Welcome to Strauss Method Scoliosis Correction Center in Nanuet, NY. For over forty years, Dr. Andrew Strauss has relieved the pain and improved the quality of life for thousands of scoliosis patients who sought relief without surgery. The Strauss Method is a unique combination of the most advanced research-based scoliosis treatments (scoliosis exercises and stretches, … Read more
In this video, Dr. Strauss discusses the treatment options available for adult scoliosis, with a focus on exercise-based methods. Drawing on scientific research binders, he emphasizes the importance of managing patients’ expectations regarding the extent of correction possible, while highlighting the primary goals of treatment, such as controlling pain, preventing the progression of the curve, … Read more
Core Muscles provide spinal stability and most exercises do not work core muscles. Gyms do little for your core muscles as they tend to incorporate isotonic exercises, meaning exercises done with motion. Core muscles respond to isometric exercises or those done with little or no motion. These exercises for scoliosis have been proven to be … Read more
Life-Changing Treatment Without Surgery For over thirty-nine years, Dr. Andrew Strauss has relieved the pain and improved the quality of life for thousands of scoliosis patients who sought scoliosis pain relief without surgery. The Strauss Method is a unique combination of the most advanced research-based scoliosis treatments, customized by Dr. Strauss for each patient. By … Read more
There are a variety of scoliosis treatments available, and it can be difficult to make sense of them all. This article provides you with an overview of your options. Scoliosis Treatment Table of Contents Watching and WaitingScoliosis Bracing MethodsScoliosis Surgery MethodsScoliosis Exercise TreatmentsDiet for ScoliosisThe Strauss Method Observation (Watching and Waiting) The most frequent approach … Read more
Living with a significant scoliosis can be a real challenge. Each day can bring pain, discomfort and embarrassment with physical appearance. There is also the fear of your curve progressing. Sometimes people might think that scoliosis surgery is their best (and only) option. They don’t know that there is an alternative to surgical intervention. This … Read more
In the past, scoliosis braces were reserved for immature, adolescent spines. More than 8.3% of all adults over the age of 25 have scoliosis*, for adults over age 60, the rate of scoliosis has been shown to be 68%**. For many adults, scoliosis can cause discomfort ranging from mild stiffness and aching all the way … Read more
Advanced Brace Designs PLUS Regular Physician Supervision A system of Scoliosis Bracing that really works! I see many cases of children that have been subjected to years of wearing outdated scoliosis braces, AND have had little or no supervision or modification of the brace as their spine has developed. These children have unfortunately seen their curves continue … Read more
When I speak with patients or their parents or read comments on our site, one of the most common phrases is “I wish I knew about this treatment sooner”. They come across this alternative exercise based care for scoliosis by accident; searching on the web or hearing about it from a friend. Most are disappointed … Read more
Scoliosis is an abnormal side-to-side curvature in the spine. About 2-3% of the population under age 20 and as much as 60% of those over age 65 have scoliosis (about 6-9 million young people and 29 million elderly in the US alone). Most have never even heard of scoliosis until they’ve been diagnosed. The typical … Read more
A Scoliosis Treatment Program That Works For You We treat school age kids and college age patients from all over the US and all over the world with our Intensive Scoliosis Treatment programs. These 1-2 week physical therapy for scoliosis programs allow patients to experience the same rapid curve reduction as our local patients–but over … Read more
Can Planking Cure Scoliosis? A 2 year old study has lead to some internet buzz about an “Ancient Therapy” that can improve your scoliosis. So what is this ancient therapy that holds the promise to at least alleviating your scoliosis? One study demonstrated that for the six million people in the United States who suffer … Read more