May 10, 2023 3:36 pm Published by admin Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and brittle. It is a progressive disease that can develop over many years without any noticeable symptoms, but can eventually lead to bone fractures, especially in the hips, spine, and wrists. It is estimated that over 200 million people worldwide have osteoporosis, [...]
September 7, 2022 10:41 pm Published by admin Scoliosis has more symptoms to it than most people realize. Depending on your age, curve type, activity levels, and even biological sex, there are many different symptoms that can be experienced when you have scoliosis. One of the most common symptoms that is often overlooked, are headaches and migraines, especially in women. The spine is [...]
August 23, 2022 11:21 pm Published by admin I have been very fortunate to work with and be mentored by SEVERAL of the foremost researchers on scoliosis. Sanja Schreiber and Hagit Berdishevsky are regular names you’ll find in the scoliosis research world in addition to being internationally respected instructors and clinicians on the Schroth Method. Though we all admit there is much more [...]
August 23, 2022 11:20 pm Published by admin At ScolioAustin, we understand how stressful a new diagnosis can be on the family even more than the child sometimes. We are here to help the child AND the family understand their child’s scoliosis and how to embrace it with a renewed sense of control. For more information check out The Schroth Method. Scoliosis can [...]
April 14, 2021 4:12 pm Published by admin Get the Best Scoliosis Care for You For most of us, PAIN is the big equalizer. It can hit us at any age, sex, culture or religion. If you’re lucky, you might have a “regular” therapist in your resource bucket but most of us don’t pay any attention as to where to get care until [...]
April 14, 2021 4:10 pm Published by admin Scoliosis and the Side Plank A few years ago, there was a lot of excitement in the scoliosis community when the news came out: “A single yoga pose each day may improve spine curvature for scoliosis patients”. A scientific study has been carried out investigating the effects of the side plank yoga exercise on scoliosis. [...]
April 14, 2021 4:09 pm Published by admin Nutrition and your spine Scoliosis is like a seed. It sometimes lies dormant for a person’s entire life and no one ever knows but, occasionally, without provocation, this little genetic error can develop into a full-blown failure of the spine to be able to hold its alignment. Science still does not have any answers, but [...]
April 14, 2021 4:08 pm Published by admin How to work out with your dog In this time of uncertainty and home quarantine, it’s critical to our sanity and that of our pups that we get out and keep moving (while, of course, maintaining our social distancing). In a recent online survey, 85% of dog owners said they are more active because of [...]
April 14, 2021 4:07 pm Published by admin Semi-hanging on stall bars Having an unusual curve in your spine can be painful. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “about 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime.” If you have scoliosis, those statistics are even higher. In a straight spine, the bones, [...]
April 14, 2021 4:07 pm Published by admin Schroth exercises may benefit patients of all ages, regardless of the severity or duration of their scoliosis. Only a Schroth-trained physical therapy specialist with an ISST or BSPTS credentialing has the knowledge to best guide you in learning the Schroth Method. Schroth physical therapy specialists have specialized training in treating the body from a 3-dimensional [...]
