Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
An International Organization Dedicated to the Education, Research and Treatment of Spinal Deformity
Our Mission is to Foster Optimal Care for All Patients with Spinal Deformities
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Adolescents

Non-Operative Treatments

Observation / Alternative Treatment

Observation
Observation is generally for patients whose curves are less than 25-30º who are still growing, or for curves less than 45º in patients who have completed their growth. Scoliosis surgeons often wish to observe the scoliosis every few years after patients complete their growth to make sure it does not progress into adulthood.

Alternative Treatment
Alternative treatments to prevent curve progression or prevent further curve progression such as chiropractic medicine, physical therapy, yoga, etc. have not demonstrated any scientific value in the treatment of scoliosis. However, these and other methods can be utilized if they provide some physical benefit to the patient such as core strengthening, symptom relief, etc. These should not, however, be utilized to formally treat the curvature in hopes of improving the scoliosis.

Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Congenital Scoliosis
Early Onset Scoliosis
About Early Onset Scoliosis
Infantile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis
Other Types of Early Onset Scoliosis
Treatment
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adolescents
Adults
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
Spondylolysis
The Aging Spine
Commonly Asked Patient Questions
Frequently Asked Scoliosis Questions
What Are My Treatment Options?