Scoliosis Treatment (Cont.)

Surgery as a Scoliosis Treatment

Doctors use scoliosis surgery to correct a curve or stop it from getting worse when:
 
  • The person is still growing
  • The curve is more than 45 degrees
  • The curve is getting worse.
 

Other Options for Scoliosis Treatment

Some people have tried other possible scoliosis treatments, including manipulation by a chiropractor, electrical stimulation, dietary supplements, and corrective exercises. So far, studies of the following scoliosis treatments have not been shown to prevent curve progression, or curve worsening. They are:
 
  • Chiropractic manipulation
  • Electrical stimulation
  • Nutritional supplementation.
 

Exercise as Scoliosis Treatment

Studies have shown that exercise alone will not stop progressive curves. However, patients may wish to exercise for the effects on their general health and well-being.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD