Scoliosis SOS Clinic Anmeldelser 153

Have been attending SOS Scoliosis clinics since completing the original course in 2012, both London and Manchester once the regional clinics opened. Have had experience of several physiotherapists over the years, all have been excellent and very supportive, adjusting and adding or removing exercises as required. Henry at Manchester (and Scott before him) particularly good at breaking an exercise down into easy steps to achieve the desired effect.

Got to meet up with Henry, my therapist, again on 01/09/2025 after six months since finishing a course of his scoliosis treatment.
I had a busy summer with grandchildren, hence had a couple of exercise free months. Once again, Henry instilled a motivation within me in kickstarting my exercise programme and I realised just how much I missed this same programme. Not only had I become stiffer but my posture had regressed somewhat.
I'm back on track, thank you Henry, and once again, Bless you.
yours gratefully,
Marita Robinson

Scoliosis SOS Clinic is a place where my hope to get away from surgery flourished. I started my journey back in 2022 with the clinic, and now that I have grown older and more responsible, the clinic was delighted and extremely helpful to help me with a new and fresh start to act on my body, not only for health and quality of life reasons but for aesthetic reasons as well. The clinic's therapists are all lovely to work with, and they are all extremely understanding, helpful, and collaborative to make sure the best outcome and goals are reached for the patient. With my most recent therapist, Berke Armutlu, he was a pleasure to work with, and he was extremely understanding of my cramped school schedule. He still provided hard work, collaboration, and communication in order to do the best when wanting to achieve my goals.

I have been using Scoliosis SOS for 25 years now ,total experts and there to help and support with all my back issues.its a 1st therapy for Scoliosis

My experience with Scoliosis SOS Clinic

I completed the 4-week intensive programme this year.

On the clinical side, the experience was very positive:
• The therapists are knowledgeable, supportive, and the ScolioGold programme is well structured.
• I saw visible improvements in posture, shoulder alignment and overall awareness of my scoliosis.
• The exercises are practical and I left with a clear home programme to continue on my own.

However, the administrative and logistical side was disappointing, especially given the cost of nearly £5,000:
• Email communication was slow and often vague, with some replies taking over a week.
• Equipment that was supposed to be included (the poles) was never provided. I only learned much later that they could not be shipped internationally, even though this should have been made clear at the start.
• Instead of a refund for the missing equipment, I was offered “credit on file”, which feels inadequate when the full course has already been paid.
• Heel raises were added to my invoice without clear explanation, and when I asked in person no one could give me a concrete answer.

In the end, the treatment itself was worthwhile, but the administration and transparency need serious improvement, particularly for international patients who invest a lot of time, effort and money. For a clinic of this reputation, I expected much higher standards of communication and organisation.

The London Scoliosis SOS Clinic changed my life. In 2019 I was getting breathless and told within a couple of years I might need oxygen. I phoned the clinic and asked if at my advanced age (then 79) they could help. They said they had an 80-year-old man already on oxygen who came off it after treatment. I signed up immediately and started a month's course with a couple weeks break in the middle to accommodate their schedule.
My breathing improved, my posture improved - so much so that people I didn't see that often noticed.
The classes were hard work but fun, and after the course we were sent home with equipment needed to carry on with daily specific exercise regimes.
Every 6 months now I continue to attend a 2 or 3 hour 1:1 session. In the first years it was with Adam, last couple with Finty, most recently 18 August 2025. These are valuable follow-ups to monitor progress, finesse performance, and sometimes assign new exercises. They can get a bit boring so one needs incentives! And as one gets stronger, exercises and stretches get easier so tweaks are made.
Since December 2019, I have religiously done my exercises every morning, and can honestly say it was the best investment I ever made! I cannot recommend the Scoliosis SOS clinic and its staff highly enough!

I cannot thank Henry at the Manchester Clinic enough for the incredible support he gave us. He was so informative and compassionate when talking about my daughter, Jaina. He took the time to explain everything clearly, was patient and reassuring, and kept such a positive approach throughout. Henry kindly explained the steps involved in the Sociogold therapy and managed to secure a place for us really quickly, which was such a relief. His professionalism and kindness made a huge difference to our experience – we felt listened to and supported every step of the way. Highly recommended!

Berke and Kritika you are stars!
Anna and Luke you are amazingly caring. Each and every therapist is well prepared and dedicated.

I would recommend this very special program to anyone with scoliosis.
One of a kind place.

Georgia explained how curvature affects points on the spine and has an exercise program to help with that rather than generic back exercises that the NHS offered which didn’t help at all.

Lewis was excellent, very relaxed and knows his stuff. Finally got some exercises to directly strengthen and improve the curvature of my back! Well worth it, there's nothing similar in the nhs sadly. I am so happy!

All physiotherapists were super nice. They gave clear instructions and made each session interesting and fun. Highly recommend as you will have a great experience as well as improving my posture and spine.

I have just completed the 65 hour ScolioGold package with Lewis at the Bristol Clinic. I chose to spread this over approx. 6 months to help me manage travel with work, family and still have face to face sessions. This worked really well for me as I had time between sessions to practise the exercises and get into a routine which I know it will be important to stick to!

I'm in my 50s and have suffered with shoulder, back and hip pain/stiffness due to scoliosis for as long as I can remember. My nan and mum both had the same and I saw it get progressively worse for them. I had struggled to find the right exercises to help my specific situation. Everything was too general or it felt like I might be making it worse. I wasn't expecting miracles but I hoped to reduce pain and stiffness and learn how I could prevent further deterioration as I get older.

Lewis is very encouraging, knowledgeable and professional and it was good to feel that someone understood the condition and could offer proper advice. He was great at adapting exercises that I found difficult and showing me ways to do them at home. After 6 months of exercises, the rotation of my spine has decreased, my shoulder blade position has changed and I've seen other positive improvements in my posture and core strength. This has resulted in so much less stiffness and pain under my shoulder blade as well as improvements to my posture.

The exercise schedule and equipment provided help you stick to an exercise plan at home and I'm very aware that this is long term commitment if I want to keep seeing the benefits so I'm determined to keep on track now! I just wish I'd been able to do this at an earlier stage in my life.

I saw Anna at Scoliosis SOS today, and felt really positive after my session. She gave me helpful feedback on how I was doing my exercises, and a lot of encouragement to keep improving. Like other therapists I've seen there over the years, she has solid experience and skill in dealing with this specialist type of physio. And she was really a pleasure to deal with as well. I recommend Scoliosis SOS for anyone who wants to successfully combat the wrong type of curves!

I completed the 4 week course at The Mansell clinic in London some years ago and have just returned from my annual check-up with Chrissy. I am always extremely pleased with my sessions, as Chrissy's vast experience is clearly demonstrated throughout the session. I really appreciate the way she allows time to discuss the exercises and alter them as appropriate, and takes the time to send me extra, detailed notes following the visit. I have 100% confidence in her, and she always provides me with the incentive to continue and work hard at my exercise programme. Her manner is both professional and friendly and I have no hesitation at all in recommending her.

I recently completed a course at SOS. I've seen improvements in my flexibility and alignment, enhancing my posture. The team was incredibly supportive, with friendly and attentive coaches. The location and equipment were also top-notch. Now I just need to maintain the good work and keep up the exercises and stretches at home!

I have been attending this clinic for over a decade. My therapist Chrissy is excellent. She has a holistic approach and is thorough, patient and caring. Whilst my scoliosis will never be cured, Chrissy’s exercise programme helps me to manage the pain and limits any deterioration.
Thoroughly recommend!

I visited Henry at the Manchester clinic today for my review. Henry always makes me feel relaxed, is highly professional and explains everything clearly. I’m really pleased that my exercise programme is paying off and would definitely recommend.

The review which followed my Bronze Course was just what I needed. Lewis gave me the advice and encouragement needed for me to continue with aspects of practice that I was having difficulties with. I've been exercising with renewed enthusiasm and I am getting stronger.

I had a great experience at SOS clinic, especially thanks to Anna, who was incredibly helpful throughout my visit. She took the time to thoroughly explain every exercise, ensuring I understood how to do them correctly and why they were important. She was also patient and answered all my questions in detail, making me feel confident in my treatment plan. Her professionalism and caring approach truly made a difference in my experience.

Highly recommend this clinic, I’ve been a patient there for about 10 years now, and a big thank you to Anna for her outstanding support!

Berke has been able to treat me one-to-one since my course began on 06/01/25. He has been both empathetic (as I am elderly) and worked hard to get me to strive as hard as possible to get the maximum benefit from the exercises. He is both very patient and doesn’t hesitate to repeat an exercise which needs correcting. I feel that I’m in the hands of someone who is very professional and friendly.