Navigating Scoliosis with Confidence: Supportive Care for a Strong, Adaptable Spine
Evidence-informed scoliosis assessment, exercise therapy & movement management for adolescents and adults. Empowering children, teenagers, and adults to move freely, build capacity, and manage spinal health through thorough evaluations, clear education, and personalised active rehabilitation plans.
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Michael Sherry
MSK Physiotherapist
“Having a curved spine does not mean your back is fragile or structurally failing. Active strength training restores a carefree relationship with your back.”
Understanding Scoliosis — What It Is (and What It Isn’t)
Scoliosis is defined as a three-dimensional curvature of the spine measuring greater than 10 degrees on an X-ray, combining a lateral (side-to-side) curve with a gentle rotational component. The human spine is an exceptionally strong, adaptable structure, and movement confidence reduces fear and protective guarding.
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Our 3-Step Clinical Approach
01. 3D Active Movement & Rotation.
Whether supporting Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), Adult & Degenerative curves, or Postural shifts, we prescribe targeted 3D exercises incorporating thoracic rotation, lateral bending, and sagittal extension.
02. Lumbopelvic Stability & Core Strength.
Building symmetric endurance in the deep abdominal wall, paraspinals, and gluteal musculature provides a strong dynamic foundation, helping offload sensitized spinal joints during daily activities.
03. Breathing & Rib Cage Expansion.
Rotational curves can influence rib positioning and asymmetric rib flare. We integrate 360-degree diaphragmatic breathing re-education to improve rib expansion, thoracic mobility, and trunk stabilisation.
Clinical Screening & What to Expect
When to Seek Screening & Triage: Look for uneven shoulder heights, waist or hip asymmetry, rib prominence on Adam’s Forward Bend Test, or back fatigue. Curves exceeding 20 degrees warrant prompt referral to a paediatric or orthopaedic spine team, and urgent medical review is mandatory for red flags (night pain, fever, weight loss, weakness, or bladder/bowel changes).
What to Expect at Your Consult
We complete a comprehensive clinical history, objective physical examination, postural and sport movement retraining, and a clear daily home exercise program.
4 Tips for Living Well
Gentle full-range movement is safe to explore
Regularly pushing into the end of your available joint range is safe and healthy.
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Stay active in general sports and strength training
Nothing is automatically off-limits just because of the scoliosis diagnosis. It’s still a case-by-case basis. To be honest, our general rule is: explore as many physical endeavours and sports as you can. The most important thing is your enjoyment and participation.
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Track teen height every 3–6 months for Peak Height Velocity
It’s helpful to monitor change over time, not merely a single measure at one point in time.
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Focus on function and confidence over symmetry.
We grow like trees; never the same left and right!
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Frequently
asked questions
Have questions about scoliosis screening or referral pathways? Call (07) 2150 0505.
Physiotherapy cannot reverse structural bony curves or cure scoliosis. Our evidence-informed treatments aim to improve muscle strength, support posture, maintain joint mobility, manage pain, and enhance overall functional confidence.
No. An X-ray is not required prior to your first visit. If our registered physiotherapists identify clinical indicators that warrant formal imaging, we will guide you on referral pathways to your GP or medical team.
Bracing decisions depend on the degree of structural curvature (typically evaluated for curves between 20 and 40 degrees in growing adolescents) and maturity status, managed directly by pediatric orthopedic specialists alongside physiotherapy. For gym workouts and heavy lifting: in most cases, yes, progressive resistance training is safe and beneficial for building muscle and bone strength, and we will guide you on comfortable loading progressions.
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Disclaimer
Every body is unique, and so is every recovery journey. While the team at Abound Physio is dedicated to supporting your health, mobility, and wellbeing, specific results will vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed. Please speak with one of our qualified physiotherapists for advice tailored to your individual needs.