SCOLIOSIS SOLUTIONS
The Schroth Method
Scoliosis Solutions
in Sandpoint, Idaho
Jenni has treated over 300 scoliosis patients at both her Scoliosis Solutions Clinic and at Stanford Children's Hospital. She has trained directly under the world-renown Dr. Rigo at the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, Spain. Jenni has helped many adolescents prevent curve progression and individuals of all ages find balance and resolve pain in their bodies.
Jenni understands your experience, having suffered pain and disability from her own scoliosis. As she has resolved her pain and restored her own freedom through the use of the Schroth Method, she is passionate about helping others do the same.
What is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is a complex three dimensional deformation of the spine, which presents as abnormal twisting, lateral curvature and asymmetrical compression of the spine. From the back, it looks like a sideways curve in a C or an S shape. What cannot be seen with a naked eye is how the vertebrae in the spine rotate as they form a curve. Spaces between the vertebrae may also become compressed in some areas and stretched in others. That is why physical therapy for scoliosis requires a 3-D approach to address all three imbalances. Over time these imbalanced forces at the spine can accumulate and cause spinal instability, pain and disability. The diagnosis of scoliosis is given when the lateral curvature (Cobb's angle) is greater or equal to 10 degrees. The degree of scoliosis can progress during any period of growth or later in life.
What is The Schroth Method?
The Schroth Method is a specialized physical therapy approach aimed at elongating, de-rotating and stabilizing your spine in a three-dimensional plane. The method teaches you how to correct pelvic position and spinal rotation, increase lung capacity, restore normal spinal position, and improve your posture during routine daily living, not just during therapy. It is a neuromuscular retraining which creates new muscle memory and teaches the brain to hold the spine straighter. Schroth must be performed by a certified Schroth physical therapist, as there are many different types of curves and the program must be customized for your unique spinal curvature.
To read more about the Schroth Method:
www.schrothmethod.com
How Can I Benefit from Schroth Treatments if I Have Scoliosis?
Millions of people in the United States are affected by Scoliosis, Kyphosis, or other abnormal curvatures of the spine. Even in mild cases, these conditions can be both painful and debilitating. A good portion of the population has a mild case of scoliosis that can contribute to imbalanced forces on joints throughout the body, which in the long term can lead to unnecessary breakdown of joints (arthritis). For severe cases, surgery is offered as the only option. While those with mild to moderate cases are told to “Wait and see.”
Are you in Sandpoint, Idaho? There is another option, and it can be highly effective for all cases. Schroth therapy offers non-surgical treatment for scoliosis and other cases of abnormal spinal curvature. Through Schroth, many patients have been able to stop progression of curvature or even reverse curvature without surgery. Those with mild scoliosis can benefit from Schroth therapy by using muscles to decrease spinal curves and prevent arthritis, while those with moderate scoliosis can decrease spinal curves and risk for arthritis through use of Schroth therapy and bracing. Even severe cases (who have had surgery but still have pain) can benefit from Schroth therapy to achieve optimal muscular balance throughout the spine; this muscular balance will distribute forces more evenly and diminish/resolve pain.
Results From the Schroth Method
Before-and-after photos from patients who have worked with the Schroth Method to improve posture, alignment and comfort.
How Do I Start the Schroth Method?
Early detection is very important to prevent the progression of scoliosis. If you notice any of the signs of spinal imbalance (shoulders not aligned, asymmetrical shoulder blades, deviated hip or spine prominence while bending over) you should consult your doctor and have an x-ray exam to determine the value of the Cobb angle. Treatment is then based on the value of the Cobb angle.
Cobb angle 10-20 degrees: observation with follow-ups, Schroth exercises
Cobb angle 25-45 degrees: Schroth exercises and bracing
Cobb angle >50 degrees: Surgery
The Schroth Method treats the following:
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adolescent, adult and elderly scoliosis
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scoliosis, including idiopathic scoliosis and de novo (degenerative)
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kyphosis (including Scheuermann's disease)
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kypho-scoliosis
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post-surgical rehabilitation
AFTER TREATMENT
BEFORE TREATMENT
AFTER TREATMENT
How Do I Know if the Schroth Method is Effective at Treating Scoliosis?
Please refer to the following articles:
Effects of the Schroth exercise on idiopathic scoliosis: a meta-analysis. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine June 2018. 54(3):440-449.
schroth_research.pdf
Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis Spinal Disord Oct 16 2017. 12:32
scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-017-0139-6
The Efficacy of Three-dimensional Schroth Exercises in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial. Clinical Rehabilitation 2016. 30(2): 181-90.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Schroth Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis- Specific Exercises Added to the Standard of Care Lead to BetterCobb Angle Outcomes in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis- an Assessor and Statistician Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. PloS One. 2016 11(12): e0168746.
journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0168746
Active self-correction and task-oriented exercises reduce spinal deformity and improve quality of life in subjects with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Results of a randomised controlled trial. European Spine Journal. 2014.23(6):1204-1214
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24682356
The effect of Schroth exercises added to the standard of care on the quality of life and muscle endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Scoliosis. 2015; 10(24)
scoliosisjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13013-015-0048-5
Experience Personalized Schroth Method
Experience personalized Schroth Method treatment in Sandpoint, Idaho designed to address scoliosis through a proven three-dimensional approach. Jenni provides hands-on facilitation and customized corrective exercises tailored to each client's unique spinal curvature and postural patterns.
Using specialized neuromuscular re-education techniques, Jenni's programs help patients release habitual postural imbalances and retrain the body for improved alignment and stability. This mind-body approach encourages long-term postural integration by creating a new muscle memory for a more balanced and natural resting posture.
Whether you are managing adolescent or adult scoliosis, Jenni's individualized Schroth Method programs support improved posture, spinal awareness, breathing mechanics, strength, and overall quality of life.
Scoliosis Evaluation
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X-ray review
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Posture analysis
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Classification of curve pattern according to the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School
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Personalized treatment plan according to your curve pattern
Schroth Method Scoliosis Treatment
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Personalized hands-on facilitation to correct curves in three-dimensional plane
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Scoliosis specific exercises based on individual curve pattern
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Training to stabilize the corrected posture and integrate the spinal corrections in daily life
The recommended treatment protocol typically consists of either weekly 1-hour sessions over 6–12 weeks or a more intensive 6–12 hour program. Early in the process, sessions are often scheduled close together—usually around six sessions—to support neuromuscular re-education while the patient learns to perform postural corrections independently.
As the patient gains proficiency, they transition to practicing at home, returning periodically for adjustments and technique refinement, often at 3- or 6-month follow-ups.
Because each individual's condition and learning capacity differ, treatment plans are customized based on the severity of the spinal curve and the neuromuscular system's ability to adapt. Most individuals require approximately 6–12 hours of guided training to develop independence in an effective curve correction program.
SCHROTH INTENSIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
INITIAL TRAINING
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6 hour weekend intensive
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Telehealth review after 2 weeks of home practice (optional)
FOLLOW UP TRAINING (4-6 weeks after initial session)
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2-4 hour review and progression to achieve optimal correction
Scoliosis Solutions Store
These are the supplies used in Schroth home practice. We will let you know which items are right for your program, and you don’t need everything on this page. Links take you to the retailer’s site.
Scoliosis Solutions Store