Living with Scoliosis Archives | Page 13 of 24

Jan

2019

Why is Lower Back Mobilisation Important for People with Scoliosis?

Erika

In the physiotherapy world, the word mobility refers to the freedom of movement that exists in a muscle or group of muscles. People with scoliosis often experience reduced mobility in their backs (frequently accompanied by pain). Regularly performing lower back mobilisation exercises can help to: Strengthen muscles in the lower back Improve posture Relieve lower … Read more

Dec

2018

Back Strengthening for Scoliosis

Erika

Individuals with idiopathic scoliosis don’t always experience pain as a result of this condition, but there may be a loss of back strength depending on the severity of the spinal curvature. With the right exercises, however, this can be overcome – for instance, it may be beneficial to place greater emphasis on enhancing the strength, … Read more

Nov

2018

Scoliosis Tips: How to Improve Your Flexibility

Erika

If you suffer from scoliosis, there’s a good chance that you will experience a loss of flexibility as your spinal curvature progresses. This can impact your ability to move around and go about your daily routine; it can also adversely impact your performance if you participate in sports or other physical activities like dancing. Unfortunately, … Read more

Oct

2018

Q&A with Rachel Mulvaney, VP of Curvy Girls Scoliosis

Erika

Rachel Mulvaney is the Vice President of Curvy Girls, an international support group for girls with scoliosis. You might remember that we interviewed the group’s founder, Leah Stoltz, on the Scoliosis SOS blog last year – this time around, we have a Q&A with Rachel, whose scoliosis story is rather different from Leah’s but no … Read more

Oct

2018

Spine Straightening Exercises

Erika

The effects of scoliosis can be very detrimental to one’s life. While some patients suffer only minor discomfort, others suffer from chronic pain. The curve of the spine is often the cause of this discomfort, leading to problems with the neck, shoulders, hips, and the back itself. In order to combat this pain and discomfort, … Read more