Replied by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 07/20/2025
Glitzy, the Alexander Technique is purported to straighten out scoliosis to some degree. Google it.
Replied by Mama to Many (TN) on 07/23/2025
Dear Glitzy, Walking poles and walking are a good thing to for scoliosis, but from experience, are a part of treating the problem and maintaining good health.
Three years ago I had severe hip pain and learned it was my scoliosis. (I am now 58. I had mild scoliosis as a child and had no idea it would grow much worse as I aged.)
I had two weeks of intensive physical therapy at a Clear Scoliosis Clinic in Florida, following up with a custom brace at night and continued PT at home. They were able to reduce my scoliosis curves and home bracing and PT helped me to maintain the correction. Just as when you get braces on your teeth you must follow up with a retainer for a long time or teeth will go back to the original position over time.
Adult scoliosis, untreated, can grow worse faster and faster.
Mmsg suggests the Alexander Technique, which also looks like a good program.
The important thing is to work on strengthening the muscles that support the spine and the posture and this will take work on a daily basis.
I have used ballet to continue strengthening my back muscles and posture. Pilates is another option.
I feel better at 58 than I did at 48 and even 38. I have more strength than I have had my entire life. (I have never been athletic.)
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Mama to Many (TN) on 07/23/2025
Dear Glitzy,
Walking poles and walking are a good thing to for scoliosis, but from experience, are a part of treating the problem and maintaining good health.
Three years ago I had severe hip pain and learned it was my scoliosis. (I am now 58. I had mild scoliosis as a child and had no idea it would grow much worse as I aged.)
I had two weeks of intensive physical therapy at a Clear Scoliosis Clinic in Florida, following up with a custom brace at night and continued PT at home. They were able to reduce my scoliosis curves and home bracing and PT helped me to maintain the correction. Just as when you get braces on your teeth you must follow up with a retainer for a long time or teeth will go back to the original position over time.
Adult scoliosis, untreated, can grow worse faster and faster.
Mmsg suggests the Alexander Technique, which also looks like a good program.
The important thing is to work on strengthening the muscles that support the spine and the posture and this will take work on a daily basis.
I have used ballet to continue strengthening my back muscles and posture. Pilates is another option.
I feel better at 58 than I did at 48 and even 38. I have more strength than I have had my entire life. (I have never been athletic.)
~Mama to Many~
