Our medical strategy

Years of experience have confirmed that the primary trigger for scoliosis in children is a pelvic shift caused by asymmetrical hip joints. Changes in the position of the pelvic bones—a misalignment—are often the root cause of subsequent pathological changes in the "spine-pelvis-lower limbs" complex when a child’s spine curves.

Professor Blum's approach centers on the pelvis as the body’s center of mass, and builds the recovery process from that foundation.

What makes our scoliosis treatment strategy different

The pelvis is the foundation — the base on which a straight and strong spine is built.

Another key point: asymmetries often stem from connective tissue pathology — specifically, connective tissue dysplasia. That’s why our conservative scoliosis treatment includes techniques designed to restore connective tissue structure — the quality of the "building blocks" that make up a healthy spine.

Compensatory deformities — of the neck and head, shoulders, shoulder blades, lower limbs, flat feet, valgus/varus feet, bow legs or knock-knees, as well as chest deformities that accompany scoliosis — can only be corrected after addressing pelvic and hip joint shifts and misalignments. It is this step-by-step approach that achieves proper postural alignment and lasting symmetry.

Thanks to a clear biomechanical step‑by‑step strategy, scoliosis rehabilitation at Professor Blum’s Center delivers lasting results even in severe cases. Our methods allow treatment to begin as early as possible — identifying the problem at the predisposition stage — and using the unique capabilities of our proprietary system to eliminate the disease. The primary goals are restoring proper spinal alignment, strengthening the muscle corset, and preventing progression during a child’s rapid growth phases.

Who the program is for

Each child’s treatment plan at Professor Blum’s Center is tailored to their age — the approach always depends on the growth stage and type of curvature.

Preschoolers (3–6 years). Early detection allows correction before the active growth spurt. At this stage, comprehensive techniques to strengthen connective tissue are especially important.

Elementary school children (7–10 years). For scoliosis in this age group, we focus on building the muscle corset and halting progression. This is the age when curvature often first becomes noticeable.

Adolescents (11–17 years). Adolescent scoliosis demands close attention — it’s during this period that progression peaks due to rapid skeletal growth. Our goal is to stabilize the spine, prevent worsening, and avoid the psychological impact of postural deformity.

Children during active growth phases. Any scoliosis during active growth (growth spurts at 5–7 and 11–14 years) is an indication to start comprehensive, appropriate therapy. The faster a child grows, the higher the risk of the curvature angle increasing.

Programs based on Professor Blum’s method are developed individually for each child — for different ages and degrees of scoliosis — the approach is always personalized. We do not use cookie‑cutter protocols. Preschoolers get one set of techniques, adolescents get another — more intensive, yet always safe, without aggressive intervention.

What Types of Scoliosis and Asymmetries Can Be Treated Through Rehabilitation

At our Center, we see parents who want their children to be healthy, straight, tall, and well‑proportioned. The earlier the recovery process begins, the easier it is to restore the spine’s proper shape. We work with acquired deformities, as well as conditions that can lead to progressive scoliosis. The areas we address include:

• S‑shaped scoliosis and C‑shaped scoliosis (right‑sided and left‑sided)
• Thoracic scoliosis, lumbar scoliosis, thoracolumbar scoliosis
• Cobb angle – from mild to severe – scoliosis grade 1, grade 2, grade 3
• Vertebral torsion and vertebral rotation – twisting of the vertebrae that leads to a rib hump and muscle ridge
• Progressive scoliosis (rapid worsening) and stable scoliosis (no change) – each gets its own protocol
• Pelvic tilt, hip dysplasia
• Leg length discrepancy, flat feet
• Chest wall deformities
• Shoulder asymmetry, uneven shoulder blades, facial asymmetry, lower jaw asymmetry
• Slouching, easy fatigability, back pain in a child, complaints of spinal discomfort, noticeable spinal curvature
• Rehabilitation after scoliosis surgery
• Preconception and prenatal preparation for women with scoliosis
• Biomechanical testing of newborns with risk factors

A comprehensive, individualized rehabilitation program is developed based on the child’s medical history, age, severity of scoliosis, rate of progression, secondary effects and complications, and results of any previous treatment.

General Overview of the Problem

Scoliosis in children is a three‑dimensional, screw‑shaped deformity of the spine – an extremely complex biomechanical issue. It can be congenital or acquired. In children, congenital scoliosis is more common, often caused by deformities and asymmetries in the mother’s body that the child copies and is born with. The second major cause of scoliosis is trauma, most frequently birth‑related trauma. How quickly scoliosis progresses in a child depends on risk factors and their growth and development conditions. In some cases, it may stabilize at grade 1; in others, progression is very rapid, and by adolescence the curvature reaches 30‑40%.

Why Scoliosis in Children Is Dangerous

The danger lies in the fact that progressive spinal curvature during growth leads to chest wall deformity and a rib hump, which put pressure on internal organs. This causes disruptions in the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and immune systems. The child experiences back pain, gets tired easily, and complains of discomfort when sitting or walking. Cosmetic defects develop (shoulder asymmetry, one shoulder blade higher than the other, pelvic tilt, slouching), which leads to psychological problems.

Diagnosis: How to Detect Scoliosis at an Early Stage

Early detection is the key to successful treatment. Diagnosing scoliosis in children begins with an orthopedic exam. The physician performs a scoliosis screening test (Adam’s test) – a forward bend with arms extended, which reveals asymmetry of the ribs and back muscles. This is followed by X‑rays of the spine in two projections to measure the Cobb angle. Functional tests are also used to assess spinal flexibility and compensatory capacity. Timely diagnosis makes it possible to detect scoliosis at an early stage, when conservative treatment is most effective.

Treatment and comprehensive rehabilitation for scoliosis in children should begin before the active growth phase, so that the deformity does not become progressive and require extensive surgical intervention.