The teenage years are full of struggles and challenges already, and then some teens have the added trial of having scoliosis during this crucial time. As a parent, how do you make sure you are doing the best things for them? Sadly, the system is not set up to provide you with the best and … Read more
Scoliosis is very common in our world. Up to 3% of the population has scoliosis when they are children, and adult onset scoliosis is much more common than we realize! (can be up to 25% of the aging population) Chances are you know someone who has scoliosis…even if they might not. So, the good news, … Read more
A common comment from the scoliosis and spinal deformity patients I see is “I wish I would have found you guys sooner”. This is after they start to see the benefits from specialized spine treatment that is truly one on one with the therapist. One of my favorite things to do in this great state … Read more
After being diagnosed with scoliosis, there are a number of different treatment options available for managing back pain and reducing the curvature. For adolescents with certain degrees of scoliosis, bracing is one of those options. Getting a brace can be a little intimidating, so let’s talk about what to expect about the process. Orthotics and … Read more
Being diagnosed with any medical condition, at any age, can always be difficult. Unfortunately, in medicine, there are different conditions where the cause is unknown. A common orthopedic diagnosis that fits into this category is frozen shoulder; we know there are risk factors that make a person more likely to develop the condition, however, we … Read more
Were you diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager? Were you one of the “lucky few” who got to wear those bulky, hot, and fashionable and trendsetting braces? Maybe some of you had surgery and have since recovered and moved on with your life. Have you wondered, did my scoliosis just disappear from my healthcare provider’s … Read more
In 2015, I decided to open my own practice in Lehi Utah to make specialized treatment in scoliosis more accessible. Until then, scoliosis specific exercise treatment wasn’t available within 250 miles. Since then, I have been asked many times what the difference is, and if all Physical Therapists treat scoliosis. Being a scoliosis specialist, I … Read more
A common question I get with new scoliosis patients at my clinic in Lehi, Utah is “How are you going to “fix” my scoliosis?”. Even though scoliosis treatment has come a long way, we still can’t fix it completely. Here is why. What causes scoliosis? First off, we need to think about what scoliosis is … Read more
Yesterday, while treating a patient with scoliosis at my clinic in Lehi Utah, I was asked an interesting question. I get questions all the time about scoliosis and most of the time they are very similar. “Jimmy always sits in weird positions while doing his homework. I keep telling him to sit up straight but … Read more
As a Physical Therapist who specializes in the treatment of scoliosis using The Schroth Method in Utah, I get asked this question frequently. Does the Schroth Method for scoliosis really work? The answer is a definite YES! …with some clarification. Some days as a physical therapist in Lehi, Utah, I feel like I am the … Read more
