Align Therapy Utah Blog

Living With Severe Scoliosis
Scoliosis is often talked about in numbers — degrees, progression rates, surgical thresholds. But behind every curve is a person navigating real decisions, real fears,

Why Specialized Physical Therapy Matters for Scoliosis and Spine Care
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

Avoiding the Wait and See Approach for Scoliosis With the Schroth Method
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

Cold Plunge, Sauna, and Massage in Lehi: How Contrast Therapy Can Support Your Back and Your Health
“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

Schroth Method Scoliosis Treatment in Utah: What Most Doctors Still Miss
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

When Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work: The Real Problem With “Just Do These Exercises”
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

From Tropical Skies to Frozen Ground: What a Cold Snap Teaches Us About Scoliosis and Back Pain
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

What 80 Mosquito Bites In Puerto Rico Taught Me About Scoliosis, Back Pain, And Preparation
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

Is Physical Therapy Still Worth Trying for Scoliosis?
This week, I met with a new patient who came into our clinic for back pain related to scoliosis. During her discovery visit, she shared

Why Scoliosis Treatment Needs Specialists: How Schroth Training Levels Up Your Care
A story I see all the time Someone walks into my clinic in Lehi or St George Utah, sits down, and says something like: >

AUTHOR
David Butler
Align Therapy
"We help people with scoliosis and spine problems avoid surgery, reduce pain, and improve posture even if you have been told to wait and see if it gets worse."

