The Schroth Method for Scoliosis - Page 3

Pat58 · 12-07-13, 01:06 PM

How exciting - keep us posted and good luck!

videofit · 12-07-13, 09:54 PM

Watched this video of a 52 year old woman talking about improvement she got at her three-month checkup.

This video shows exercises for a flat thoracic area, which is what I have and which is what I suspect is causing my breathing problems and heart palpitations.

So don't give up hope and don't listen to doctors who tell you nothing can be done. All the patients in these testimonials were told the same thing and look at them now! It breaks my heart that so many people and children will never know about this treatment, causing unnecessary suffering.

videofit · 12-07-13, 10:56 PM

Just found another exercise which looks like it's for the lumbar region. I hope I don't have to do the one requiring the bars. Can't imagine setting something like that up in my apartment. The floor work looked okay though and easily managed.

videofit · 12-07-13, 10:58 PM

Here is the SpineCor brace.

videofit · 12-10-13, 12:44 PM

Some exercises you do could actually make your scoliosis worse. That is what concerns me. You need specific exercises prescribed for your condition.

On the reviews page they briefly mention other treatments.

videofit · 06-25-14, 07:12 PM

Update -- found a PT who does Schroth but isn't certified yet. She incorporates it into her work and plans to get certified next year in Germany and open up a studio.

I was relieved to know that my scoliosis is mild -- only 7 degrees in my lumbar region. My pelvis is slightly off. I have to strengthen one side and weaken the other to bring myself into balance eventually. So we've been working on strengthening the quadratus lumborum with special postures and using the Reformer, a stick (like a broom handle), ways of walking, various exercises to strengthen hips. I also have to sit on a small pillow under only one butt cheek. Do that in my car and at work as well. Have to remind myself whenever I stand to tuck my pelvis under to flatter my back since I have lordosis and shift hip slightly forward, even when walking. I'm so uncoordinated!

I will give it a year and then have another xray to see if I'm making progress. My insurance pays half so I'm out of pocket $37.50 per visit, going weekly.

Pat58 · 06-26-14, 08:20 AM

Videofit I'm very happy for you that you've found a practitioner. I'm just living with mine, making life tolerable with stretch breaks at work and different kinds of yoga. I wish you all the best.

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12-07-13, 01:06 PM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	How exciting - keep us posted and good luck!

12-07-13, 09:54 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Watched this video of a 52 year old woman talking about improvement she got at her three-month checkup. This video shows exercises for a flat thoracic area, which is what I have and which is what I suspect is causing my breathing problems and heart palpitations. So don't give up hope and don't listen to doctors who tell you nothing can be done. All the patients in these testimonials were told the same thing and look at them now! It breaks my heart that so many people and children will never know about this treatment, causing unnecessary suffering. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

12-07-13, 10:56 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Just found another exercise which looks like it's for the lumbar region. I hope I don't have to do the one requiring the bars. Can't imagine setting something like that up in my apartment. The floor work looked okay though and easily managed. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

12-07-13, 10:58 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Here is the SpineCor brace. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

12-10-13, 12:44 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Some exercises you do could actually make your scoliosis worse. That is what concerns me. You need specific exercises prescribed for your condition. On the reviews page they briefly mention other treatments. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

06-25-14, 07:12 PM
videofit Join Date: Dec 2002	Update -- found a PT who does Schroth but isn't certified yet. She incorporates it into her work and plans to get certified next year in Germany and open up a studio. I was relieved to know that my scoliosis is mild -- only 7 degrees in my lumbar region. My pelvis is slightly off. I have to strengthen one side and weaken the other to bring myself into balance eventually. So we've been working on strengthening the quadratus lumborum with special postures and using the Reformer, a stick (like a broom handle), ways of walking, various exercises to strengthen hips. I also have to sit on a small pillow under only one butt cheek. Do that in my car and at work as well. Have to remind myself whenever I stand to tuck my pelvis under to flatter my back since I have lordosis and shift hip slightly forward, even when walking. I'm so uncoordinated! I will give it a year and then have another xray to see if I'm making progress. My insurance pays half so I'm out of pocket $37.50 per visit, going weekly. __________________ “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Krishnamurti

06-26-14, 08:20 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Videofit I'm very happy for you that you've found a practitioner. I'm just living with mine, making life tolerable with stretch breaks at work and different kinds of yoga. I wish you all the best.