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 123: Are You Stretching the Right Side for Your Scoliosis?
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
21 minutes
5 months ago
Episode 123: Are You Stretching the Right Side for Your Scoliosis?
Are you stretching the “tight” side of your scoliosis? Here’s what you’re missing… If you’ve ever been told to “just stretch the tight side” of your scoliosis, I want to help you understand why that advice might be doing more harm than good. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in the body with scoliosis and why stretching alone isn’t the answer. You’ll learn how to identify your concave (collapsed) side, what it means to open those areas safe...
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 ...
