around your spine. When Back Pain Stops Healing On Its Own I often … Read more
If you or someone you love has scoliosis, you do not have to just “wait and see” or rush straight to surgery. By educating yourself, finding support, working with a scoliosis specialist, asking better questions, and taking proactive daily steps, you can often get better results from non-surgical scoliosis treatment and feel more in control … Read more
Many people learning the Schroth Method for scoliosis feel like if they cannot do every exercise perfectly at home, it is not worth doing at all. In reality, consistent, “good enough” practice – even at 50% of how it looks in the clinic – can still support your spine, breathing, and confidence. Perfection is not … Read more
At a recent workshop here in St. George, Utah, I presented on the connection between headaches and the jaw joint (TMJ). At the start of the workshop, I asked attendees what they were hoping to gain from the presentation. Two responses stood out: In this post, I want to explain how headaches and TMJ pain … Read more
Many people with scoliosis are told to simply watch and wait or try generic core exercises that are not specific to their spinal curve. Research shows that scoliosis requires a far more targeted approach. The Schroth Method is the most researched non surgical scoliosis treatment using scoliosis specific exercise.
One patient returned to our clinic 7 years after starting scoliosis exercises and surprised us with how well he was doing. His spinal curve had improved by 5 degrees, his posture looked strong, and his low back pain had eased – all thanks to quiet, consistent effort over time. In this article, you’ll learn his … Read more
I often think back to one patient, “Mark” (name changed for privacy), who came to me after 3 years of nearly complete inactivity. In his late 30s, he had gradually become more sedentary—sitting on the couch after work, avoiding sports and leisure activities because his back ached, declining to walk much beyond his immediate needs. … Read more
