What Is Scoliosis and How Does It Develop?
Most clients come to me and ask, “what is scoliosis?” They’ve been diagnosed, but they don’t actually understand what it is. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more. This means the spine is bending sideways, not forwards and backwards. That’s the definition. Sounds simple, right? Look at the spine, […]
How to Use a Scoliometer to Help You Track Your Scoliosis
Whether you’re new to the scoliosis world or looking for another way to understand your scoli, knowing how to use a scoliometer to track your scoliosis can help you make informed decisions about your scoliosis. What is a scoliometer? A scoliometer is a device that measures the rotation of your spine. Research shows that your […]
How to Create a Dot Sticker Picture
This blog is part of the Analyzing Scoliosis series, which is designed to teach movement practitioners how to work confidently with clients who have scoliosis. To start at the first post in the series, go here. My book, Analyzing Scoliosis, which covers the topics in this series (as well as others) in more depth, is […]
Common types of scoli: Functional Scoliosis
This blog is part of the Analyzing Scoliosis series, which is designed to teach movement practitioners how to work confidently with clients with scoli. Previous posts have discussed the typical scoli client and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). My book, Analyzing Scoliosis, which covers the topics in this series (as well as others) in more depth, is […]
The Top Five Things You Need to Know if You Have Scoliosis
Last week, we introduced a new blog series called “What is Scoliosis,” and explained that scoliosis is defined as a lateral bending curvature of the spine of 10 degrees or more. Scoliosis can only be diagnosed by a doctor, after taking and assessing an X-ray of your spine. Now that we’re clear on what exactly […]
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 therapy than those with functional scoliosis?” The answer is unequivocally, yes! Idiopathic refers to ’cause unknown,’ while functional refers to ‘direct or root cause.’ The […]