Seniors / Post Menopause
Adult scoliosis is often a continuation of adolescent scoliosis, but sometimes scoliosis can develop in adulthood. If it is not caused by a traumatic injury, it’s usually the result of disc degeneration, and/or diminished bone density and muscle strength.
In women, degenerative scoliosis is often because of hormonal changes during and after menopause. When menopause occurs, women may have physical changes like lessening height, changes in posture, and pain.
Staying active mitigates the effects of scoliosis such as pain, muscle imbalances, spinal fatigue, and/or postural concerns.
The primary goal is to halt the progression of scoliosis curves, improve mobility, and reduce any pain associated with your condition. Goals include:
Stabilize the curve/s
Mobilize the ribcage
Improve and promote postural correction
Increase strength and endurance
Reduce pain
Improve respiratory function
Combat the effects of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
Usual treatment takes 8–12 weekly sessions but does vary depending on complexity of the curve, symptoms, and medical history. Patients tend to be most successful with at least 10 weekly sessions, followed by intermittent follow-ups over the long term.
An x-ray is required before initiating Schroth therapy. It is best to email your x-rays to us before your first appointment. Alternatively, you can bring your imaging in disc format to your first appointment to be uploaded to your chart.
Ask about additional treatments:
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Utilizing small, thin needles to both activate dormant muscle tissue as well as release hypertonic muscles. This can be a great tool to reduce both acute and chronic pain, as well as improve mobility.
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The use of suction to distract tissue, increasing blood flow to improve healing and mobility.
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Soft and Deep Tissue Mobilization. Hands-on techniques intended to release tightness, trigger points, and restrictions in the muscles and fascia. This technique can be useful in addressing tight musculature and other soft tissues around the curvature resulting in improved mobility of the curve.
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A thorough assessment will determine if there are shortened muscles in the body that are contributing to the patient’s diagnosis. We provide both assisted stretching, as well as instruction on how to properly stretch at home.
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The body can become deconditioned for a variety of reasons: due to pain, surgery, sedentary lifestyle, and even wearing a brace. The importance of core, hip, and back strength can not be understated for those with scoliosis or spinal diagnoses, especially those who are considering bracing, are currently braced, or who have been braced in the past.
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In contrast to exercise performed purely for fitness, therapeutic exercise isolates a particular muscle group that is weak or dysfunctional. These will be implemented to complement the Schroth Method.
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Stiffness in the joints can be addressed by applying graded pressure to the joint surface.
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Put simply, re-training the brain, as well as the brain-to-muscle pathways. Visual, tactile, and verbal cueing is used to accomplish neurological re-education.
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Our ability to balance declines with age. This natural decline is accelerated with scoliosis, kyphosis, and other spinal conditions, due to a shifting center of mass. We, therefore, stress the importance of balance training as part of spinal rehabilitation, in order to prevent falls.
80 minute evaluation: $330
50 minute follow-up: $235
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