When do you work with a scoli client?
This blog is part of the Analyzing Scoliosis series, which is designed to teach movement practitioners how to work confidently with clients with scoliosis. Previous post have discussed the typical scoli client and the common types of scoli (AIS and functional scoliosis). My book, Analyzing Scoliosis, which covers the topics in this series (as well as […]
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 […]
Common types of scoli: Adolescent Idiopathic 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. The first post discussed the typical scoli body. My book, Analyzing Scoliosis, which covers the topics in this series (as well as others) in more depth, is available on Amazon. While there […]
What does the average scoli client look like?
This blog is part of the Analyzing Scoliosis series, which is designed to teach movement practitioners how to work confidently with clients with scoli. This is the first post in the series. My book, Analyzing Scoliosis, which covers the topics in this series (as well as others) in more depth, is available on Amazon. As […]
Untwisting Maya: Her Story
I recently published Untwisting Scoli: Maya, the first in a new series of educational videos by Spiral Spine showing the analysis and exercise process I use to untwist my scoliosis clients. Untwisting Scoli: Maya documents my unique process with a long-time client of mine, Maya. I originally wrote about Maya in a newsletters at my first […]
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 better?” This struck […]
Braces and Scoliosis
In the final segment of this three-part series, Erin Myers of Spiral Spine Pilates refers to a recent study indicating that orthodontic braces can play a role in increasing one’s risk of developing scoliosis, particularly when combined with classical ballet training and a having low BMI. Erin is well versed on these factors as she […]
My Scoli Heart Hurts
My heart hurts. I’m going to let my heart bleed all over my computer as I write this. I often feel the emotional pain that my scoli clients go through, and it can be emotionally draining at times. Today is one of those days. As many of you know, I am not an advocate for […]
BMI and scoliosis
Did you know that your Body Mass Index (BMI) and scoliosis risk are connected? A recent study indicated having a low BMI can increase one’s risk of developing scoliosis, particularly when combined with classical ballet training. I was trained in classical ballet, was diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age, and was thin, like most […]
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 in classical ballet and was diagnosed with scoliosis at a young age, giving her a unique perspective as to how ballet and scoliosis are indeed […]