Scoliosis Care in East Cannington
Expert Scoliosis Treatment Using Proven European Methods
Living with scoliosis doesn’t have to mean accepting limitations or waiting for surgery to be your only option. At Healing with Alena, Alena Helikarova brings specialised European training in scoliosis treatment, offering hope and real results for people of all ages dealing with spinal curvature. Her expertise combines two proven non-surgical approaches: the renowned Schroth Method and the innovative Spiral Stabilization of Spine (SPS) method, providing comprehensive care that addresses the three-dimensional nature of scoliosis.
Alena’s training in Europe, where she learned and practiced the Schroth Method as part of her physiotherapy degree and practical placements, gives her unique expertise that’s rare to find in East Cannington. Combined with her postgraduate specialisation in the Spiral Stabilization method, she offers one of the most comprehensive non-surgical scoliosis treatment approaches available.
Understanding Scoliosis and Its Impact
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional spinal condition that involves not just sideways curvature, but also rotation and changes in the normal front-to-back curves of the spine. This complex condition affects posture, breathing, movement, and can cause pain and self-consciousness about appearance. Traditional approaches often focus on watching and waiting, with surgery as the primary intervention, but modern specialized physiotherapy offers effective alternatives.
The Schroth Method:
Three-Dimensional Correction
The Schroth Method is a well-established, non-surgical treatment approach that uses customized exercises to address the three-dimensional nature of scoliosis. This method focuses on de-rotating, elongating, and stabilizing the spine through specific breathing techniques and corrective exercises tailored to each individual’s unique curve pattern. Rather than treating scoliosis as simply a sideways bend, the Schroth Method addresses the rotation and dimensional changes that make each case unique.
Alena’s European training in this method means she understands the subtle nuances of different scoliosis patterns and can design exercise programs that specifically target your individual curve characteristics. The Schroth Method has been proven effective in reducing pain, improving posture, enhancing breathing capacity, and in many cases, reducing the progression of curvature.
Spiral Stabilization Method:
Advanced Postural Correction
The Spiral Stabilization of Spine (SPS) method represents the latest advancement in scoliosis treatment, and Alena’s postgraduate specialization in this technique makes her one of the few practitioners in East Cannington offering this innovative approach. The SPS method works on the principle that our bodies are organized in spiral patterns, and by working with these natural spirals, we can achieve better spinal stability and alignment.
This method focuses specifically on addressing muscular imbalances that both contribute to and result from scoliosis. Each exercise is designed to stretch muscle tightness in vertical muscle chains whilst simultaneously strengthening weakness in spiral muscle chains. This dual approach creates balanced muscle activation patterns that support improved spinal alignment and stability.
Comprehensive Assessment and Individualized Treatment
Every scoliosis treatment journey at Healing with Alena begins with a comprehensive assessment that examines not just your spinal curvature, but your overall posture, movement patterns, breathing function, and any associated symptoms. Alena uses her specialized training to analyze your unique curve pattern and identify the specific muscular imbalances and compensations that need to be addressed.
Your treatment plan is completely individualized based on your specific curve pattern, age, symptoms, and goals. Whether you’re a teenager newly diagnosed with scoliosis, an adult dealing with progression and pain, or someone looking to prevent further deterioration, your exercise program is designed specifically for your body’s needs and your lifestyle requirements.
Care at Any Age: It’s Never Too Late
One of the most encouraging aspects of modern scoliosis treatment is that it’s effective at any age. While early intervention in childhood and adolescence can be particularly beneficial for preventing progression, adults with scoliosis can also experience significant improvements in pain, posture, breathing, and quality of life through specialized exercise therapy.
The SPS method is particularly effective for treating scoliosis at any age because it focuses on improving the muscular support system around the spine. Even if bony changes have occurred, improving muscle balance and activation patterns can provide substantial relief from symptoms and improve functional capacity.
What to Expect from Scoliosis Treatment
Your scoliosis treatment program will include specialized exercises that may initially feel quite different from traditional physiotherapy or general exercise. These exercises are specifically designed to work with your body’s spiral patterns and address the three-dimensional nature of your spinal curvature. You’ll learn breathing techniques that support spinal elongation and techniques for maintaining improved posture throughout daily activities.
Treatment typically involves regular sessions to learn and refine your exercise program, with ongoing support to ensure you’re performing exercises correctly and progressing appropriately. Many clients find that their understanding of their own body improves significantly, and they develop tools they can use independently to manage their condition long-term.
Conditions We Support with Specialized Scoliosis Care
Alena’s expertise in European scoliosis treatment methods addresses:
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- Adult scoliosis and degenerative changes
- Post-surgical scoliosis management
- Scoliosis-related pain and discomfort
- Breathing difficulties associated with scoliosis
- Postural problems and spinal instability
- Hip misalignment related to scoliosis
- Muscular imbalances and compensation patterns
- Prevention of scoliosis progression
Begin Your Specialized Scoliosis Treatment Journey
Don’t let scoliosis limit your life when proven, non-surgical treatment options are available. Contact Healing with Alena in East Cannington today to book your comprehensive scoliosis assessment with Alena and discover how European-trained, specialized treatment can help you achieve better posture, reduced pain, and improved quality of life.