New Study Shows Scoliosis-Specific Exercises Can Reduce Progression of Severe Curves In Adults With Scoliosis
A recent retrospective long term cohort study on adults with severe scoliosis showed that scoliosis specific exercises can reduce the progression of severe curves in adult idiopathic scoliosis.
The study conducted by Dr. Negrini of the Italian Scientific Spine Institute examined the results of 34 adult idiopathic scoliosis patients who had undergone scoliosis specific exercise and concluded that this treatment could improve upon natural history of scoliosis in adults and therefore should be considered as a first line treatment for adults with painful or severe scoliosis, especially for those patients refusing to consider surgical intervention for their scoliosis. Link to Article
Avoiding Scoliosis Scoliosis Surgery in Adulthood
Since surgical intervention is often a risky proposition for older adults, those adults with scoliosis related pain and disability should consider a program of scoliosis specific exercises like Nu-Schroth as a way of managing their scoliosis to relieve their pain and avoid a lengthy and complex scoliosis surgery.
Antonia Castro says
18-Jul-2015 at 17:03What kind of exercises?
Dr Brett Diaz says
19-Jul-2015 at 14:28Antonia,
The study suggests that the exercises must be specific for scoliosis. So while the exercises provided in the study were SEAS exercise, it is our opinion that there is no reason to believe that these conclusions would not apply to other scoliosis specific exercises like the Nu-Schroth Method.
radha roland says
18-Jul-2015 at 17:09Can scoliosis specific exercise help an adult with scoliosis who’s has a Herrington rod since 1982? Are there any classes in SF Ca.?
Dr Brett Diaz says
19-Jul-2015 at 14:32It is possible since the forces that drive a scoliosis to get worse are not necessarily stopped by fusing the spine. If those forces are what is causing your pain then it is possible that scoliosis specific exercises could help your pain. Each case is different and must be evaluated individually but we have helped post op patients with our Nu-Schroth Scoliosis Specific exercise programs. I would recommend that you give us a call at (800) 943-1254 for a Free Phone Consult to discuss your particular case further. Dr. Brett Diaz, D.C.
Elise Lehman says
19-Jul-2015 at 14:28Do I have to go to Italy to get relief?
Dr Brett Diaz says
19-Jul-2015 at 16:05No, we have 17 locations here in the US that provide scoliosis specific exercise. Click Here to find the location nearest you.
veronica natalia says
20-Jul-2015 at 02:48Doc, please cek email
Dr Brett Diaz says
21-Jul-2015 at 07:36Veronica, Please email me back where you live. Perhaps I may know a provider near you that can help.
Jorge says
30-Aug-2018 at 12:02Hi Doctor Brett I live in Denver and i would like to know if there is a location here where i can go and get treatment I just turned 40 years old and i have congenital scoliosis I’ve been told.
Dr Brett Diaz says
9-Sep-2018 at 12:06We do have an office in Denver, Co, fortunately. Here is the link to the information about the Denver office: https://scoliosistreatmentalternatives.com/2641/denver-colorado/
We would love to have a chat with you about your scoliosis, we have plenty of success with adults your age, to make an appointment over the phone go to the link below.
https://scoliosistreatmentalternatives.com/free-scoliosis-phone-consult-adult
Clayton Secord says
20-Jul-2015 at 10:25I CAN NOT GO TO YOUR SEMINAR BECAUSE I LIVE IN ORLANDO.
Dr Brett Diaz says
21-Jul-2015 at 07:31Clayton, We have an office is Tampa that we do the Schroth classes, which isn’t too far from you. If that might work for you then give us a call at (800) 943-1254 for a Free Phone Consult to discuss your case of scoliosis further.
Richard says
16-Sep-2015 at 06:00How about Africa??
Dr Brett Diaz says
17-Sep-2015 at 06:18Rchard, I sorry but we do not have any clinics in Africa at this time, but you may be able to find another SpineCor provider in South Africa.
zevy l says
1-Jul-2016 at 06:51I want to know if those specific excursuses reduces the curvature or not? thanks and if you know by studies by approx how much it reduces curvature?
Dr Brett Diaz says
9-Jul-2016 at 16:14Zevy,
Click on the link in the article to read the study specifics for curve reduction in adults.
Kathleen Diane Thomas says
8-Jul-2016 at 06:39I am in York Pa.