What do we mean by pseudoscoliosis?
Dr. Koser uses the term pseudoscoliosis to describe a sideways spinal shift with little or no vertebral rotation. We assess the shift in the context of your symptoms, movement and relevant imaging to understand what it means for you. Appearance or a single measurement cannot establish the cause.
Look at the shift in context
Tell us when you first noticed it, whether it changes and whether it comes with back pain or leg symptoms. Bring earlier reports if available. Dr. Koser considers the history, examination and relevant imaging before discussing what the finding may mean.
When another assessment is needed
A sideways shift and a structural scoliosis are different findings. Our posture and corrective exercise work does not include structural-scoliosis correction. If your findings need specialist investigation, Dr. Koser will discuss the appropriate next step.
If exercise fits your findings
The next discussion is about the exercises, progression and reassessment appropriate for you. The corrective-exercise page explains the process. No universal routine or direction of correction is prescribed from a photograph.
Before you visit
Your questions, answered.
Is every sideways curve a pseudoscoliosis?
No. The appearance needs to be evaluated. This page should not be used to distinguish a structural curve from a lateral shift without an examination.
Do you treat structural scoliosis?
No. Structural-scoliosis correction is outside the scope described for this clinic.