Many adults 45+ discover they have scoliosis only after an x-ray for back pain and are told to wait until they are “ready for surgery.” In many cases, scoliosis-specific exercise (PSSE) and conservative care can reduce pain, improve posture, and help you stay active long before surgery is ever considered – and sometimes without needing … Read more
Non surgical scoliosis treatment like the Schroth Method and SEAS approach is often the best first step, but when a child’s curve reaches around 50 degrees and keeps progressing, it is important to seriously consider scoliosis surgery. In our Utah clinics in Lehi and St George, we focus on conservative care while also helping families … 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
Whether training for a race, trying to stay in shape, or just wanting to be healthier, we all have intentions of exercising or being more active. So why is it then, that so many of us fall short when it comes to our goals of being active? I see it all the time when it … Read more
