The FDA recently approved two more scoliosis spinal fusion surgeries: Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) and ApiFix. I’ve been reading about these two surgeries for years and am hopeful they will be good alternatives to the rod fusion surgeries that are currently done, but only time will tell. While ... [ Read On ]
Does scoliosis get worse with age?
I recently ran a giveaway over on Instagram called Scoli September. One of the contests asked a few true/false questions, including, "can scoliosis get worse with age?" This is one of the many questions about scoliosis that is surrounded by confusion. Think you know the answer? Read on and ... [ Read On ]
Concave vs. Convex Scoliosis Curves
I’ve had a lot of questions on how to tell which part of the scoli curve is concave versus convex. It’s time to have a lesson on deciphering scoli curves. Every scoliosis curve has a concave and a convex part. They are opposing sides of the curve. Most scoli spines have multiple curves and ... [ Read On ]
How do you get certified to teach Pilates?
How does one get certified to teach Pilates? This is a great question, and one that I'm asked all the time. It's often the first thing that pops into someone's mind when they think about starting this amazing new career. It can be hard to find a straight and simple answer, but here's the good news, ... [ Read On ]
Spiral Spine Pilates welcomes Stephanie Harris
I'm excited to introduce you to Spiral Spine Pilates Studio's newest Pilates teacher, Stephanie Harris. After living with low back pain and receiving a spondylolisthesis diagnosis, Stephanie found the key to managing her pain and active lifestyle-Pilates. Stephanie decided to become a Pilates ... [ Read On ]
Welcome, Sara Johnson!
I'm so pleased to welcome our latest teacher, and our second physical therapist, to Spiral Spine Pilates: Sara Johnson! Sara is a licensed physical therapist and Balanced Body comprehensively trained Pilates instructor. She earned her undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham, AL ... [ Read On ]
