The following passage is an excerpt from The Beautiful Scoliotic Back, detailing a client of mine who suffers from scoliosis, migraines and an immobile spine. “Nancy”* is a precious client of mine whom I’ve worked with for years. Nancy is about 60 years-old, but has taken such good ... [ Read On ]
Diagramming Your Scoliosis
Ever tried diagramming your scoliosis? How about sketching the curves in your back? Would you even know where to start? And why is this important anyway? Great questions! And we've got answers. Spiral Spine has created a set of introductory videos to teach you how to map, diagram and sketch your ... [ Read On ]
Prevent Back Pain at Your Desk
Let's talk about an easy way to prevent back pain at your desk. If you're like most Americans, you spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk, for extended periods of time. Now, let's talk about where this back pain is stemming from. Picture the human skeleton in your head. Note the skull, ... [ Read On ]
Exercise and scoliosis: a research review
Exercise and scoliosis - a research review Is physical activity contraindicated for individuals with scoliosis? A systematic literature review[1] Historically, exercise has been discouraged for those with idiopathic scoliosis by the majority of orthopedists in the western world. In the early ... [ Read On ]
Scoliosis Spotlight: Jo Justian
“I put straight lines into your body with my hands” – Jo Justian Jo Justian is a structural integrator who works on my spiraling fascia each month. In fact, I consider her part of my Nashville practitioner scoli dream team. Jo has been an integral part in unwinding my spine for the past few ... [ Read On ]
Is back surgery my only option for helping my scoliosis?
Is back surgery my only option? This email question comes from 59 year-old woman from Kentucky. She's lived with scoliosis her entire life, but after her latest doctor's visit, she's been told to prepare for back surgery. Panicked, she's reaching out to Spiral Spine for advice. Scoliosis doesn't ... [ Read On ]