At Align Therapy in Lehi, Utah we see many different types of scoliosis curves. Technically, curves can be anywhere in the spine and they are called scoliosis if they go left or right.

Identifying scoliosis curves is easy when you learn what to look for. Most curves go to the right in the thoracic and to the left in the lumbar spine, so that can usually guide you in what to look for.

Sometimes, like in this case, a curve will go to the left in the thoracic and the right in the lumbar. In this instance, the lumbar curve is not rotated significantly so this is not as easy to see, but you can definitely see the height difference in the thoracic spine.

When you pick up on a left sided thoracic curve, especially in boys, imaging should usually be done to rule out neurological causes.

The Schroth Method is appropriate for all types of scoliosis and can be used even when a neurological cause is present, as long as the neuro side is also being addressed.

If you have questions about the Schroth Method or scoliosis specific exercise, please check out our website at https://aligntherapyutah.com/schroth... To learn more about how we treat scoliosis.