Can Planking Cure Scoliosis? A 2 year old study has lead to some internet buzz about an “Ancient Therapy” that can improve your scoliosis. So what is this ancient therapy that holds the promise to at least alleviating your scoliosis? One study demonstrated that for the six million people in the United States who suffer … Read more
Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is named so because the cause of the scoliosis is unknown. Adolescent children (predominantly girls) begin life with straight spines and over a few months develop scoliotic spine with no changes in lifestyle, diet, and overall health. Early stage idiopathic scoliosis patients’ vertebrae, muscles, ligaments, and discs all appear normal and … Read more
Is There a Conflict of Interest? Do orthopedists fail to suggest early-intervention or alternative scoliosis treatments because of a conflict of interest? Why do orthopedists discourage alternative scoliosis treatments even if patients show improvement from them? The medical approach to scoliosis treatment is to watch and wait, brace and then operate. During the “wait and … Read more
Can Custom Foot Orthotics or “Scoliosis Insoles” Reverse Scoliosis? “Orthotics”, “foot orthoses”, “orthotic devices” or “biomechanical orthotic devices” are prescribed, custom-made devices that alter the motion and change the pressure on the weight-bearing surface of your foot. They allow for normal motion but limit abnormal motion. They can be prescribed to help correct problems such … Read more
**WARNING** These videos are intended to be a supplemental resource for patients who have already been assessed and received assigned exercises to perform at Strauss Scoliosis Correction. Each patient is prescribed an individualized program of exercises depending on a patient’s specific scoliosis curve type and size, degree of spinal flexibility, patient balance and coordination, and … Read more
Can Inversion Tables be used for Adult Scoliosis Treatment? Inversion therapy is often marketed as an alternative treatment for adult scoliosis. Inversion therapy involves being upside down or at an inverted angle to take gravitational pressure off the nerve roots and disks of the spine and increases the space between vertebrae for therapeutic benefits. The … Read more
History of the Scoliosis Traction Chair The Scoliosis Traction Chair (STC) was developed by the CLEAR Institute to be the ultimate tool to address and rehabilitate the scoliotic spine. The very first scoliosis chairs were modified school chairs customized by hand for each patient. The armrests were built up with foam blocks affixed with duct … Read more
Scoliosis exercise can be a very effective part of a more comprehensive treatment plan for scoliosis. It’s the type of scoliosis exercise that is key! Exercise for scoliosis can be divided into two groups. Isometric and Isotonic. Isometric scoliosis exercise is a way to exercise the muscles while in a stationary position. Isometric exercise is … Read more
After taking all the necessary precautions for yoga and scoliosis into consideration and getting approval and recommendations from the practitioner treating you, if you have scoliosis and would like to establish a scoliosis yoga program, here are some poses to AVOID or take greater care when performing. Back-Bending Bending a scoliotic spine backwards will reduce … Read more
Many patients have inquired about the benefits and risks of adding yoga to a scoliosis treatment program. The short answer is that the benefits outweigh the risks… as long as some cautions are observed (please see corresponding article for yoga moves to avoid if you do have scoliosis!!!!) In this article I give a general … Read more
Many people hope scoliosis yoga will help treat or cure idiopathic scoliosis or even believe that they can treat their scoliosis themselves. The assumption here is that scoliosis is caused by weakness. This belief is based on a misunderstanding of scoliosis in general and why the spine is curving. The current scientific literature shows that … Read more
Let me begin by saying I have practiced yoga for over 40 years and remain a daily practitioner of yoga. Having completed a Yoga Teacher Training in 1982 certified by Kripalu Yoga (SDF) of Napa Valley, California, I have personally practiced a wide variety of yoga techniques. So… I am by no means hear to … Read more