Schroth DC Blog

 

Information to help treat scoliosis. Read for articles about the Schroth Method and how it can help stop curve progression and eliminate pain.

 
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Botox and Scoliosis

Looking for more non-operative options to treat your child’s scoliosis? Enter Botulinum Toxin, aka, Botox, Hollywood’s favorite neurotoxin.

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Physical Therapy, Exercise, Osteoporosis Caroline Campesi Physical Therapy, Exercise, Osteoporosis Caroline Campesi

We are BoneFit™ Certified! (Exercise for Osteoporosis)

“BoneFit™ is an evidence-informed exercise training workshop, designed for healthcare professionals and exercise specialists. It provides instruction on the most appropriate, safe and effective methods to prescribe and progress exercise for individuals with low bone density and minimize their risk of falls and fractures.

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Schroth Method, Posture, Scoliosis Caroline Campesi Schroth Method, Posture, Scoliosis Caroline Campesi

Torso Re-Shaping

Ok, I know what you’re thinking…I’m going to try to sell you on some crazy contraption to the likes of the waist trainers that the Kardashians use and promote. Make some grandiose promises about body transformation that sound too good to be true…Not quite, although torso re-shaping can seem pretty magical.

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What is Spondylolisthesis?

There’s a good chance you’ve encountered this long, imposing word while attempting to read through your lumbar MRI report. These reports can be full of words that hold very little or no meaning to the average human. Today we will attempt to shed light on a common occurance in scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, or for short, listhesis.

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Foundations of The Schroth Method

Many of us humans move through life at breakneck speed. All of these obligations take up A LOT of headspace. We often miss the small details unfolding around us. How does this tie into the Schroth Method? What I’m describing above is called awareness. (The popular buzzword for this is Mindfulness.) The Schroth Method requires a great deal of awareness; more specifically, it requires a great deal of body awareness.

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Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Bracing Caroline Campesi Schroth Method, Scoliosis, Bracing Caroline Campesi

Bracing for Scoliosis 101

So your kid was just recently diagnosed with scoliosis. Where do you go from here? Are they eligible for a brace? Will it be a nighttime-only brace or a full-time (21 hours/day) brace? Will it prevent them from having to have surgery? Navigating the world of scoliosis bracing can be daunting. Consider this your instruction manual.

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The Hip Flexors

Tight hip flexors can lead to Lower Crossed Syndrome, a common contributor to low back pain. Find out why this is often overlooked in medical settings, as well as how to assess and treat this common condition.

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Welcome to Schroth DC!

We look forward to sharing information about the Schroth Method with you to help lengthen your spine and your life. We love seeing you live your best lives, regardless of your diagnosis. Cheers to a new year and the birth of Schroth DC!

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