Call us today on
+44 (0) 207 488 4428
Home
Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis?
What is Hyperkyphosis?
Curvature of the Spine
Causes of Scoliosis
Scoliosis in Children
Scoliosis in Teens
Scoliosis in Adults
Treatment
Initial Consultation
Virtual Therapy
Treatment Courses
Course Dates
ScolioGold Therapy
Scoliosis Exercises
Our Research
Results
Cobb Angle Reduction - Xrays
4 to 14 Years Old
15 to 19 Years Old
20 to 39 Years Old
40 to 59 Years Old
60+ Years Old
Scheuermann's & Kyphosis
Post-Spinal Fusion
Pain Treatment
Patient Stories
Patient Videos
Testimonials
Overseas Patients
Our Clinics
About Scoliosis SOS
Meet the Team
In The Media
London Clinic
Birmingham Clinic
Bristol Clinic
Kingston Clinic
Manchester Clinic
News
Living with Scoliosis
Our Scoliosis Courses
Scoliosis & Other Back Problems
Scoliosis SOS News
Scoliosis SOS Patients
Visiting London
Contact Us
Home
> News
Book an Appointment >
Treatment Dates 2021 >
February 20, 2018
Can Scoliosis Get Better On Its Own?
erika
Living with Scoliosis
When you or someone in your family are diagnosed with scoliosis, it’s normal to wonder if the condition will simply get better on its own. No one wants to go through a potentially arduous treatment for an illness that will eventually resolve itself once things have taken their course. Unfortunately,
scoliosis does not usually get better on its own
. Very minor spinal curves may improve with time, but this is very rare and only happens in the mildest cases of scoliosis. In fact, when left without treatment, large scoliosis curves tend to progress further, getting worse and worse until they’re causing potentially life-threatening problems. The most severe scoliosis curvatures can lead to restricted cardiovascular and respiratory movement.
What can I do to stop my scoliosis getting worse?
You can prevent your scoliosis from getting worse by seeking treatment from your GP. They will usually refer you to a hospital, and the medical professionals there may recommend bracing, physiotherapy, surgery, or any combination of these. When you are diagnosed at a young age, it is typically recommended to wear a back brace until your body has finished growing. The brace will help to prevent the scoliosis curve from progressing any further as you grow. When diagnosed with scoliosis as an adult, physiotherapy and surgery are the most commonly-recommended treatment routes. Only the most severe cases of scoliosis (40-50° and over) require surgical intervention. Typically, the procedure used is
spinal fusion surgery
, which involves attaching rods, hooks, wires or screws to the curved part of the spine in order to help straighten the spine over time. A bone graft is then used to ‘fuse’ the spine into the correct position.
How can physiotherapy help with scoliosis?
Here at Scoliosis SOS, we offer specialised physiotherapy courses for those with scoliosis and other spinal/postural problems. We find that many of our patients do not want to undergo the painful process of surgery and would prefer to follow a physiotherapy treatment plan to help improve their scoliosis. There are a variety of different non-surgical methods that can be used to help reduce the curvature of the spine – here are just a few of the techniques we use to combat scoliosis:
Schroth method
– This method, developed by Katharina Schroth, was introduced in 1921 and has been used ever since. It comprises a series of stretches and exercises that combat the symptoms of scoliosis.
FITS Method –
With an individually-adjusted programme for each patient, this method uses posture patterns to help improve scoliosis.
Taping –
Kinesio tape is sometimes used to help promote correct muscle movements, which can help reduce the pain caused by scoliosis.
Hydrotherapy –
Hydrotherapy is a great way to treat certain symptoms of scoliosis without the strain of doing exercises on dry land.
Visit our
ScolioGold method
page to read about all the techniques we use to treat scoliosis here at the clinic.
Get in touch with Scoliosis SOS today
to arrange a consultation and find out more about our treatment courses.
News Menu
Home
Posts by Category
Living with Scoliosis(90)
Our Scoliosis Courses(32)
Scoliosis & Other Back Problems(142)
Scoliosis SOS News(34)
Scoliosis SOS Patients(51)
Visiting London(3)
10 Most Recent Posts
Formetric Scoliosis Measurement
Scoliosis SOS Featured on BBC One’s A Matter of Life and Debt
Smoking & Scoliosis
Successful Treatment for Scoliosis Patients in Birmingham
Scoliosis SOS: Therapist Sian McGinn at BASRaT Student Conference 2020
Scoliosis Self-Correction
Scoliosis SOS: Bringing Virtual Therapy into the Spotlight
Scoliosis Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Lumbar Lordosis Explained
Common Problems After Spinal Fusion Surgery
Posts by Keyword
30 degree spinal curve
back pain
back problems
bad posture
body image
causes of scoliosis
children
chiropractic
cobb angle
congenital scoliosis
coping with scoliosis
curvature of the spine
dancers
exercise
hyperkyphosis
hyperkyphosis treatment
hyperlordosis
idiopathic scoliosis
juvenile scoliosis
living with scoliosis
lower spinal curve
lumbar scoliosis
mild scoliosis treatment
osteopathy
osteoporosis
overseas patients
patient consultation
patient story
physiotherapists london
physiotherapy
posture improvement
Q&A
questions
schroth method
scoliogold
scoliosis
scoliosis advice
scoliosis and dancing
scoliosis and food
scoliosis and sports
scoliosis Australia
scoliosis awareness
scoliosis clinic uk
scoliosis clothes
scoliosis courses
scoliosis diagnosis
scoliosis diet
scoliosis exercises
scoliosis guide
scoliosis in adults
scoliosis in children
scoliosis in old age
scoliosis in teens
scoliosis ireland
scoliosis news
scoliosis Nigeria
scoliosis pain
scoliosis patients
scoliosis physical therapy
Scoliosis Prognosis
scoliosis research
scoliosis sos
Scoliosis SOS Birmingham
scoliosis sos clinic
scoliosis support
scoliosis surgery
scoliosis surgery risks
scoliosis symptoms
scoliosis treatment methods
scoliosis treatment usa
scoliosis treatments
severe scoliosis
signs of scoliosis
spina bifida
spinal conditions
spinal fusion
spine condition
thoracic scoliosis
treatment
types of scoliosis
visiting london
working out with scoliosis
working with scoliosis
yoga for scoliosis
Posts by Month
2022
February
2021
October
2020
March
February
January
2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
April
March
February
January
2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
2016
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
2015
December
November
August