Clay Scoliosis Clinic BLOG
Now I am a physical therapist, a scoliosis specialist to be exact. I have been certified in the Schroth Method, which is a form of exercise that can improve posture in spinal deformities such as scoliosis and has the potential to reverse curvature during growth. I was diagnosed with scoliosis as an adolescent, but it was not enough to merit bracing. The common practice for curves under 20 degrees has traditionally been “wait and see”. I did not have pain and it did not bother me, so life went on. It was not until I began having numbness and tingling in my right leg as an adult that I began to realize how my scoliosis was affecting my posture.
I love what I do now. Mild scoliosis can make a big difference, especially with athletics and even more so as we age. Scoliosis specific exercise would have made a big difference for me had I known about it in the peak of my growth and dancing career. Even now I can enjoy the benefits of my improved posture and hope to share that knowledge with individuals with curves young and old!
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Rachel Clay, Scoliosis SpecialistI help people with scoliosis and posture issues return to normal life without pain, feel better about their body image, prevent worsening of their curves, and avoid surgery using specialized exercise! Archives
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