Thoracic scoliosis treatment

[physiofixme]

Hi

You haven't mentioned any manual therapy techniques ie; joint mobilisation. From my experience joint mobilisation to the intervertebral joints and facet joints through the thoracic spine work a treat. Also check the costo-vertebral joints for any hypomobility. I'd do most of your mobilisations in prone, however seated SNAGS ( a Brian Mulligan technique) are also fantastic at restoring range of motion. Good luck.

[estherderu]

Dear Thomas,

Just a short answer.
How is the bone development/ossification (Risser Scale) status of your patient?
Was het whole spine on the X-ray?
I would certainly want to know more and check her whole body.

I suggest you start reading the articles related to thoracic scoliosis on the Scoliosis
Lots of information there.
Of course the pain has to be addressed but the best means of doing so just might be exercising a lot!


kind regards

Esther