Conditions we treat
Scoliosis Care in Surrey, BC
A scoliosis diagnosis raises a lot of questions. Good care starts with understanding your curve and what it means for your body.
What it feels like
- A visible sideways curve, uneven shoulders or a prominent shoulder blade
- Back ache or fatigue after standing or sitting for long periods
- Stiffness or a feeling of imbalance through the trunk
Why it happens
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curve of the spine. Many curves appear during adolescence; others develop gradually in adulthood. Most are mild — but curve size, age and symptoms vary so much that care has to be individual, not one-size-fits-all.
How we can help
We assess your curve, movement patterns, strength and the demands of your daily life, then build a plan around what your spine actually needs — comfort, capacity and confidence in movement. Progress is reviewed regularly and the plan evolves with you. Where a curve needs specialist monitoring or bracing input, we work alongside your physician and say so clearly.
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Common questions
My teenager was just diagnosed — do they need treatment?
It depends on the curve's size, pattern and remaining growth, which is why monitoring guided by your physician matters. Our role is supporting comfort, strength and confident movement alongside that monitoring — and being clear with you about what falls outside our scope.
Can adults with scoliosis exercise and lift weights?
In most cases, yes — appropriate strength work is often part of feeling and functioning better. The key is programming around your specific curve and symptoms rather than avoiding activity, and progressing at a pace your spine tolerates.