Scoliosis Exercises

Why Progression Skyrockets in Curves Over 30 Degrees

Untreated, scoliosis often progresses to 45 degrees or more, which is when doctors start recommending surgery. This is extremely frustrating because the same doctors typically suggest you “wait and watch” your child’s mild scoliosis (curves less than 20 degrees) to see if it’s progressing. ScoliSMART™ doctors never recommend waiting. Early intervention is crucial because scoliosis …

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Only Involuntary Exercises Stop Scoliosis Progression

Another serious issue with scoliosis bracing is that bones cannot grow properly without intermittent pressure. The theory behind bracing is that it will open the inside of the curve (the concavity) by removing pressure and encouraging growth on the concave side of the curve (the convexity). But you need intermittent pressure on bones to stimulate …

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Exercises Target the Root of Scoliosis

Although we don’t know the exact causes of idiopathic scoliosis, research does show that miscommunication between the brain and body causes its progression. The postural control centers in the brain should create automatic responses and send out a signal that the body is not balanced, but they don’t. We use patented scoliosis equipment and exercises …

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