If you google search “Schroth Physical Therapy,” you will likely see pictures of people doing exercises on these sleek wooden ladder-looking contraptions. They are called Swedish ladders, or stall bars. These ladders are handmade, sturdy, aesthetically pleasing, and perfect for doing Schroth Physical Therapy … and they are $549. Whomp whomp. Swedish ladders are lovely, … Continued
22,000. This is roughly how many breaths each of us will take today. THANK GOODNESS this physiologic process is involuntarily controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Can you imagine being responsible for remembering to breathe 22,000 times per day? While we slumber, or while our brains are busy with another task – working, child-rearing, solving … Continued
Last week our team at National Scoliosis Center attended a Lunch & Learn about Schroth physical therapy (a scoliosis-specific type of physical therapy). The featured guest was one of the Schroth experts with whom we collaborate, Caroline Campesi. This Lunch & Learn allowed our team to learn more about Schroth physical therapy and how it helps … Continued
What is Schroth? How does it differ from regular Physical Therapy? The Schroth method is a conservative physical therapy practice for individuals with scoliosis and kyphosis. This method uses specific exercises and corrective breathing techniques to elongate the trunk and correct the imbalances of the body. The correctional goal is to shape the trunk so … Continued
The Schroth method of physical therapy uses exercises tailored specifically to each patient’s curves.
The team at the National Scoliosis Center has been life-changing in many ways. Upon receiving our daughter’s diagnosis with idiopathic Scoliosis we were left confused and frustrated in our course of action. A great deal of research lead us to Luke and we are very thankful that we found him. He was wonderful in getting … Continued
Within the first 8 months of treatment on my personalized treatment plan of exercises my annual scoliosis X-ray showed an amazing seven degrees of improvement! As a child my back always hurt when I ran. In my mid-thirties my primary doctor mentioned that he thought I had a “bit of scoliosis.” As the decades passed … Continued
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading the word about the power of early detection, advocating for non-surgical treatment options, and supporting our amazing patient community. This June, we were honored to see our mission and clinical research highlighted across several prominent news outlets. From the critical importance of regular childhood … Continued
As we recognize Scoliosis Awareness Month this June, National Scoliosis Center encourages parents to prioritize early detection—an essential step toward effective scoliosis management. With timely intervention, non-operative treatments such as bracing can often be employed, preventing the need for surgery and mitigating potential long-term complications. National Scoliosis Center also wants to use this month to … Continued
We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Houston, Texas location of National Scoliosis Center. Located at 4828 Central Loop Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77081, the Houston center is poised to extend the same exceptional care and support that have become synonymous with National Scoliosis Center. Whether you are seeking our signature … Continued