Are there any non-surgical options to correct scoliosis?
There is currently no way to permanently reduce a scoliotic curvature without surgery. For adolescents, wearing a brace until fully grown may prevent a curve from getting worse, but it will not reduce the severity of the curve. Adults may be able to control their pain, improve their posture, and even slightly reduce a curve temporarily with exercise, yoga, chiropractic care, massage, and other treatments, but again this will not result in any permanent correction. Chapter 3 is devoted entirely to discussing alternative treatments. menu How much correction should I expect? The extent to which surgery can straighten your spine depends on several factors, which are explored in more detail in the book. The primary factor that determines the amount of correction achievable is the current level of flexibility in your spine. Simply put, the more flexible your spine is, the more it can be straightened. A spine becomes less flexible as one ages. Therefore, young children and some younger adults
