Scoliosis 3DC was established after Dr. Marc Moramarco discovered the Schroth Method of Germany and used it to help his daughter reduce one spinal curve and halt progression of another. He is truly passionate about the Schroth Method and has dedicated much of the last five years instructing adolescents, adults and post-surgical patients in this conservative, yet effective scoliosis exercise treatment method.
What is the Schroth Method?
The Schroth Method is curve-pattern specific scoliosis exercise. This means exercises prescribed and taught are for each patient’s unique curve and uses Schroth rotational breathing. We also add instruction in activities of daily living and the load-altering protocols Physiologic® and 3-D Made Easy®. These Scoliologic® exercises were developed by Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss and together make for a comprehensive, custom scoliosis treatment program offering strategies to manage scoliosis over his/her lifetime. It is a winning combination!
Our goal is to arm the scoliosis patient with the know-how and skills to manage scoliosis, so surgery is never necessary.
Simply stated, the Schroth Method, est. Germany 1921, allows the patient to bring the musculature supporting the spine into balance. This is accomplished via the very unique three dimensional scoliosis exercises for spinal stabilization and are specific to each individual’s unique scoliosis curve pattern. The Schroth Method allows patients to work toward improved spinal symmetry while performing the scoliosis exercises.
Scoliosis Treatment at Scoliosis 3DC
Our goals are to help you, or your child, achieve as many of the following benefits for the spine as possible:
- Halt scoliosis curve progression – in adolescents, strive for reduction
- Create a stable, more balanced spine
- Improve postural appearance
- Improve pulmonary capacity via corrective breathing for scoliosis and active rib mobilization
- Decrease vertebral rotation
- Relieve or reduce pain caused by scoliosis
- Improve strength and flexibility
- Maintenance of corrections during daily activities
- Avoid scoliosis surgery
- Educate & empower by providing the tools to manage one’s unique spinal curve(s)
- Post-surgical scoliosis treatment: improve posture, maintain stability above/below the fusions, reduce pain
What is three dimensional correction for scoliosis?
3 Dimensional Correction for scoliosis – hence, 3DC- is used because scoliosis is a three dimensional condition, not just a lateral curvature of the spine. The principles used to manage scoliosis via all of the scoliosis exercises taught are based on correction of the scoliotic spine in three planes: the sagittal, frontal and transverse. To be effective, an exercise-based therapy approach for scoliosis must address the spine in this way. The Schroth three-dimensional approach also incorporates self-elongation and corrective breathing techniques, making the Schroth Method and ‘Best Practice’ protocols used the treatment of choice in alternative scoliosis treatment and management.
In our opinion and more importantly experience, to prevent scoliosis progression, the non-invasive Schroth Method approach is a far better alternative to observation – or ‘do nothing’ for scoliosis, an effective adjunct to bracing for scoliosis, and a viable and worthwhile approach to scoliosis management for those who do not want or opt for scoliosis surgery. The Schroth Method has also been extremely helpful for post-surgical scoliosis patients to stabilize the spine above and below the fusions and to help reduce pain.
Scoliosis Questions: 781-938-8558 or info@scoliosis3dc.com
*Scoliosis protocols used at Scoliosis 3DC are outlined in “Three Dimensional Treatment for Scoliosis” by Christa Lehnert-Schroth, P.T. and “Best Practice in Conservative Scoliosis Care,” by Dr. Hans-Rudolf Weiss.
"Dr. Moramarco is extremely knowledgeable and deeply committed to the well-being of his patients. He offers a new beginning to those of us who have lived most of our lives as scoliosis patients without hope." JW - New York