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