The Scoliometer: Measuring Scoliosis At Home
Instructions for Home-Monitoring Scoliosis Here is an important video explaining how to check your child’s (or your) spine while you are taking a break from active
Lumbar Extension Exercise
Perform while sitting. Sit straight and arch your lower back while pushing your knees apart. Extend your head. Hold for 5 seconds. **WARNING** These videos
Praying Mantis
Place hands and elbows together. Lift your arms up toward the ceiling. Chin up. Hold for 60 seconds. **WARNING** These videos are intended to be
Flexion / Extension Prone Exercise
Lie on your stomach. Use a roll at the bridge of your nose. Chin up slightly. Push your head down into the table. Hold for
QL Low Back Exercise
Lie on your back with your Right / Left side against the wall. Use a roll under your Neck ONLY, NO low back roll. Cross
Straight Leg Weighting Exercise
Lie on your back. Use a roll for your neck and low back. Block the Right / Left hip high, other hip low. Lift your
Leg Raise Exercise
Lie on your Right / Left side. Use two rolls under your neck and head. Raise both legs up 6 inches off of the floor.
Psoas Stretch
Do this stretch with the Right / Left knee bent and up on a chair and the opposite leg straight back. Hold for 60 seconds.
Standing Lateral Strap Exercise
For thoracic scoliosis curves, perform while standing. Bend to the Right / Left with your head up. Hold for 60 seconds. **WARNING** These videos are
Seated Lateral Strap Exercise
For lumbar scoliosis curves, perform while sitting. Bend to the Right / Left with your head down. Hold for 60 seconds. **WARNING** These videos are
Axis Spinous Exercise
Cradle the back of your head with your hand while resting your forearm against your temple. Grab your elbow with your opposite hand. Push your
Cervico-Dorsal Exercise
While standing with your RIGHT / LEFT side against the wall, push your head into your RIGHT / LEFT hand as if you are pushing