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Scoliosis

What is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is where the spine twists and curves to the side.

It can affect people of any age, from babies to adults, but most often starts in children aged 10 to 15.

Signs of scoliosis include:

• a visibly curved spine
• leaning to 1 side
• uneven shoulders
• 1 shoulder or hip sticking out
• the ribs sticking out on 1 side
• clothes not fitting well

Some people with scoliosis may also have back pain. This is usually more common in adults with the condition.

Scoliosis is a complex condition. From the back, it looks like a sideways curve in a C or an S shape. But what you don’t see with a naked eye is how the vertebrae in the spine rotate as they form a curve. Spaces between the vertebrae may also become compressed in some areas and stretched in others. That’s why physical therapy for scoliosis requires a 3-D approach to address the curve from all angles.

How do we treat Scoliosis?

At Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy we treat patients with scoliosis using the Schroth method. Liz Atha is a trained Schroth best practice practitioner.

The Schroth Method is a physical therapy approach to scoliosis treatment. It is based on exercises tailored to each patient’s spine curvature.

The Schroth Method is a nonsurgical option for scoliosis treatment. It uses exercises customized for each patient to return the curved spine to a more natural position. The goal of Schroth exercises is to de-rotate, elongate and stabilize the spine in a three-dimensional plane. This is achieved through physical therapy that focuses on:

• Restoring muscular symmetry and alignment of posture
• Breathing into the concave side of the body
• Teaching you to be aware of your posture

To find out more or to arrange an appointment with us please call us on 07734054192 or send an e-mail to office@sportandspinalphysio.co.uk