Scoliosis.
A scoliosis curve deserves a careful, specific answer at any age. We use the Schroth Method to slow progression in growing spines, hold ground in adult curves, and give you agency over your own spine.
Curves that benefit most.
Schroth Method has strong evidence across adolescent and adult scoliosis. The earlier we start, the more options we have. The later we start, the more careful we are.
Newly diagnosed adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
When the school screen or pediatrician finds a curve. The next step is often a Schroth-trained PT, before or alongside bracing.
Adult idiopathic and degenerative scoliosis
Curves carried from adolescence or developing later in life. Schroth holds ground, manages pain, and rebuilds strength around the curve.
Mild to moderate curves (10 to 30 degrees)
The sweet spot for Schroth-only management. Evidence supports slowing or stabilizing curve progression with consistent work.
Moderate to severe curves (30 to 45 degrees)
Often paired with bracing in growing spines. In adults, paired with strength, manual therapy, and pain management.
Pre and post-surgical conditioning
Before and after spinal fusion, when indicated. Pre-surgical strength predicts smoother recovery, at any age.
Kyphosis (Scheuermann's, postural)
Schroth principles apply to sagittal-plane curves as well, in adolescents and adults. Often paired with strength and postural work.
How we work.
Every body with scoliosis is its own puzzle. A teenager carries different concerns than an adult who has lived inside a curve for decades. We build the plan for the body in front of us.
One therapist, every visit
Schroth requires continuity. The same therapist watches the same body change over months, which is the whole point of how we are set up.
Family in the loop, when relevant
Parents are welcome in sessions for younger patients, especially at the start. We send written summaries after every evaluation and re-evaluation.
Coordinated with bracing and surgery
We talk with orthotists and orthopedic surgeons regularly. Bracing schedules, pre-surgical conditioning, post-surgical rehab, all coordinated.
What we'll likely use.
Each plan is custom. These are the modalities that come up most often for this audience.
Schroth Method
The foundation. Three-dimensional postural correction taught one-on-one over a course of sessions.
Manual therapy
To free up the joint mobility and tissue tone that Schroth corrections then rebuild around.
Postural restoration
Breath and pattern work that supports the Schroth foundation, in adolescents and adults alike.
What to expect on your first visit.
Your evaluation
Conversation with you and a parent
What was found, when, by whom. Recent imaging, any bracing, any pain. What the teen wants out of this, the words matter.
Postural and curve assessment
Standing, sitting, forward bending. Range of motion, breath patterns. The Cobb-angle interpretation is correlated with how the curve actually behaves in the body.
Curve pattern mapped
Schroth classifies curves by pattern. We walk through your specific pattern with the teen on a mirror, age-appropriate language, no jargon dump.
First correction taught
One Schroth-specific posture and one breath pattern, practiced enough times that they could repeat it at home. Photos sent for reference.
Written plan to parents and primary care
Cadence, what to track between visits, when to expect re-evaluation. Sent the same evening as a PDF.
Simple rates, no surprises.
We accept select insurance plans directly. For plans we're out-of-network with, you pay at the visit and we provide a superbill for reimbursement. HSA and FSA accounts are accepted. Ask us about your specific plan before booking.
Initial evaluation
- Full evaluation paired with same-visit hands-on treatment
- Personalized treatment plan in writing
- Hands-on treatment same visit
- Take-home program emailed after
Follow-up session
- Continued manual therapy and movement work
- Program progression and review
- Same therapist, every visit
- Package rates available for courses of care
You probably want to know.
Do you take patients whose curve is already braced?
Yes, and often. Bracing and Schroth complement each other. We help the teen brace better, stay strong inside the brace, and use breath to preserve mobility.
How often do they need to come in?
Typically weekly for the first 8 to 12 weeks, then tapering. Some patients stay on a monthly check-in cadence indefinitely, especially through growth or during flare-ups.
What is the daily homework like?
Two or three Schroth-specific positions, ten to fifteen minutes a day. We pace it to what is realistic alongside school and sport, not what is theoretically maximal.
Do you work with the orthopedic surgeon?
Yes. With your consent, we share evaluation summaries and progress notes. We are familiar with most New York City pediatric scoliosis surgeons and can coordinate care.
Hands-on care, crafted around you.
Every plan begins with a thorough evaluation. Thirty minutes of direct one-on-one time with your dedicated therapist, within a sixty-minute visit. No rotations, no rush.