physiotherapy for scoliosis Archives

Jan

2026

How Scoliosis Physical Therapy Helps Restore Mobility & Posture

Berke Armutlu

Introduction Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine, forming an “S” or “C” shape when viewed from behind. It is diagnosed when a spinal curve reaches 10 degrees or more on an X-ray (Weinstein et al., 2008), and the spine often rotates as well, making the condition more complex. If left untreated, scoliosis can … Read more

Dec

2025

Does Pregnancy Affect Scoliosis? Why Regular PSSE Matters

Annie Simmonds-Miller

Pregnancy is a joyful and transformative time, but for women with scoliosis, it can come with extra concerns. Many expectant mothers wonder whether pregnancy might worsen their scoliosis and what steps they can take to protect their spine. In this blog, we’ll explore how pregnancy can influence scoliosis and why it’s crucial to work with … Read more

Nov

2025

Scoliosis Physiotherapy: How targeted Exercises Correct a Curved Spine

Samantha Green

Why do we use physiotherapy? Scoliosis develops and progresses by following Stoke’s Vicious Cycle. It starts with a trigger, which 80% of the time is idiopathic (unknown). Due to the effects of gravity, asymmetrical loading of the spine occurs which then means the spine grows asymmetrically, creating a scoliotic posture, and so on. The best … Read more