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. To start at the first post in the series, go here. My book, Analyzing Scoliosis*, which covers the topics in this series in more depth (as ... [ Read On ]
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Usain Bolt, the Fastest Man in the World has Scoliosis
One of my favorite living people with scoliosis is Usain Bolt. Talk about not letting scoliosis hold you back! I have to admit I’m a total Olympics junky and have rooted for Usain throughout the last 15 years. Over 10 years ago, during one of the summer Olympics, I was teaching a regular weekly ... [ Read On ]
Scoliosis and Pregnancy: Facts and Myths
There are many myths surrounding the topic of scoliosis and pregnancy. Let’s look at some of the top ones, and then I’ll share recommendations based on research, my own two pregnancies, and those of the many scoli clients I've worked with. (If you're interested in learning more about how to take ... [ Read On ]
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 ... [ Read On ]
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 I ... [ Read On ]
How to pad scoliosis and why it matters
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. To start at the first post in the series, go here. My book, Analyzing Scoliosis, which covers the topics in this series in more depth (as ... [ Read On ]
