How to Do the Adams Test for Scoliosis
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The Adams test is a simple but effective way to screen for scoliosis.
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Torticollis and Lip/Tongue Tie Resources for Babies
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I have compiled some of the resources given to me after my son’s torticollis and lip and tongue ties diagnoses.
Read MoreTypes of Body Asymmetries
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There are several types of body asymmetries, including scoliosis, leg length discrepancy, limb length discrepancy, torticollis, pectus carinatum, and pectus excavatum.
Read MoreReview: Sacro Wedgy for Scoliosis and SI Joint Pain
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The Sacro Wedgy is a helpful tool for reducing lower back and sacrum pain from scoliosis and sacroiliac (SI) joint disfunction.
Read MoreFirst Trimester Prenatal Yoga for Scoliosis
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Not only does prenatal yoga require a little humility and acceptance, but so does yoga for scoliosis. Here I will discuss a few poses for the first trimester as listed in Iyengar Yoga for Motherhood: Safe Practices for Expectant and New Mothers and how you may need to adapt them for scoliosis.
Read MoreCan yoga cure scoliosis?
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Yoga helps those with scoliosis manage the condition through reducing its severity and pain by strengthening and stretching the body to better support the spine, posture, and balance.
Read MoreYoga Poses for Leg Length Discrepancy: Yogic Squat (Malasana)
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Yogic Squat (Malasana, also Garland Pose) is a low squat that can reveal a lot about your body structure and asymmetries, like scoliosis and leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreCan you do high-impact exercise with scoliosis?
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My own experience and research suggest that scoliosis doesn’t have to limit all high-impact exercise.
Read More5 Ways to Make a Yogic Squat (Malasana) Easier
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If you have difficulty doing a Yogic Squat—it is hard to get into, painful in your ankles, knees, or hips, or you can’t bring your heels to the ground—here are five variations and tips for practicing it.
Read MoreYoga Poses for Leg Length Discrepancy: Staff Pose (Dandasana)
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Staff Pose (Dandasana) is a basic yoga pose that is one of the best for highlighting postural patterns and strengthening back and leg muscles in those with body asymmetries like scoliosis and leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreHow to improve your balance in Tree Pose (Vrksasana)
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Here are seven ways to find more stability and balance in Tree Pose (Vrksasana).
Read MoreI Can’t Do Yoga, because I’m Not Flexible
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Lack of flexibility is the biggest reason I hear people give for not trying yoga—but also the biggest reason I hear from people who choose to start yoga.
Read MoreWhy Strengthen Muscles to Reduce Pain
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Muscle strength is important for reducing pain, as I learned in a recent conversation with a pain management physiatrist doctor.
Read More5 Things to Do on a Plane with Scoliosis
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If you have any body pain or scoliosis, flying can be even more difficult. Here are five things to do on a plane to help manage.
Read MoreReview: Rishikesh Yogis Yogashala Teacher Training
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There are countless yoga trainings, retreats, and classes on offer in Rishikesh, but here is what makes Rishikesh Yogis Yogashala teacher training special.
Read MoreWhat Is Yoga for Scoliosis?
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Yoga for scoliosis is a gentle form of yoga that strengthens and stretches the muscles of the back and spine to help improve posture, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
Read MoreYoga Poses for Leg Length Discrepancy: Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana)
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Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) was found to help reverse scoliosis spinal curves and it is also important for those with leg length discrepancies.
Read MoreYoga Poses for Leg Length Discrepancy: Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)
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Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana) is a good yoga pose for those with leg length discrepancies and scoliosis because it stretches the legs, glutes, and back while promoting stability in the hips and balance between each leg, ankle, and foot.
Read MoreThree Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Gluteus Medius
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If you have a leg length discrepancy (LLD), scoliosis, or various back, hip, or leg conditions you could have gluteus medius weakness or asymmetry. For some people, strengthening or balancing out these muscles will reduce pain, improve balance, and promote body symmetry.
Read MoreFinding Relief: Effective Strategies for Managing Scoliosis Pain
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This post reviews several approaches to manage pain associated with scoliosis and provides links to online resources.
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