Research Shows 24 Weeks of Combined Schroth and Pilates Exercises Help Decrease Scoliosis
At Spiral Spine, we’re always keeping up with the latest research on scoliosis. We spend an incredible amount of our time working through research in order for our work to stay credible and current as we desire all of our work to be heavily based in research not guesswork. We want clients to know exercises […]
Scoliosis Treatment: what steps should I take after my diagnosis?
Have you recently been diagnosed with scoliosis and are unsure what you need to do? Or, has your child recently been diagnosed and you feel overwhelmed with contraindicating information? Did your doctor tell you your scoli was too small to do anything about or that you only have one option because your curve is too […]
Welcome, Christie Schenk!
I’m excited to welcome a Pilates instructor with a unique voice and passion to Spiral Spine, Christie Schenk. For over 20 years Christie has been a nurse working with patient care experience in a variety of specialties including surgical nursing, pediatrics, and physical rehabilitation. At Spiral Spine, her focus is using Pilates as a foundation […]
Welcome Larsen Buck!
I’m excited to introduce you to my newest teacher, Larsen Buck. Larsen initially came to Spiral Spine as a dancer and scoliosis client. Through her work she fell in love with Pilates as a form of movement that promotes health, strength, and confidence, which lead her to become a teacher. You’ll fall in love with […]
How to prepare and recover from surgery without hurting your scoliosis
Spinal surgeries happen all the time. Actress Katherine Heigl, chef David Burtka, models Natalie Roser and Martha Hunt, golfer Tiger Woods, and Princess Eugenia of York have all had spinal surgery. Your job in prepping for any surgery doesn’t end with simply finding the right surgeon. You need to plan for how to prepare and […]
Erin Myers’ monthly scoliosis care routine
Have you ever wondered how a trained Pilates instructor performs scoliosis care? Well I’m about to tell you all the ins and outs of my monthly routine. I have had scoliosis since I was a teen. I’m now in my late 30s now and have developed a tried-and-true way to care for my scoliosis. While […]
New hire Tammy Wilson shares her favorite Pilates exercises for postpartum
Just like my gardens in the spring, my staff has been growing recently. I’m excited to introduce you to my newest hire, Tammy Wilson. In addition to being a Pilates teacher, Tammy is a certified Y12SR yoga instructor, which aids in healing trauma and addiction. She is also a barre and vinyasa yoga instructor and has […]
Spiral Spine Pilates welcomes Sarah Case
I’m excited to welcome Sarah Case to the teaching staff of Spiral Spine Pilates. Sarah is a Balanced Body comprehensively trained Pilates instructor and nonpartisan political analyst. Sarah originally came to Pilates years ago in hopes of alleviating low back pain. She quickly became enamored with the many benefits of a regular Pilates practice as […]
What are the side effects of scoliosis spinal fusion surgery?
New clients often ask what my thoughts are on scoliosis spinal fusion surgery and its side effects, because that is the only option they were given by their doctors to treat their scoliosis. I’m going to have the conversation I have with them with you. To summarize: Doctors usually don’t mention treatments besides bracing and […]
The role of the teacher
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. Previous posts have discussed the typical scoli body, common types of scoli (AIS and functional scoliosis), how to decide when to work with a client, how to handle a misdiagnosed client, […]
Small scoliosis curves – are they painful?
It is easy to imagine how large scoli curves can wreak havoc on one’s body, but many people are unaware of how small scoliosis curves can be just as physically and emotionally painful. I wrote in The Beautiful Scoliotic Back that bodies like balance. So, any deviation, even a small one, (i.e. small scoli curves) […]