Nashville Fit Magazine: Rock Climber’s Forearms and Fingers
Erin’s latest article in Nashville Fit Magazine talks about how to stretch out and love on the muscles in your forearms and fingers that are so important for rock climbers. Erin...
Classical Ballet and Scoliosis
A recent study, referenced here, has indicated that classical ballet, particularly combined with other factors, can increase one’s risk of developing scoliosis. Erin Myers of Spiral Spine Pilates was trained...
Dance Magazine: Does Ballet Increase Your Risk of Scoliosis?
Spotlight: Erin Myers on the connection between ballet and scoliosis. As a dancer, you probably know someone with scoliosis or, if you’re like me, you might even have it yourself....
Best Thing Ever Nashville Business Spotlight article
Business Spotlight: Spiral Spine – Erin Myers, Radio City Rockette turned Pilates Guru. In her first season as a dancer, Erin experienced excruciating knee pain and was introduced to Pilates...
Five Best Core Strengthening Exercises
Back by popular demand: here are my five best core strengthening exercises, as originally seen in Healthline. As winter weather limits your ability to be out and about, get busy...
Yoga for Scoliosis
Many people wonder if yoga is a good exercise option for those with scoliosis. According to Spiral Spine’s Erin Myers, yoga can definitely be good for scoliosis, but you have to...
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...
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...
Idiopathic vs. Functional Scoliosis and Exercise
This question outlines the differences between idiopathic and functional scoliosis and how it dictates different exercise. Laura, a physical therapist in Iowa asks: “Do those with idiopathic scoliosis respond differently to movement...
