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 a story I hear several times each week. She explained that she had tried many treatments over the years — including pain management, chiropractic care, and physical therapy. While some … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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 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.
