Not all physical therapy is created equal. Many people with scoliosis are put into generic back or core programs in busy clinics and then walk away thinking, “Physical therapy didn’t work for me.” For scoliosis and spinal deformities, treatment needs to be specific to your curve and delivered one-on-one by a therapist who truly understands […]
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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
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If you’ve tried PT and it didn’t help your chronic pain, back pain, scoliosis, or spinal deformity, you may not have had true, specialized physical therapy. A generic list of exercises is not the same as a deep evaluation, hands-on treatment, and a plan built around your unique spine and history. At Align Therapy in
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This week, I met with a new patient who came into our clinic for back pain related to scoliosis. During her discovery visit, she shared a story I hear several times each week. She explained that she had tried many treatments over the years — including pain management, chiropractic care, and physical therapy. While some
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A story I see all the time Someone walks into my clinic in Lehi or St George Utah, sits down, and says something like: > “I’ve been told my scoliosis is mild. > > I’ve done some core exercises, been to a PT, saw a chiropractor for a while, but my back still hurts and
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Many people are sent to general physical therapy for scoliosis and get standard core exercises and stretching. Their pain may improve a little, but the curve keeps progressing because the treatment is not scoliosis specific. In this article, I explain why scoliosis specific exercise like PSSE and the Schroth method matters, the risks of relying
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If you or someone you love lives with scoliosis, “wait and see” is no longer the only option. By retiring the old passive approach, choosing scoliosis-specific exercise like PSSE and The Schroth Method, and working with a therapist who truly specializes in scoliosis, you can move into 2026 with less pain, more confidence, and a
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If you or someone you love has scoliosis, you do not have to just “wait and see” or rush straight to surgery. By educating yourself, finding support, working with a scoliosis specialist, asking better questions, and taking proactive daily steps, you can often get better results from non-surgical scoliosis treatment and feel more in control
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Many people with scoliosis are told to simply watch and wait or try generic core exercises that are not specific to their spinal curve. Research shows that scoliosis requires a far more targeted approach. The Schroth Method is the most researched non surgical scoliosis treatment using scoliosis specific exercise.
I often think back to one patient, “Mark” (name changed for privacy), who came to me after 3 years of nearly complete inactivity. In his late 30s, he had gradually become more sedentary—sitting on the couch after work, avoiding sports and leisure activities because his back ached, declining to walk much beyond his immediate needs.
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