The Dorsi Method
Incorporating
Leave short-term fixes behind: Lasting relief and movement start here.
The Dorsi Method
Incorporating
Leave short-term fixes behind: Lasting relief and movement start here.
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Are you sick and tired of bouncing between clinics, getting ‘quick fixes’ brief relief that never lasts?
Painkillers, massages and standard therapies may bring a fleeting sense of relief, but for most adults, symptoms inevitably return.
If chronic pain, restricted movement or spinal degeneration have become unwelcome companions, it’s time to move beyond short-lived fixes and pursue lasting change.
The Dorsi Method focuses on long-term transformation:
Restores upright posture
Stabilizes spinal alignment
Regains daily independence
Slows degenerative changes
Minimizes recurring pain
Supports lasting improvement
Meet Our Specialist Team
100+ years’ experience working with complex spinal degenerative patients, focused on delivering change through our science-rooted triple-point approach
From our senior consultants to our SpineGym therapists, each member of the Dorsi Spinal Institute brings years of experience, compassion, and training specific to degenerative spines.
Dr Matthew Potts
World-Renowned Spinal Consultant
Paul Flemming
MSK Specialist
Georgie Yates
Bracing Lead Specialist
Sol Andrade
SpineGym Lead
Senior Scoliosis Consultant
Sarah Corden
Sarah is one of our Senior Spinal Consultants working with complex conditions such as scoliosis and hyper-kyphosis. “We believe every spine is different, every story matters, and you deserve a journey crafted for your needs"
Testimonials from patients
"After years of chasing relief, I finally have a plan that works long-term. Walking is easier now and I even took my first holiday in years.”
“I used to think bracing was just for kids; my custom corset helped me regain posture and reduced my daily pain.”
“Dorsi’s team mapped every detail and found answers no one else did. My pain and sleep both improved and I’m more confident in my future. My friends all want a corset too, especially after they saw how discreet it was under my clothes."
The DORSI METHOD
IN DETAIL
Our unique approach combines regular hi-tech assessments with a triple therapy method proven to improve spinal curvatures
Pre-Review and Consultation
Before the appointment, every shred of past medical data is analysed. History, imaging, and consultant notes shape a roadmap designed for answers, not delays.
The consultation itself is relaxed, empathetic and stress-free. We aim to understand what is going on how the problems are impacting your quality of life and consider your goals as part of our therapeutic recommendations
Fleming Functional Score
Every assessment begins with our proprietary analysis tool, the Fleming Functional Score. Unlike standard checklists, this multi-dimensional functional score interrogates flexibility, balance, symmetry and functional ability. This means we uncover hidden factor undermining progress, giving our team a true 360° view of each persons spine and risk of deterioration in the future.
Advanced Diagnostics
We deploy three gold standards: LiDAR 3D imaging, super low-dose X-ray, and surface electromyography. This means your true structure and muscle tension are mapped safely and precisely.
We are the first clinic in the UK to have invested in the state of the art LiDAR scanning system. It uses lasers and true depth cameras to create a three-dimensional model of your spine. Whilst it does not replace x-ray in the diagnosis of scoliosis. It can be used for regular monitoring, potentially reducing the total radiation dose during treatment by up to 50%.
Our digital x-ray facility is the only one of its kind in private practice set up specifically for scoliosis. We perform our x-rays backwards to reduce radiation dose to the vital organs and are trained in very unique imaging and diagnostic evaluation to get the whole picture. We will investigate any degenerative change and use measurements that when combined with your functional score will allow us to design a programme to restore your spinal alignment with an aim to slow or halt the degenerative process.
Triple-Point Therapy Prescription
All diagnostic data are run through a scientifically validated algorithm (Lonstein & Carlson method), prescribing the exact therapy needed at the right time:
Manual therapy using mirror-image correction (targeted, research-driven hands-on therapy). The initial stage is to reduce your symptoms and improve your spinal mobility. This is often where other therapies stop: Once you start to feel better The Dorsi Method shifts its focus to maintaining these improvements. If your programme includes a functional rehabilitation recommendation you would progress onto our SpineGym programme.
SpineGym functional rehab: Our exclusive exercise system which is a hybrid of scoliosis specific exercises such as Schroth and SEAS, blended with moves from yoga, martial arts and more for real posture transformation. For more complex cases you may be prescribed a custom corset which you would wear to stabilise your spine. It would be like performing your SpineGym exercises for hours every day!!
The ScoliBrace, Custom corrective corset, has been rigorously tested and built to gently move the spine toward straightness, whilst specifically protecting, offloading and decompressing the tissues in your spine that are causing irritation and leading to degenerative changes.
The ScoliBrace uses mirror-image 3D correction principles to shift the spine into the opposite of the curve pattern. They are completely bespoke to you, designed from your 3D scans, x-rays and clinical findings.
Whilst not all patients require a corset. Those that do are experiencing life changing improvements. We are now seeing more adults for corsets than children and have attracted a Government backed WMHTIA grant. If you are eligible, you may qualify for a 50% discount on the cost of your corset.
Multidisciplinary Team Review:
Every programme is debated and sequenced by up to six spine specialists with over 100 years’ experience. Our team comes from many different backgrounds and professions; No one-size-fits-all, only bespoke, measured care.
Ongoing Monitoring and Adaptation
The process is continually monitored; the Fleming Functional Score, LiDAR, and X-rays are repeated at intervals, allowing early intervention when needed. This ensures true progress. We can catch any sign of regression immediately and take advantage of corrective changes along the patient journey.
Every decision, every adjustment, every tool is designed for relentless correction. Not simply holding the line and preventing thing getting worse. This is how Dorsi cuts through uncertainty, delivering consistent results that change futures.
The ScoliBrace
The ScoliBrace is a truly custom, advanced 3D scoliosis brace designed to deliver lasting pain relief, improved posture and enhanced quality of life. Helping each patient experience real and visible lasting change.
Reduces daily pain and discomfort; supporting a more active lifestyle.
Improves posture and spinal stability, helping prevent further curve progression.
Provides targeted support for degenerative changes, minimizing risk of mobility loss.
Enhances balance and confidence, making daily activities easier and safer.
You may be eligible for a 50% discount on the cost of a 3D Corset provided by a government backed WMHTIA grant.
0% Interest payment plans available. Subject to status
Finally, a real solution for adults living with scoliosis and spinal degeneration
Engineered for relief, movement and a better quality of life
The Dorsi Method is the only adult scoliosis and spinal degeneration programme in the UK dedicated to lasting change, not just symptom management.
Through world-class imaging, bespoke 3D corsets and targeted rehabilitation, our expert-led team delivers measurable pain relief, improved posture and renewed day-to-day ability.
No more quick-fixes or generic plans: every therapy is matched to your spine and your goals, aiming to slow or halt arthritis progression and restore what matters most:
Your comfort, your confidence, and your freedom to move.
Don’t settle for watching and waiting—take the step toward sustained, specialist-led improvement with the Dorsi Method
Your Spine Deserves the Best
Book your consultation online.
No pressure. Just expert, honest advice.
What’s Included in Your First Appointment
Just £179 including full spine x-rays
Consultation: Speak with one of our scoliosis specialists to understand your condition and discuss your concerns.
Examination: A physical spinal assessment to check for curvature, alignment and mobility. Includes the Fleming Functional Score
LiDAR Scan: A non-invasive 3D body scan for accurate posture and spinal mapping.
Detailed Posture & Scoliosis Assessment: Comprehensive review of your spinal curve and posture patterns.
X-ray (Only if appropriate): We offer advanced imaging with in-house digital x-ray. With decades of experience we have created a low-dose x-ray protocol.
Results: We explain findings clearly at a follow-up, giving you a clear plan for next steps. For those travelling from afar, same-day results are possible.
Brace Scan: If bracing is appropriate, your custom design is started as soon as you consent. The first step is to 3D scan your torso.
No Waiting List: We move fast — because time matters in scoliosis care.
Early Action Makes the Difference.
Custom Care
Emotional support
Clear, expert care
Real Stories, Real Change
Lucy, 14 – Avoided Surgery
Lucy came to us with a 38° thoracic curve. With early intervention and consistent brace use supported by ScoliBalance therapy, her curve improved to under 30°. She avoided the surgical path that her consultant had initially anticipated.
Tom, 11 – From Anxiety to Confidence
Tom was embarrassed to wear a brace at school. We worked closely with his parents and teachers, ensuring his brace fit invisibly under his uniform. His posture improved dramatically within six months. He’s now one of our most enthusiastic success stories.
Ella, 13 – Making Rapid Progress
After a delayed referral, Ella’s curve reached 45°. Her parents reached out after reading our eBook. Within weeks of starting with us, she had her brace fitted and began ScoliBalance sessions. Six months later, her curve measured 34° and her pain had significantly reduced.
Why Focused Expertise Matters
When we say we specialise, we mean scoliosis and degenerative spinal conditions isn’t one of many conditions we treat; it’s what we do.
Every team member is specifically trained to work with patients who have spinal curves with or without degeneration. That focus means better assessments, faster decisions, and more effective outcomes.
We don’t just manage symptoms. We work to improve your spinal health.
Why Focused Expertise Matters for Your Spine
Frequently asked questions
When we say we specialise, we mean scoliosis and degenerative spinal conditions isn’t one of many things we treat; it’s what we do.
Every team member is specifically trained to work with patients who have spinal curves with or without degeneration. That focus means better assessments, faster decisions, and more effective outcomes.
We don’t just manage symptoms. We work to improve your spinal health.
Let us put your mind at ease
Don't see your question here?
Is it really possible to improve symptoms of adult scoliosis without surgery?
Yes, many adults achieve significant pain reduction, improved posture, and increased mobility through specialist-guided corsets, targeted exercise, and corrective therapy.
Our approach is focused on stabilising posture, reducing pain and improving daily function, often avoiding the need for surgical intervention.
The unique therapeutic intervention prescribed to each patient is formulated from our diagnostic protocols and considers the limitations on your quality of life and your goals. The decision is ultimately yours as to whether you proceed with some or all of our recommendations, and they can be introduced in steps to build your trust and allow your body to adapt to each therapy.
I’ve tried physio before, how is this different?
Standard physiotherapy and general pain management may help short-term symptoms but are rarely scoliosis-specific. The Dorsi Method approaches adult scoliosis with specialist assessments, 3D custom corsets, and tailored SpineGym rehabilitation; all designed specifically to address curve progression and spinal imbalance; targeting the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Can custom corsets help adults, or is it only for children?
Modern bracing is now designed to help adults with degenerative or progressive scoliosis.
ScoliBrace supports spinal alignment, reduces pain, and can improve confidence and daily activity. The designers consider which tissues are irritated, then offload and decompress your spine, providing relief and reducing the irritation and inflammation that leads to degenerative change.
Many adult patients experience significant relief and better posture with a properly designed corset. In-fact our adult corset service is so fast growing that it is due to overtake our children's practice next year.
How much does it cost?
THIS MONTH ONLY: Your first full consultation, assessment, and 3D scan is just £179. But spaces are limited and only available if booked online.
If a corset is recommended, we offer flexible payment options, with many people choosing to spread the cost monthly with a 0% interest plan. Depending on the terms that you choose, the average cost is £99-129 per month.
** If you meet the criteria you may be eligible for a 50% discount on the cost of a 3D Corset provided by a government backed WMHTIA grant.
Will I have to wear a corset all day, every day?
Your Corset prescription is individualised.
Many adults use corsets part-time, for specific activities or periods of daily movement. The goal is to support and retrain, not restrict. Your plan will be tailored to your lifestyle, comfort, and goals.
Helping you get maximum benefit with practical wear. It is usually paired with daily gentle SpineGym exercises to re-write your muscle memory and postural blueprint.
I have spinal arthritis/stenosis as well as scoliosis: Can you help?
This is EXACTLY what our corsets are for!!
Our protocols are built for complex, overlapping spinal conditions common in adults. Every plan considers arthritis, nerve compression and degenerative changes to maximise your safety, comfort and results, coordinating care as required with other specialists.
How long does it take to see results?
While every case is unique, many adults notice improved comfort and movement within weeks of starting a tailored programme. Significant improvements in pain, balance, and function are typically seen over three to six months, with continued progress as your plan adapts over time.
The initial 'active therapy phase' is usualy six to nine months, in which time you will usually start with treatment to improve your symptoms and improve spinal mobility; which prepares you to start your functional rehab programme with simple and gentle SpineGym exercises.
If a corset is prescribed we would only 3D scan your spine once it is flexible enough to benefit from the gentle corrective forces of the corset. The Right Care At The Right Time Is Critical. You usually wear the corset for a six month therapy phase; after which it acts like a retainer and can be used part-time, for specific activities or periods of the day. The goal is to support and retrain, not restrict. Your plan will be tailored to your lifestyle, comfort, and goals.
