Side planks are one of the most confusing exercises for people with scoliosis, and today I’m clearing up the guesswork once and for all. In this episode, I’m walking you through the essentials: how to look at your own curve pattern, what a side plank should be doing for you, and how to keep your spine aligned instead of unintentionally reinforcing your asymmetries. I also walk through the full progression of side plank variations so you can train with clarity instead of forcing yourself into ...
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Side planks are one of the most confusing exercises for people with scoliosis, and today I’m clearing up the guesswork once and for all. In this episode, I’m walking you through the essentials: how to look at your own curve pattern, what a side plank should be doing for you, and how to keep your spine aligned instead of unintentionally reinforcing your asymmetries. I also walk through the full progression of side plank variations so you can train with clarity instead of forcing yourself into ...
Episode 118: Rewiring the Brain-Body Connection for Scoliosis Care w/ Missy Bunch
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
49 minutes
8 months ago
Episode 118: Rewiring the Brain-Body Connection for Scoliosis Care w/ Missy Bunch
In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m joined by Missy Bunch, founder of Movement IQ, as we explore the powerful role of the nervous system in scoliosis care. Missy shares her journey from professional dancer to applied neurology educator after a serious injury shifted her focus to brain-based movement and pain science. We discuss how the visual and vestibular systems influence posture, stability, and body awareness—and how targeted exercises can help reduce pain and improve quality of li...
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
Side planks are one of the most confusing exercises for people with scoliosis, and today I’m clearing up the guesswork once and for all. In this episode, I’m walking you through the essentials: how to look at your own curve pattern, what a side plank should be doing for you, and how to keep your spine aligned instead of unintentionally reinforcing your asymmetries. I also walk through the full progression of side plank variations so you can train with clarity instead of forcing yourself into ...
