I recently received the following email: Thank you so much for this post (My Scoli Rant: Stop the Mistruths!). I’ve had scoliosis and Scheuerman’s kyphosis since I was a child and I am now 62. I’m in constant pain daily and have considered surgery. NO WAY NOW! I’ve been taking PILATES for a ... [ Read On ]
idiopathic scoliosis
Scoliosis Warrior Podcast #31
I'm excited to announce that I am the guest on Scoliosis Warrior's latest podcast episode (#31). The Scoliosis Warrior Podcast is run by Eva Butterly, a personal trainer, coach, and fellow member of the scoliosis community who lives in Dublin, Ireland. During my episode, Eva and I chat about how ... [ Read On ]
Research shows a supplement reduces scoliosis
A fascinating piece of research recently came out indicating that some scoliosis cases may be caused by neuroinflammation, which is simply inflammation within the neurological system of the body.[i] The best part of this research is that two over-the-counter medications were found to significantly ... [ Read On ]
Performing a visual assessment
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. In previous posts I discussed the typical scoliotic body, common types of scoli (AIS and functional scoliosis), when to work with a ... [ Read On ]
Virtual Scoliosis Spinal Fusion workshop released today
My second online workshop with FusionPilatesEDU.com, Scoliosis Spinal Fusion, was released today! In this online 2-hour workshop, I teach the specific set of challenges spinal fusions can present and how to work with clients that have them, dispelling any misconceptions that those with spinal ... [ Read On ]
How to perform a scoliosis physical assessment
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. In previous posts I discussed the typical scoliotic body, common types of scoli (AIS and functional scoliosis), when to work with a ... [ Read On ]