Schroth Method Results

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The scoliosis success stories presented in our Schroth method results section demonstrate the hard work of a small sample of Scoliosis 3DC® patients. Notably, most of the X-rays featured, all taken at independent facilities, are from patients previously treated for scoliosis at prestigious children’s hospitals and medical institutions from all over the US and Canada.

We include cases of patients who either participated in the Scoliosis 3DC® Schroth therapy program, wore a Chêneau style scoliosis brace, or both. Each result is accompanied by a ‘backstory’ for insights into treatment history.

For patients wearing a brace, X-rays have been taken 24 hours out-of-brace for a true representation of the spine. A scoliosis X-ray taken just out-of-brace, or immediately after scoliosis exercise, will NOT reflect a true picture of the spine.

Results presented are of varying curve patterns and curve apex locations. Right thoracic curves are the most common so those are a majority of results. However, we’ve included thoracolumbar scoliosis curves, double major curves and lumbar scoliosis curves as well. Not every patient achieves scoliosis correction. Results depend on patient-specific factors. The results shown are not meant to guide your specific expectations. Each case is unique.

At Scoliosis 3DC®, we treat patients with all types of scoliosis, including idiopathic, congenital, neuromuscular and degenerative. Results shown are primarily of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, the most common type. Children and adolescents have the best opportunity for measurable Cobb angle improvement, greater than 5º. Adult spines are less flexible, so we discourage adults from expecting Cobb angle improvement. That said, postural improvement can occur in other ways, just not demonstrable on x-ray.

Thank you to the patients who have permitted us to share their images and stories in an effort to help others. Their results defy claims that exercises for scoliosis are of no use. We’ve chosen to post cases with explicit permission with x-rays worthy of publishing.