Why Do You Need Schroth Scoliosis Therapy?
Do any of these apply to you?
- ☐ My scoliosis is worsening, with increasing curvature and pain.
- ☐ Spinal pain interferes with my daily life.
- ☐ My breathing capacity has been reduced by scoliosis.
- ☐ Poor posture has affected my confidence.
- ☐ I am considering surgery but want to try conservative treatment first.
- ☐ I have spinal kyphosis that limits chest mobility and causes pain.
Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy could be your solution!
Introduction to Schroth Therapy
Schroth therapy was founded in 1921 by Katharina Schroth in Germany. Living with scoliosis and finding bracing ineffective, she developed targeted breathing techniques and corrective exercises to manage the condition. Today, the Schroth method is the most widely recognized, evidence-based approach for scoliosis and other spinal deformities, practiced in specialized physiotherapy clinics worldwide.
1) What is the Schroth Method?
The Schroth Method is a nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis that uses a classification-based, systematic approach to achieve the best outcomes. Through hands-on mobilization and customized active exercises, it helps guide the curved spine toward a more natural and functional position. The goals of Schroth exercises are to:
- Deceleration of further progression
- Restoring muscular symmetry and alignment of spine/pelvis
- Increase chest mobility, expand collapsed area of rib cage
- Decrease pain caused by the deformity
- Improve overall movement pattern and function
- Increase body awareness and confidence
2) Who it’s for ?
All ages, regardless of the severity of scoliosis. In addition, people with kyphosis or other spinal deformites, modified Schroth principles can also be applied for improvement of pain, posture and function. Your motivation, commitment, and discipline will grow as you understand the goals and effect of the therapy, with the main focus on achieving lasting postural changes.
3) What treatment looks like?
Specific hands on passive, passive-assistive and active mobilization techniques are mandatory in case of structural-functional limitations. The exercises can be performed while standing, sitting or lying down. Poles, wall bars and therapeutic balls can also be used to assist in correcting scoliosis.
Schroth exercises, although different from person to person, include three important components:
- Muscular Symmetry – Stretch tight muscles, strengthen weak ones.
- Breathing – Use breath to rotate spine, reshape rib cage.
- Postural Awareness – Train with mirrors, avoid harmful positions.
4) What results can be expected after completing a Schroth program? Most patients see visible improvement in the degree of their spine curvature after completing a Schroth program. The length of the program may vary, but typically includes between 5 to 20 sessions. The length and frequency largely depend on the patient’s tolerance and the extent of the scoliosis. However, a long-term commitment to the Schroth guidelines is necessary to make this treatment successful.