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 128: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting A Spinal Fusion
Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience
18 minutes
2 months ago
Episode 128: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting A Spinal Fusion
Spinal fusion isn’t just a medical decision. It’s a life decision. In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, I’m sharing the five questions I believe every person should ask before saying yes to spinal fusion. These questions will help you understand not just your X-rays, but your quality of life, your goals, and your mindset. In This Episode You’ll Learn: • How to assess your current quality of life beyond your Cobb angle • Why exhausting conservative options matters before surgery • What...
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 ...
