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. … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … Read more
