Living with scoliosis can feel overwhelming, especially when pain starts to interfere with your daily life. Not all those with scoliosis will have pain, but it is more common with bigger curves, and as we age. However, you’re not alone, and there are proven strategies to help reduce pain and improve your overall function. Here, …
Scoliosis-specific exercises like the Schroth Method and the Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS) have become pivotal for conservative treatment of scoliosis at our clinics. These evidence-based practices focus on strengthening muscles, retraining posture, and halting or reversing the progression of spinal curves. However, many of my patients, particularly adolescents, often face significant challenges in …
Top Struggles when Treating Scoliosis with the Schroth Method and SEAS Approach: Part 1 Read More »
Starting your scoliosis treatment with the Schroth Method is an empowering first step toward improving your posture, reducing pain, and preventing curve progression. The real magic, however, happens in the follow-up visits. These ongoing sessions are where progress takes shape, adjustments are made, and you truly learn to integrate the techniques into your everyday life. …
What to Expect on Your Follow-Up Visits with a Schroth Therapist Read More »
Developed in the 1920’s, The Schroth Method has become widely recognized as the most researched and used conservative treatment of those with scoliosis and kyphosis. It was developed in Germany by Katharina Schroth, who found herself dealing with her own scoliosis and finding movements and exercises that improved the look and feel of it. One-hundred …
What to Expect at Your First Schroth Method Scoliosis Treatment Read More »
Many people who hear the term “scoliosis” think of a condition that develops in childhood or the teenage years. But there’s another form of scoliosis that’s present at birth: congenital scoliosis. This spinal condition develops due to abnormalities in the spine during fetal growth, creating a curvature that’s visible early in life. This type of …
Understanding Congenital Scoliosis: What It Is and How It’s Treated Read More »
A few months ago, I found myself sitting in a podiatrist friend’s office, waiting for the results of an X-ray. I had been dealing with pain in my feet for what felt like forever, but I assumed it would come and go as it always had, a natural consequence of years of wear and tear. …
When Aches and Pains Choose Us: My Journey with Hallux Rigidus and Scoliosis Read More »
Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. While the spine does naturally curve, scoliosis involves an exaggerated side-to-side curve that can take the shape of an “S” or “C.” This condition affects approximately 2-3% of the population, translating to millions of individuals worldwide. Scoliosis can affect people of all …
Prioritize Scoliosis Self-Care This Scoliosis Awareness Month Read More »
Over the past 15 weeks I have had the opportunity of being immersed in physical therapy treatment for scoliosis. This post is not meant to teach you about scoliosis treatments themselves. It is to tell you a story about my first-hand introduction to scoliosis treatment and my honest thoughts and opinions about scoliosis treatment. https://youtu.be/cmWYhpT6Qfk …
Physical Therapy for Scoliosis: A Student’s Perspective Read More »
