June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month and June 27 is the day. According to the Scoliosis Research Society, the aim of Scoliosis Awareness Month is to “highlight the growing need for education, early detection, and awareness to the public about scoliosis and its... read more
As with many of my blog posts, I create them from questions I am asked either from parents or my clients. What is Self-Correction is a common one. So what is self-correction and why should I do it you ask? Self-Correction is the practice of noticing or catching... read more
Recently I lead an outdoor back yard yoga practice, bringing students together in a socially distanced environment. It was wonderful, and just what we all needed. Joining them in the final relaxation phase of class, I guided them, asking them to notice the subtle... read more
Anyone who has searched the internet for scoliosis exercises or alternative scoliosis therapies, etc., has likely found conflicting information regarding yoga for scoliosis. I believe there are two reasons for this. First, I believe there are those out there that... read more
Early Intervention is the KeyWhen a child is diagnosed with mild scoliosis, the recommendation is all too often to “wait and watch” Or “wait and see.” In my opinion this is unfortunate, not only because by the next imaging the curve has often... read more
One of the most important things we can do when our child is diagnosed with scoliosis is to educate ourselves and our child. Knowledge is power, and being empowered makes us an advocate for our child and gives them a feeling of control. Knowing your child’s... read more
It is estimated that over 80% of the population will experience back pain in their lives at one time or another, often becoming chronic. Misuse and under-use of our bodies are often the cause: We sit too much, often with poor posture, we stand with poor... read more
The human body was created to move. Not only does it make us look and feel better to be more active, movement actually plays an important part in the functioning of bodily systems. Leading a sedentary lifestyle leads to weight gain, stiff muscles, poor circulation,... read more
I recently overheard a mom tell her son that bringing your finger and thumb together is meditation. Apparently our school’s safe key program is trying to incorporate meditative aspects to calm the children. I had neither the time nor energy to explain to her that... read more
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