Treating Scoliosis in Adolescents is really just a race to control the curve while they finish growing and avoid progression. Sometimes this takes years, and sometimes this takes months. There aren’t many other conditions so dependent on growth. Racing the Sun for Geodes! (Check out the youtube video of our adventure) A week ago, my … Read more
One of the common things we see in the clinic is people who have recently undergone scoliosis correction surgery. And yet, still, I have people ask me if we treat patients post-surgery. The answer is a definite YES! Even though we have a large focus on scoliosis specific exercise to avoid surgery, I am not … Read more
That’s right! Take a load off, ease up, because we here at Align Therapy, your home for PT (or physical torture, physical terrorism, or pain and torture as some of our patients have come to call it) want you to rest! We bet you never thought we’d say that, huh? Yes, we preach from the … Read more
What is meant by good or bad posture? It is very common for Physical Therapists to get a lot of questions about posture. When most people think of posture, they think it means to sit up straight or not to slouch. But what is posture really? Posture simply refers to the position of your body … Read more
As a spine specialist I tend to see a lot of complicated cases involving scoliosis or back pain. Lately, I have seen quite a few interesting cases that are more complex or have been going on for a long time. What is interesting to me is how similar the complex cases are to the simple … Read more
Fall in Utah comes with quite a few headaches. Going back to school is one for many of my patients, as well as for their parents. For some, just the change in seasons brings on allergies that lead to headaches. For others, headaches are a part of every season. Lately, I have been seeing many … Read more
I have never been a runner, especially a distance runner. Before training for a half marathon the furthest I have ever ran was around 4 miles. Training for the American fork half seemed very daunting and definitely out of my comfort zone, but it has always been a goal of mine. I am … Read more
It seems like everywhere we look these days, people are looking for a quick fix. Whether it is with our health or meals, or even relationships…we want everything to happen fast. My son is a great example of this. Being seven years old, he wants everything to happen at lightning speed, and when it doesn’t, … Read more
My name is Bryan Smith, and I’m currently a physical therapy student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT. I’ve had the opportunity to receive part of my education at Align Therapy in Lehi, UT, and let me tell you that this is a great place! You will not find more dedicated … Read more
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. As such, it is one of my favorite months of the year! This month gives me a chance to get the word out about one of my passions: Scoliosis Treatment! Since 2015, we have been dedicated to the proactive treatment of scoliosis to help those with spinal deformity avoid … Read more
