During September of 2019 I ran a huge giveaway of scoliosis resource products on Instagram called Scoli September. I ended up sending 43 packages filled with scoliosis books, journals, workout videos, teaching videos, and swag out around the world. It was a lot of fun to be the scoli Santa. The ... [ Read On ]
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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 ]
The importance of the analysis process
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 ]
Scoliosis Inventions
Recently, I was listening to a lecture on inventions at my children’s school. My kids were learning about early America and how inventions improved people's lives. At the end of the talk, the speaker said, “is there any aspect of your life where you could invent something to make it easier or ... [ Read On ]
Ballet, BMI and Braces = +Scoliosis Risk
If your pediatrician has ever told you that your child may have scoliosis, or a sideways bend of the spine, you’ve more than likely asked yourself, “what caused this?” or “how could I have prevented this?” Researchers have long struggled to find an answer. Everyone agreed that there was a likely ... [ Read On ]
Breast Cancer and Scoliosis
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making this a great time to talk about the proven link between breast cancer and scoliosis. It's true. People with scoliosis are at an increased risk of getting breast cancer. Why? The short answer is the increased exposure to radiation from constant X-rays. ... [ Read On ]
