A new article in the New York Times examines the potential benefits of a scoliosis treatment known as the Schroth method. The author, who has reportedly dealt with scoliosis throughout her life, details how the recurring pain she feels and the myriad opinions about her potential method of treatment led her to seek out this therapy. The therapy relies on strengthening and stretching of the spine, with the specific regimen hinging on the severity of the person’s scoliosis and their unique frame. The Scoliosis Research Society, which has yet to acknowledge the potential assistance that physical therapy could bring, has used a growing body of research as a reason to further analyze the benefits of the Schroth method.
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