Can scoliosis be straightened without surgery?
For a lot of people who have just been diagnosed, the answer they are given comes in two parts: wait and see, or wait and then have surgery. Bracing is sometimes added in between. There is rarely a third option presented.
A spinal curve does not develop in a vacuum. It is held in place by the way the body has learned to walk, breathe and load itself over years. The fascia, muscles and rib cage all reorganise around the curve, which is why the curve tends to deepen over time without intervention — and why it is also possible to influence in the other direction with the right kind of movement work.
That is the third option: address the asymmetric movement and pressure patterns that the spine has organised itself around, and the curve has somewhere new to go. We have worked with adults, post-surgery patients, and teenagers using this approach. Curve reduction is not guaranteed for every case, but in many it is genuinely available without surgery or bracing.
If you want our full clinical approach, see our scoliosis page.
How Do We Fix Scoliosis Naturally At Our Scoliosis Clinic BrisBane?
Functional Patterns counteract the motions that lead to the large curve by activating the right muscles in the right sequence. This complex process of movement-based physical therapy has straightened the spines of many clients. If you're searching for a Scoliosis Specialist Brisbane, try our scoliosis clinic.
Functional Patterns is:
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a fraction of the cost of surgery,
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has no downtime,
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addresses the underlying cause of scoliosis,
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and has several other benefits along the way.
Functional Patterns is the best option for people with scoliosis as demonstrated by the results. Clients and professionals should use it as a treatment tool before a major physical event like surgery.
Our one-on-one Functional Patterns training provides mechanical changes. To straighten scoliosis, we focus on a hierarchy of needs. This ensures the body is able to change. These include factors such as:
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Support the fascia and its hydration
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Support the nervous system
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Improve movement patterns
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Support healthy levels of inflammation
WOULD YOU LIKE A SUMMARY OF THE TACTICS WE USE TO STRAIGHTEN SPINES NATURALLY? SEE THE END OF THIS ARTICLE FOR A FREE 11 PAGE E-BOOK SUMMARY.
Let’s look at some cases of scoliosis to see if you can fix scoliosis naturally, without surgery.
Case Study 1
Due to severe head trauma received early last year, training @melissathewong has been a tedious process. Dynamic movement was originally not an option. Her cognitive functions would decline rapidly resulting in dizziness and a loss of balance.
The application of @functionalpatterns correctives (IMAPS) and myofascial release entirely brought about the changes seen here. Training in relation to our biomechanical blueprint targets all systems of the body, including the vestibular system. Therefore, Melissa saw an improvement in her balance and coordination as we began to ramp up her dynamic movement. We are looking forward to continued results from this dedicated client.
Major Structural Change - Naturally straightened scoliosis
OCT 28 2019 > JAN 7 2020 > MARCH 13 2020
✅ IMPROVEMENTS IN SCOLIOTIC CURVE
✅ IMPROVED JOINT STACKING AND SCAPULAR POSITIONING
✅ IMPROVED BALANCE AND COORDINATION
✅ IMPROVED COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND PROPRIOCEPTION
Protocol used for this natural scoliosis reversal
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100% Functional Patterns Techniques
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Analysing the clients gait (walking/running) allowed us to identify the root causes of the scoliosis. We identified various shifts, drops and abnormal rotations. The client had poor connection between the hips and ribs and we also found abnormal intra-abdominal pressure.
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We used Myo-Fascial Release - especially at the beginning of treatment. This was to assist in rehydrating the fascia (the bodies connective tissue)
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We did movement training and Corrective Functional Patterns Chambers (the secret sauce). These helped balance out issues and asymmetries observed in the gait footage.
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The training included dynamic exercises once the clients coordination and vestibular function improved. We continued to use the former mentioned techniques
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Dietary protocol for greater core tension and modulation of intra-abdominal pressure
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Lifestyle interventions for stress, sleep and wellbeing management (scoliosis self-care)
What Does Melissa Have To Say?
“I have seen significant improvement to my coordination, posture and proprioception through Functional Patterns. These sessions have played a key part in my journey to recover my cognitive and physical functions after my injury. Shane is an effective coach with a keen eye and knowledge for movement patterns. I have really enjoyed training with him.”
— Melissa