Conservative Scoliosis Management

Scoliosis is a condition whereby the spine is curved. Majority (80%) of scoliosis cases occur during puberty although recently more cases are noted in the aging population. The reason for scoliosis to occurs is still largely unknown but factors such as genetics, hormones, nutrition and weight has elements that will affect the person. Just posture is NOT a good explanation for scoliosis as many children have poor posture but does not develop scoliosis. In the past 10-15 years, scoliosis management has undergone lots of research especially in conservative treatments such as exercises and bracing methods. Conventional management of scoliosis in the past just resorted to “sit and wait” method and if the spinal curve progresses and get worse then spinal surgery is an option. Call us or email to find out what other options are currently available.

Come and See the Difference in Conservative Management for Scoliosis Before it Gets Too Late

Many years ago we only focused on scoliosis in a growing child which is still a crucial period to observe but during the last decade more and more older adults are also developing scoliosis termed De Novo Scoliosis due to degenerative disc disease and arthritis. At First Markham Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Dr. Clement Liu and Dr. Jessica Tsang has been trained to conservatively treat the various types of scoliosis of all ages using the latest evidence based medicine. If you want to learn more about either practitioners, go to About Us section.

Many factors have to be assessed to determine the proper care for scoliosis and should not be dismissed if the curve progresses. There are many health implications from untreated or improperly treated scoliosis that are progressing such as chronic back pain, spinal deformity leading to cosmetic outlook or even respiratory and cardiovascular issues for severe cases. A trained professional in scoliosis management should properly address these issues and try to help before the curve progresses. Many cases can be left alone with no progression but there are those aggressive cases that if not managed properly can lead to life time disabilities. Call us or email to schedule an appointment to see whether something should be done and what options are there instead fo sitting and waiting.

Scoliosis and Exercises

At the clinic, we can properly help you or your child deal with this sudden diagnosis with proper management and guidance based on the latest evidence. Our practitioner is trained in exercises directly geared to help with scoliosis termed Physiologic Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) specifically Schroth exercises for scoliosis and SEAS. Different then pasted exercises or passive treatments done for scoliosis which evidence has shown to have little of no effect in reducing curve progression, new evidence has shown PSSE if done properly can help reduce curve progression or even reverse some curves at the the growth period. Please Call us or email to schedule an appointment to see whether scoliosis exercises are right for you or your loved one.