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 121: Why Scoliosis Makes You Shorter (& 3 Ways To Get Taller)
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
20 minutes
5 months ago
Episode 121: Why Scoliosis Makes You Shorter (& 3 Ways To Get Taller)
Does it feel like scoliosis has made you shorter? The reality is that’s probably the case but you’re not stuck that way. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m breaking down why scoliosis can reduce your height and, more importantly, what you can do to change that. You’ll learn the three biggest contributors to height loss with scoliosis and what steps you can take to address each one. You’ll hear how things like dehydrated fascia, wedged discs, and poor decompression strategies play a ma...
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 ...
