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 ... [ Read On ]
Congenital Scoliosis
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 ]
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 spinal fusion surgery. I ... [ Read On ]
Scoliosis Awareness Month 2017
In celebration of Scoliosis Awareness Month, here’s an excerpt from The Beautiful Scoliotic Back, Erin's inspirational book that teaches you how to take an active role in determining how scoliosis will affect your life: "I think the back is the most beautiful part of the human body, even ones ... [ 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 ]
Scoliosis Workshop with Erin Myers
Scoliosis Workshop with Erin Myers Saturday, September 16, 2017 12pm to 2pm at Spiral Spine Pilates Whether you’re an instructor with scoliosis clients, a parent of a child with scoli or have scoliosis yourself, this unique two-hour, hands-on workshop is for you. Led by Spiral Spine and Spiral ... [ Read On ]