I am often asked how my program differs when working with adults versus working with adolescents. So I created this blog post to answer that question! Adult Scoliosis vs Adolescent Scoliosis Pain management When working with ADULTS, they usually come to me... read more
Traction for the Spine: Downward Facing Dog With scoliosis, one key thing we want to do is lengthen the spine. The intention here is to create some traction, which decompresses the vertebrae by placing some gentle space between them, while allowing both sides of the... read more
In the world of idiopathic scoliosis, a strong theory is that the brain and the body are miscommunicating, and chronic contraction of certain muscles is responsible for pulling the spine out of alignment and into the curved pattern. It makes perfect sense, then, that... read more
As mentioned before, many of my blog posts are the result of questions I get asked by parents and clients alike: How is Exercise Beneficial for Scoliosis? There are those that would argue the effectiveness of exercise for scoliosis, but to me and many others, the... read more
The definition of Idiopathic is “relating to or denoting any disease or condition which arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.” While the cause of AIS is unknown, there are believed to be certain components influencing the condition. These components... read more
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and June 27 is the day. According to the Scoliosis Research Society, the aim of Scoliosis Awareness Month is to “highlight the growing need for education, early detection, and awareness to the public about scoliosis and its... read more
As with many of my blog posts, I create them from questions I am asked either from parents or my clients. What is Self-Correction is a common one. So what is self-correction and why should I do it you ask? Self-Correction is the practice of noticing or catching... read more
Recently I lead an outdoor back yard yoga practice, bringing students together in a socially distanced environment. It was wonderful, and just what we all needed. Joining them in the final relaxation phase of class, I guided them, asking them to notice the subtle... read more
Anyone who has searched the internet for scoliosis exercises or alternative scoliosis therapies, etc., has likely found conflicting information regarding yoga for scoliosis. I believe there are two reasons for this. First, I believe there are those out there that... read more
Early Intervention is the KeyWhen a child is diagnosed with mild scoliosis, the recommendation is all too often to “wait and watch” Or “wait and see.” In my opinion this is unfortunate, not only because by the next imaging the curve has often... read more
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience. Learn these simple practices to begin to bring balance back to your pelvic floor.
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