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Lori has a unique perspective and teaching style that she developed after an injury that required a fusion of her lumbar and thoracic spine. She empowers her students to heal themselves by understanding the mechanics of their own individual spinal curve. Included in her instruction are core exercises that use the breath to help stabilize […]
Learn what exercises help scoliosis, spinal realignment, Scroth method, SEAS, yoga for scoliosis, CLEAR, and how to get started with scoliosis exercises.
Living with a chronic back condition such as scoliosis is tough. But what does it really feel like living with scoliosis? What is scoliosis pain like?
Scoliosis resolved. This is a direct quote from a radiology report from a local hospital regarding one of our patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Read about this young girls story and learn about our Schroth Method program and the scoliosis brace that helped her correct scoliosis.
I have scoliosis and had spinal fusion surgery. I love to travel and don't let scoliosis stop me. Click to read my 5 top tips on travelling with scoliosis.
Scoliosis surgeons have claimed for years, and most still do, that it is impossible to correct scoliosis without surgery. We are happy to report another one of our young patients is proving the doctors wrong again – this time in a very big way!
We tried CLEAR Institute for my daughter's scoliosis. Here is our experience, the results, and whether I would recommend it as a scoliosis treatment.
This leading scoliosis treatment expert shares 8 ways yoga can be an effective at reversing scoliosis curves and help to reduce pain.
Scoliosis exercise helps improve the posture and strength of your back muscles which eases lower back pain. Here we have 10 such effective stretching exercises.
Living with a chronic back condition such as scoliosis is tough. But what does it really feel like living with scoliosis? What is scoliosis pain like?
Back pain from scoliosis, or a left to right curvature of the spine, usually results from muscle imbalances created by misaligned vertebrae, according to the National Scoliosis Foundation. Muscles on one side of your body will be tight compared to the other side. If you do not stretch and strengthen your spinal ...
In some cases of scoliosis, a few simple exercises that activate your back, core and shoulder blade muscles can help reduce rib hump definition in your spine.
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. Here's what you can learn about communication & connections from someone who lives with severe scoliosis.
We get it – having scoliosis stinks. Getting diagnosed can be confusing and scary, but we are here to help. We've compiled some scoliosis information for kids who are newly diagnosed or have been dealing with scoliosis for a while.
New research is showing that melatonin is linked to scoliosis. Find out the connection and what you can do about it here.
The psychological side of scoliosis is so often overlooked, but I think my behaviour over the years shows just how much scoliosis has affected my behaviour.
This is my scoliosis story: I was born in 1955 on a beautiful small farm outside Kongsberg, Norway. When I was 4 years old 2 things happened: my brother was born and my mum dicovered that something was happening with my back. I also complained about headache every day. She took me to our familydoctor who sent me to a doctor for children in Drammen. He sent me to Oslo, to Sophies Minde the hospital that treated scoliosis. My first doctor was prof. Alvig, a proper old,skinny professor with a bow 😏 They found out I had a S-scoliosis, idiopatic (cause unknown) and the degrees where 40+. My first brace was a bodyplaster, it was over my left shoulder, around my body and down to my right knee! I wish I had a photo! A tiny little girl with this big plaster 😄 I could not sit straight on chairs but I learned to use my mum's bicycle! 🚴 After some months they decided that the plaster did not help me, so I got my Blounts brace. The first was very simple, later I got Milwaukee with more pillows and straps. I had to use these braces 24/7 for 8 years. When I was 15 I had my youth revolt and delivered the brace to the doctor and said I was fed up! The year before my mum died av malignt melanoma so I think it was part of both sorrow and beeing a teenager 💔 After these 8 years with braces my curves had increased to 60+ degrees! So I was not better, but without braces I think it would have been much worse. I don't know why I did not have surgery, but I am happy I did not! Me and my mum 💖 I lived my life like everyone else,- studies, work, sports, hobbies and friends and family 😊 The first time I started to feel some pain in my back was when I was about 40 years old 💓 Then I ask for a new appointment at the hospital where I was treated earlier. The x-rays showed that my curves ahd increased to 90 and 85 degrees 😢 But I am lucky because it hardly show when I have clothes on! My biggest problems have been my daily headache (+ sometimes migraine) and some asthma (because one lounge has less space) In 2003 I was on a discussionforum for women (this was before Facebook),- and one day I asked if there where other women with scoliosis in the forum? It was! So I decided to start a group for people with scoliosis in Norway and contacted the society for people with backproblems (Ryggforeningen i Norge) and our group was official during 2004, it still excist 💓 After a while I also started 2 groups on Facebook,- Skoliose Norge and Skolioseforeldre. They are growing and filled with lovely members supporting each other 💗 I have always been active but I have not been doing excercises like I should have at the gym, I only started May 2016 (and in September I started to blog about what I do at the gym). I have learned during this journey that my body is different from people with a straight spine,- I use other muscles and my body react different. But it is ok! Everyone is individual 💓 I hope I will get a super old age (I am only 62 now 😊), I noticed after a few months that my posture was much better, so I hope I will feel not so exhausted after a while........ I check my bone density every 3. year. This is the last photo. The black parts are arthritis, and you can see my curves are pretty big. 7 years ago Dennis came into my life 💓 He was 2 years old, Lhasa apso (sacred dog from Himalaya) With Dennis I have to go for walks every day, sunny,rainy,cold or warm weather 🌞⛅⛄ 2 winters for 6 months each time we lived on my paradise island Gran Canaria ( I have lived there for many winters before I got Dennis) Lots of lovely walks in nice warm weather 🌞 I hope we can go back again! Warm weather is so much better for my body. I like to challenge my self and last year I managed to reach a top just outside my hometown again,- 30 years since last time! Asthma was bad, but I did it! I hope you all are having a nice time? Big hugs 💖
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June is scoliosis awareness month, so to help raise awareness, I thought I'd write a post with some interesting facts about scoliosis. Click to read more!
Living with a chronic back condition such as scoliosis is tough. But what does it really feel like living with scoliosis? What is scoliosis pain like?
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Scoliosis is a curvature spine disorder causing your spine to curve to the side looking like the shape of an "S" or "C". There are many different types, causes, & symptoms of this condition.
Side-Shift Exercises Side-shift and hitch exercises are simple adjustments done throughout the day without any equipment. They are meant to slow the progression of curves in both the immature and mature spine. The methods The side shift or hitch exercises are meant to be repeated throughout the day - at least 30 times a day. Side shift (for thoracic curves and thoracic/lumbar double major curves) Shift the spine towards the concave side of the curve as far as the spine will allow. Hold for 10 seconds Relax back into rest position If there is a marked lumbar lordosis, first decrease that curve by tilting the pelvis forward, and then move into the side-shift position. Hitch (for lumbar and thoracolumbar curves) Lift the heel on the convex side of the curve Hold for 10 seconds Relax back into rest position * Photos from Side shift exercise for idiopathic scoliosis after skeletal maturity. Research Links Primary research, in children and adults, describing method and results Active correction by side-shift: An alternative treatment for early idiopathic scoliosis (In Scoliosis Prevention, 1985, pp126 -140) Side-shift exercise and hitch exercise Side shift exercise for idiopathic scoliosis after skeletal maturity. Research on device to support exercises Monitoring of side shift exercise using an electromagnetic three-dimensional measuring device. Research to identify underlying mechanism Kinesiologic analysis of dynamic side-shift in patients with idiopathic scoliosis. Research comparing to other conservative treatments Treatment of idiopathic scoliosis with side-shift therapy: an initial comparison with a brace treatment historical cohort. Opinion piece Conservative treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: can it reduce the incidence of surgical treatment?
While your spine naturally curves, it curves in places it shouldn't if you suffer from scoliosis. When the spine rotates, twists or curves due to scoliosis, you may experience outward symptoms like one hip or shoulder being higher than the other.
"It’s more than just a backache."
Scoliosis is known to be an unusual condition and a person suffering from it from will have postural distortion. There are few yoga poses which can help you with it.
Stop scoliosis from restricting you from participating in your favourite activities. Eliminate imposed barriers by increasing strength and mobility through properly performing simple exercises.
In some cases of scoliosis, a few simple exercises that activate your back, core and shoulder blade muscles can help reduce rib hump definition in your spine.
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