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Scoliosis in Sydney

Chiropractors manage scoliosis with spinal adjustments, scoliosis-specific exercises, and postural training to reduce pain, improve mobility, and monitor curve progression.

499 practitioners Sydney, NSW

Chiropractors Who Treat Scoliosis

The Good Movement
Allied Health Services Sports Injury

The Good Movement

Concord NSW 2137, NSW
5.0
78 reviews
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Allied Health Services Sports Injury Open Saturday +2 more
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Posture Pain Correction
Posture Correction Allied Health Services

Posture Pain Correction

Parramatta NSW 2150, NSW
5.0
91 reviews
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Posture Correction Allied Health Services Open Saturday +10 more
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Clinic 27
Back Pain Carpal Tunnel

Clinic 27

Sydney NSW 2000, NSW
5.0
211 reviews
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Back Pain Carpal Tunnel Headache & Migraine +6 more
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The Posture Room
Posture Correction Back Pain

The Posture Room

Darlinghurst NSW 2010, NSW
5.0
5 reviews
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Posture Correction Back Pain Diversified Technique +11 more
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Medisport Clinic
Sports Injury Allied Health Services

Medisport Clinic

Concord NSW 2137, NSW
5.0
134 reviews
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Sports Injury Allied Health Services Open Saturday +2 more
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MVP Health Randwick
Acupuncture Allied Health Services

MVP Health Randwick

Randwick NSW 2031, NSW
5.0
138 reviews
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Acupuncture Allied Health Services Athletes & Sports +13 more
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Neo U Fit
Sports Injury Open Saturday

Neo U Fit

West Ryde NSW 2114, NSW
5.0
33 reviews
Top Rated
Sports Injury Open Saturday Open Sunday
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Spirit Chiropractic
Open Saturday Diversified Technique

Spirit Chiropractic

Parramatta NSW 2150, NSW
5.0
17 reviews
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Open Saturday Diversified Technique Early Morning +3 more
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Organic Mind Body
Headache & Migraine Pediatric / Children

Organic Mind Body

Manly NSW 2095, NSW
5.0
10 reviews
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Headache & Migraine Pediatric / Children Pregnancy & Prenatal
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Triumph Health
Back Pain Family-Friendly

Triumph Health

Bankstown NSW 2200, NSW
5.0
37 reviews
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Back Pain Family-Friendly Health Fund Rebates +3 more
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Bondi Chiro
Open Saturday Back Pain

Bondi Chiro

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, NSW
5.0
21 reviews
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Open Saturday Back Pain Family-Friendly +1 more
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Kai Chiropractic
Activator Method Back Pain

Kai Chiropractic

Sydney NSW 2000, NSW
5.0
46 reviews
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Activator Method Back Pain Diversified Technique +8 more
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Pontey John
Open Saturday Remedial Massage

Pontey John

Mortdale NSW 2223, NSW
5.0
3 reviews
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Open Saturday Remedial Massage
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NS Chiropractic
Open Saturday Acupuncture

NS Chiropractic

North Strathfield NSW 2137, NSW
5.0
22 reviews
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Open Saturday Acupuncture Early Morning +2 more
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TLC Wellness Care
Cupping Therapy Diversified Technique

TLC Wellness Care

Norwest NSW 2153, NSW
5.0
4 reviews
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Cupping Therapy Diversified Technique Dry Needling +2 more
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KIRO PLUS
Open Saturday Acupuncture

KIRO PLUS

Bondi Junction NSW 2022, NSW
5.0
45 reviews
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Open Saturday Acupuncture Back Pain +8 more
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Studio Chiro
Open Saturday Diversified Technique

Studio Chiro

Neutral Bay NSW 2089, NSW
5.0
17 reviews
Top Rated
Open Saturday Diversified Technique
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Align Your Health
Family-Friendly Pediatric / Children

Align Your Health

Hornsby NSW 2077, NSW
5.0
2 reviews
Top Rated
Family-Friendly Pediatric / Children Pregnancy & Prenatal
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Ruttle Corey
Open Saturday Back Pain

Ruttle Corey

Moorebank NSW 2170, NSW
5.0
1 reviews
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Open Saturday Back Pain Family-Friendly +2 more
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Spinal Symmetry
Spinal Decompression Open Saturday

Spinal Symmetry

Dee Why NSW 2099, NSW
5.0
22 reviews
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Spinal Decompression Open Saturday Family-Friendly +1 more
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Alison Griffiths
Open Saturday Female Practitioner

Alison Griffiths

Campbelltown NSW 2560, NSW
5.0
2 reviews
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Open Saturday Female Practitioner Family-Friendly
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pH Clinic
Open Saturday Acupuncture

pH Clinic

Balgowlah NSW 2093, NSW
4.9
171 reviews
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Open Saturday Acupuncture Kinesiology +1 more
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Bay Chiropractic
Open Saturday Acupuncture

Bay Chiropractic

Neutral Bay NSW 2089, NSW
4.9
41 reviews
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Open Saturday Acupuncture Athletes & Sports +9 more
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Hampden Health
Open Saturday Multi-Practitioner Clinic

Hampden Health

Wahroonga NSW 2076, NSW
4.9
63 reviews
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Open Saturday Multi-Practitioner Clinic
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Spine Focus
Open Saturday Back Pain

Spine Focus

Parramatta NSW 2150, NSW
4.9
192 reviews
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Open Saturday Back Pain Dry Needling +2 more
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TLC Hornsby
Athletes & Sports Back Pain

TLC Hornsby

Hornsby NSW 2077, NSW
4.8
88 reviews
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Athletes & Sports Back Pain Disc Injury +20 more
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Spinal & Sports Care
Sports Injury Spinal Decompression

Spinal & Sports Care

Parramatta NSW 2150, NSW
4.8
56 reviews
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Sports Injury Spinal Decompression Allied Health Services +9 more
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Peak Health Centre
Allied Health Services Sports Injury

Peak Health Centre

Green Valley NSW 2168, NSW
4.8
87 reviews
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Allied Health Services Sports Injury Open Saturday +4 more
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Spectrum Healthcare
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Spectrum Healthcare

North Ryde NSW 2113, NSW
4.8
109 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Athletes & Sports +11 more
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Chiro Centre
Open Saturday Arthritis

Chiro Centre

North Sydney NSW 2060, NSW
4.7
13 reviews
Top Rated
Open Saturday Arthritis Back Pain +11 more
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Bondi Doctors
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Bondi Doctors

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, NSW
4.7
1053 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Open Sunday +2 more
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Norwest Wellness
Open Saturday Activator Method

Norwest Wellness

Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, NSW
4.7
32 reviews
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Open Saturday Activator Method Applied Kinesiology +7 more
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Brain Hub
Allied Health Services Open Saturday

Brain Hub

Gladesville NSW 2111, NSW
4.6
18 reviews
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Allied Health Services Open Saturday Headache & Migraine +1 more
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Hills Spinal Health
Applied Kinesiology Athletes & Sports

Hills Spinal Health

Castle Hill NSW 2154, NSW
4.6
50 reviews
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Applied Kinesiology Athletes & Sports Back Pain +13 more
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Neurotronics
Allied Health Services Back Pain

Neurotronics

Randwick NSW 2031, NSW
3.0
2 reviews
Allied Health Services Back Pain Neck Pain
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About Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine that affects approximately three percent of the Australian population. It most commonly develops during adolescence but can also present in adults due to degenerative changes. While mild scoliosis may cause no symptoms, moderate to severe curves can lead to back pain, postural asymmetry, reduced mobility, and in rare cases, breathing difficulties.

Chiropractic care plays an important role in the conservative management of scoliosis. Your chiropractor will perform a thorough spinal examination including postural analysis, Adams Forward Bend Test, and may refer for full-spine X-rays to measure the Cobb angle and assess curve severity. Treatment for scoliosis focuses on reducing pain, improving spinal mobility, strengthening supporting muscles, and slowing curve progression. Techniques may include specific spinal adjustments, mobilisation, scoliosis-specific exercises based on the Schroth method or similar protocols, and postural training. For adolescents with progressive curves, your chiropractor will coordinate with orthopaedic specialists regarding bracing recommendations. Research in the journal Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders has shown that exercise-based approaches can reduce pain and improve function in patients with scoliosis.

It is important to have realistic expectations — chiropractic care does not straighten scoliotic curves but can significantly improve comfort, function, and quality of life. Regular monitoring is essential for growing adolescents to track curve progression. Your chiropractor can serve as a key member of a multidisciplinary team managing scoliosis alongside orthopaedic surgeons, exercise physiologists, and physiotherapists.

Scoliosis FAQs

Can a chiropractor fix scoliosis?

Chiropractic care cannot straighten a scoliotic curve, but it can effectively manage symptoms, improve function, and potentially slow curve progression in growing adolescents. Treatment focuses on reducing pain, improving mobility, and strengthening the muscles that support the spine.

Is chiropractic safe for children with scoliosis?

Yes. Chiropractic care is safe for children and adolescents with scoliosis when performed by a qualified practitioner. Treatment is gentle and adapted for younger patients. Regular monitoring of curve progression is an important part of chiropractic scoliosis management in growing children.

How often should someone with scoliosis see a chiropractor?

This depends on the severity of the curve and symptoms. Active treatment phases may involve weekly visits, tapering to fortnightly or monthly maintenance care. Adolescents with progressive curves should be monitored every 3 to 6 months with postural assessment and, when indicated, follow-up imaging.

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