Classification Matters: Treatment is determined by whether the curve is Structural (fixed, 3D rotation) or Functional (reversible, caused by muscle imbalance or possible leg length).
Severity Scales: Curves are measured by a Cobb angle; Mild (10-25°) and Moderate (25-40°) cases are primary candidates for non-surgical protocols.
Evidence-Based Success: Bracing combined with specialised exercise halts progression in 72% of adolescent cases, according to the BrAIST trial.
Core Protocols: Effective treatment utilises Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) which focus on 3D self-correction and postural retraining.
Surgical Threshold: Surgery is generally a last resort, considered only when curves exceed 45-50° or cause severe cardiopulmonary or neurological complications.