Scoliosis
Manage curve-related symptoms with targeted strengthening and movement work.
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. In adults, scoliosis often becomes symptomatic when the curve creates muscle imbalance, segmental stiffness, or accelerated arthritic changes. PT helps manage symptoms and maintain function — surgical correction is reserved for severe progressive curves.
Understanding
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis curves are described by their angle (Cobb angle) and shape. Most adult scoliosis is mild and asymptomatic. When symptoms develop, they're typically muscular fatigue, segmental pain, or radicular symptoms from foraminal narrowing on the curve concavity.
Our PT Approach
How we treat Scoliosis
Evidence-based treatment progressed at your pace, with the goal of durable improvement — not just short-term symptom relief.
Typical Recovery Timeline
Adult scoliosis is managed long-term. Most patients see meaningful symptom reduction within 8–12 weeks of structured PT, with ongoing maintenance as needed.
Therapists who treat Scoliosis
Scoliosis — FAQs
Can PT straighten my spine?
PT doesn't significantly change the curve angle in adults — but it can dramatically improve function, reduce pain, and slow the rate of curve-related decline.
Should adult scoliosis patients avoid certain activities?
Most activities are fine. We help identify postures or movements that flare symptoms and modify them. Heavy asymmetric loading and prolonged static postures often need adjustment.
Get expert PT for Scoliosis
One-on-one care with a doctor of physical therapy. Same-week new patient slots typically available.