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 ... [ Read On ]
Exercises
Side Plank Theory for Scoliosis Raises Questions
Back in 2014, Dr. Loren Fishman's side plank theory for scoliosis research was published in the Wall Street Journal, and it caused quite a stir. In case you need a refresher, the study claimed that doing a yoga side plank on one side every day will decrease the curves in people with ... [ Read On ]
Fascia, Stretching, & Stretch Marks (Oh my!)
In my latest scoliosis education video, Untwisting Scoli: Maya (available in DVD and streaming formats), I explain what tight fascia in the body looks like and reference it quite often in the video. I’ve gotten several questions about this topic, so I wanted to provide some more information. Here’s ... [ 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 ]
Can thermal scans for scoliosis replace x-rays?
People with scoliosis are subjected to a great deal of x-ray radiation over the course of their lives, significantly increasing their risk for breast cancer. A year ago, I wrote a blog introducing thermal body scans as a potential alternative to these x-rays, and I received a tremendous response. It ... [ Read On ]
Q&A With Erin Myers: Kyphosis Scoliosis and Exercise
Q: I have a question about the exercise program, Hard Core Scoli. In addition to scoliosis, I have significant kyphosis, which I suspect many scoliosis patients have to one degree or another. Are the exercises OK for kyphosis as well? Are there any I should avoid? Are there any other exercises that ... [ Read On ]