Schroth Method Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a laterally rotated curvature of the spine that becomes apparent in generally healthy children around the time of puberty. It is diagnosed when spinal curvature (cobb angle) is greater than 10 degrees. When it comes to scoliosis and spine curvature, you want the least invasive treatments without interrupting your life.

Schroth Method is a low-impact form of physical therapy with exercises designed to stop curve progression, improve posture and enhance your quality of life. In some cases, it can even prevent the need for spine surgery.

A Schroth-certified physical therapist has advanced training and can customize a physical therapy program based on your age, skeletal maturity and specific spine curvature.

What Is Schroth Method?

Schroth Method is a physical therapy approach to treating scoliosis and spine curvature, with exercises tailored to each patient’s specific curvature.

Schroth physical therapy can help stop your scoliosis from progressing and lower your chance of needing surgery. The goal is to:

• Make you more aware of your posture
• Help correct your posture by improving muscle strength
• Improve breathing quality and increase lung capacity
• Decrease joint pain related to muscle imbalances from the spinal curve

Who Benefits?

Patients of all ages with scoliosis or spine curvature can benefit, including:

• Children, adolescents or young adults with a diagnosis of scoliosis — whether or not you wear full- or part-time bracing
• Lateral curvature of the spine or exaggerated normal curves
• Underwent spine surgery and experiencing issues with pain, stiffness or limited function
• Asymmetrical posture and experiencing pain or stiffness