In today's episode, Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth dive into a topic that affects many people living with scoliosis—kinesiophobia (fear of movement). They unpack how kinesiophobia develops, why it’s especially common among adults with scoliosis, and how misinformation can shrink someone’s world over time. They highlight the importance of staying active long-term and why strength training is crucial.

Many people with scoliosis feel constant stiffness and assume they need more stretching. But as Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth explain, tightness doesn’t always mean short muscles — sometimes it’s a sign of fatigue, overwork, or instability. While stretching can offer temporary relief, it often doesn’t address the underlying cause of muscle tension.

Together they discuss why stabilization and strength training tend to be more effective and often lead to longer-term relief and improved posture — especially when done with scoliosis-specific principles & techniques. They describe how building up deep stabilizers and strengthening underactive muscles (often on the concave side of a curve) can reduce tightness naturally over time.

In this special episode of ScoliPod, Dr. Beth and Dr. Laura check in from Dubrovnik, Croatia after spending four days immersed in the latest scoliosis research and clinical insights at the 2025 SOSORT Conference.

They break down their biggest takeaways from each day, covering everything from new approaches to adult scoliosis to the evolving understanding of exercise, bracing, and screening.

Join Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth as they dive into the path to becoming a physical therapist and how some PTs go on to specialize specifically in scoliosis care.

Not all PTs have scoliosis-specific training — and that’s okay, but it’s important to know the difference. Scoliosis-specific schools require hands-on experience, case studies, and ongoing education.

Scoliosis can feel confusing, overwhelming, and even scary when you first hear the diagnosis — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of ScoliPod, Dr. Laura and Dr. Beth break down the basics of scoliosis: what it is, how it’s measured, and what treatment options are available today.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or a clinician who treats scoliosis, this episode will give you clarity, evidence-based insight, and encouragement.

Listen to our first episode of ScoliPod - the show where we chat all things scoliosis and spinal fusion.

Join Dr. Beth Terranova and myself for bi-weekly chats, unpacking everything you could ever want to know about life and health with scoliosis.

Here’s your connection to expert advice, research based options and how to live your best and strongest life with a spinal condition.