Raising Awareness This June: Teen Scoliosis Support at Fit2Go Clinics

James Tomlinson
5 days ago
3 min read

Adolescents and Scoliosis: Early Recognition & Prevention is Key - June is Scoliosis Awareness Month – Let’s Paint the Town Green with Fit2Go!

The Colour of Awareness is Green - And So Are - We Scoliosis Awareness Month, held each June, is symbolised by the colour green - a mark of spinal health, awareness, and unity.

At Fit2Go, green also defines our mission. With our traffic-light Body Screen system, green means go - it tells us your spine and movement health are balanced and strong. Our motto,“Let’s paint the town green,” is both a call to action and a celebration of wellness.

So this June, as we focus on adolescent scoliosis, we align with this movement - raising awareness, supporting families, and offering practical solutions with compassion and technology.

Why Adolescents Are Most at Risk

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis, typically appearing between ages 10 and 18, just before or during growth spurts. It’s “idiopathic” because there’s no clear cause - but the effects can be profound.

Teenagers are growing fast, often sitting poorly at desks, hunched over screens, and navigating new sports or physical changes. That’s why early recognition is crucial.

What Should Parents Watch For?

You don’t need a medical background to notice early signs. Look for:

• Uneven shoulder or hip levels

• One shoulder blade sticking out more

• Head tilting to one side

• Uneven gaps between arms and waist

• Complaints of back pain or muscle fatigue

• Clothes hanging unevenly

If you spot anything, don’t panic - but do seek a professional screening.

What Fit2Go Offers Teens and Families

At Fit2Go Clinics in West Bridgford and East Leake, we support adolescents with a calm, positive and proactive approach. Here’s how:

✅ Body Screen: Traffic Light Technology

Our Body Screen doesn’t diagnose scoliosis, but it highlights movement dysfunction, asymmetries, or red flags for postural issues.

When it shows green, it means the musculoskeletal system is in good condition - a goal we strive to maintain.

✅ Real-Time Tracking (RTT)

We assess functional patterns like gait, squat symmetry, spinal loading and balance - crucial for identifying compensations caused by spinal curvature.

✅ Personalised Physio Plans

We tailor each teen’s programme with age-appropriate, goal-driven therapy:

• Core and spinal stabilisation

• Breathing control techniques

• Functional strengthening

• Manual therapy and TECAR therapy

• Shockwave (where soft-tissue changes are involved)

• Stretch & Strength sessions adapted for young spines

Our approach combines fun, structure, and confidence-building.

The Emotional Side of Scoliosis in Teens

Adolescence is already a sensitive time. A spinal diagnosis can feel isolating or scary. At Fit2Go, we also care for the mental well-being of teens - encouraging body confidence, participation in activities, and a growth mindset.

We guide families, offering reassurance, education and action plans. Because knowledge is power - and movement is medicine.

Why Early Action Matters

Without early support, scoliosis may worsen during the teen years, sometimes leading to chronic discomfort or functional limitations later in life. But with early intervention, many teens:

• Avoid progression

• Improve muscular symmetry

• Reduce fatigue and tension

• Build resilience for the future

It’s not just about curves - it’s about how the whole body works together.

Let’s Paint the Town Green - For Our Teens

This June, during Scoliosis Awareness Month, take action. If you're a parent, carer or coach - keep an eye out. And if you’re a teenager - don’t ignore aches or slouched posture.

Let green be your goal.Let green be your guide. At Fit2Go, when we say “Let’s paint the town green,” we mean it- because green means you’re fit, aligned and confident.