Curvy Spine

"I feel angry at my mother!" . Even nowadays, well into 21st century, scoliosis is not well known. Children who develop scoliosis early, go on with their lives undiagnosed, until scoliosis gets noticed accidentally. . This girl found out about her scoliosis because she had a knee pain and on and off back pain on her right upper back, just under the shoulder blade.... . This may sound weird, but people with scoliosis very often experience one-sided pain in the back, hips or legs! . Now, at 22, she finally discovered that she had right thoracic scoliosis. . Every health care professional should take 30 seconds of their routine check up and screen for scoliosis. It is really super simple! Scroll left to see what you can do for your loved one even if you are not a trained health care professional. . . . #scoliosis #scoliosisawareness #screeningforscoliosis #bentnotbroken #doctor #pediatrician #routinecheckup #yeg #yeghealth @oldstrathcona #edmontonalberta See more

What inspires/motivates you? Here at Curvy Spine, we encourage clients to leave words of encouragement for others to help support them on their journey! We often hear how helpful these messages are for people and we encourage you, near and far, to join this movement and leave a message for others in the comments below ... We will choose 3 messages and write them on colored paper to inspire people that come to our space. We love and appreciate you all! Stay strong #yeghealth #scoliosis #scoliosisalberta #schrothmethod #schrothforscoliosis #yegfitness #isstschroth #scoliosisawareness #scoliosismotivation #motivation #affirmation #inspiration #love #health #fitness #oldstrathcona #edmontonhealth See more

My very first case of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) treated with the Schroth method in 2008. . The girl was 13 y/o Risser 2 with a period that started 2 months before the treatment. Her major curve was left lumbar at 45 and secondary curve was right thoracic at 36, ISST Schroth classification LleHTri. . The 1st photo is at the beginning of the treatment in Aug 2008, second 2 months later and the last at the 4-month follow up.... . The treatment consisted of daily 1h Schroth mobilization techniques followed by 1h exercises, 6 days a week for 4 months. The girl was instructed to use Schroth adjusted activities of daily living and practices Schroth breathing when at home. The girl did not wear a brace and did not receive any other treatment. . During the 4-month period the curves decreased by 7 in the thoracic and 9 in the lumbar segment. Her posture improved visibly in 3D by becoming more balanced, centered and with improved trunk rotation. . This case motivated me to pursue my PhD in Rehabilitation Science at University of Alberta, Canada in 2009. As part of my doctoral work, I conducted the first randomized controlled trial on the effect of the Schroth exercises in patients with AIS. . ~Dr. Sanja Schreiber . . . . #scoliosis #isstschroth #schrothmethod #phd #motivation #dowhatyoulove #nevergiveup #makeadifference @asklepiosklinikbadsobernheim @dr.sanjaschreiber See more

Texting neck!!! Aaaaargh!!!! . All of our clients at Curvy Spine have become wary of our Schroth therapists running in with a pillow to help them support and lift the arms to the level of the eyes! . But, jokes aside, the abundant literature on the topic suggests that, in general, sustained muscle load and bad posture while texting are considered to be risk factors for developing musculoskeletal disorders. In the recent Swedish study (swipe left) researchers found that b...oth men and women who send more than 20 text messages a day develop neck/upperback and shoulder pain over the course of 1 year. . Sooooo...the Curvy Spine advice is: TEXT AS IF YOU WERE TAKING A SELFIE!!! Problem solved! (swipe all the way left) . And don't forget, we are watching you from the moment you enter the clinic! . . . . #textneck #posture #spinedeformity #spine #selfietime #yeg #alberta #edmontonalberta See more

Here at Curvy Spine, we encourage our clients to decorate their Schroth home exercise binders to help inspire them each time they lay eyes on it! T did exactly that! Reminding herself that "you are never too old to set another goal." We are here to help every step of the way! By committing to bettering yourself, you are also committing to supporting a community of people in a similar situation! You are never alone, we are all on this journey together! ... Keep shining and do your Schroth! #scoliosis #scoliosisalberta #scoliosisedmonton #ISSTschroth #schrothmethod #schroth #schrothforscoliosis #schrothmethodforscoliosis #scoliosistreatment #motivation #affirmation #fitness #yeghealth #yegfitness #exercise #scoliosisexercise See more

It's the little adaptations that lead to big changes! . A man with left lumbar primary curve complained of back pain in his lumbar prominenece (left side of lower back), particularly after driving. . A quick examination of his daily habits revealed that he was carrying his wallet in the right pocket pushing him even more into his curve.... . After switching the wallet into the left pocket, his postural biomechancis changed, and he reported decreased to no pain! . ISST Schroth method consists of education about a person's particular scoliosis, 3D scoliosis-specific exercises and adaptation of activities of daily living (ADL). . Exercises are not enough in itself. One must change the postural behavior in ADLs to see a change in his overall posture over time. . . . . . #ISSTSchroth #schrothexercise #schrothmethod #posture #posturecorrection #scoliosis #adaptation #littlechangesmatter See more

We will be hosting another round of the Curvy Spine yoga series for our lovely clients led by @curvyspineyoga We will be offering both livestream and in-person sessions starting next week. In-person sessions will be held Thursday evenings at 6pm and livestream Zoom sessions will be held Wednesday evenings starting at 6pm Both series will run for 8-consecutive weeks. We will be applying Schroth principles and providing Schroth-specific cues and adjustments during t...he flow. M is pictured here applying her Schroth principles to tree pose If you are interested, please send us a DM or email us at [email protected] See you there! #yoga #yegyoga #yogaforscoliosis #edmontonyoga #scoliosisyoga #scoliosisedmonton #edmontonschroth #ISSTschroth #schrothedmonton #scoliosis #scoliosisawareness #yegschroth #scoliosisyeg See more

Our patients are so amazing! M has been modifying her activities of daily living using Schroth principles and has noticed some positive changes in her body! Schroth empowers our clients to create new habits and ways of moving that best serves their unique anatomy. M incorporated these principles in her life and noticed changes without doing her exercise program consistently.... From behind we notice: the knees are no longer hyperextending, she is standing taller From the side: she is more centered, stacked and standing taller! Keep up the great work M! You are an inspiration to us all #isstschroth #exerciseprogram #yeghealth #schrothforscoliosis #scoliosisawareness #schrothmethod #schroth #scoliosis #inspiration #posture #oldstrathcona #scolistrong #community #yegfitness #yegscoliosis #edmontonscoliosis See more

Stronger together! . . . .... #scoliosis #strongertogether #yeghealth #yeg #Edmonton #alberta #oldstrathcona #whyteave See more

We will be hosting another round of our Curvy Spine yoga series led by @curvyspineyoga We will be offering a livestream and in-person delivery for 8 consecutive weeks beginning the week of September 14th The in-person sessions will be Tuesdays at 6pm starting on September 15th. This class will be limited to 4 participants to maintain social distancing ... The livestream sessions will be Wednesdays at 6pm starting on September 16th All classes are reserved for Curvy Spine Schroth trained clients Please send an email to [email protected] for more information, or to join one of the classes! #yegyoga #oldstrathcona #scolistrong #yogaforscoliosis #yogaforkyphosis #scoliosisyoga #yegyoga #isstschroth #schrothyoga #schrothmethod #scoliosis #kyphosis #yogaseries #edmontonyoga #yeghealth See more

Due to the unfavorable weather, we will be cancelling our final yoga in the park and scoliosis screening event We recognize the importance of providing free screenings to the community and have implemented designated scoliosis screening times in our regular clinic hours! Every Wednesday from 12-2pm, we will offer complimentary screenings at our Curvy Spine clinic located just off Whyte avenue ... We will also be offering a complimentary livestream yoga class over Zoom on Wednesday September 9th at 6pm for interested participants! Please send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 780-619-8603 to book your complimentary screening or to receive the link to the free livestream yoga class We love and appreciate you all!! @curvyspineyoga @scoliosisalberta @dr.sanjaschreiber #scoliosis #scoliosisalberta #yeghealth #isstschroth #schrothmethod #schrothforscoliosis #scoliosistreatment #schrothmethod #edmontonhealth #scoliosisedmonton #yogaforscoliosis #freescreening #screeningforscoliosis #freeyoga #yegyoga #yegyogascoliosis #freeyeg #yogainthepark See more

Tomorrow is the final day for our yoga in the park and Scoliosis screening event! We will be in Hawrelak park by the playgrounds from 10am-1pm and again from 2-5pm depending on the weather. Please keep a lookout on our social media platforms for any changes to the schedule! It has been a pleasure meeting and connecting with the community and offering complimentary yoga and screenings ... We could not have hosted these events without the support from the Edmonton Community Foundation, the city of Edmonton, and Scoliosis Alberta We look forward to seeing you there! We hope to offer a similar event next summer @edmontoncommunityfoundation @cityofedmonton @scoliosisalberta @curvyspineyoga @dr.sanjaschreiber #scoliosis #scoliosisalberta #yeghealth #isstschroth #schrothmethod #schrothforscoliosis #scoliosistreatment #schrothmethod #edmontonhealth #scoliosisedmonton #yogaforscoliosis #freescreening #screeningforscoliosis #freeyoga #yegyoga #yegyogascoliosis #freeyeg #yogainthepark See more

M travelled from Saskachewan and has graduated from her intensive Schroth program! See her pictured here with Amanda, her Schroth therapist, in her conscious Schroth posture and pictured with Vanessa and Kathlene, our patient care coordinators/kinesiologists, in her relaxed Schroth posture After just 3 days, M is seeing improved symptoms and we are excited to follow her journey! ... Welcome to the Curvy Spine family M! @ Edmonton, Alberta See more

Scoliosis specific massage, anyone? . People living with scoliosis have specific needs when it comes to massage. Depending on the curve type, people would feel stiff or in pain in particular parts of their body. . For example, in major thoracic curves, people tend to feel restricted in the concave side and achy on the convex side of the back. ... . Legs and hips are also frequently affected. Curvy Spine's Jay is versed in many massage therapy modalities and can address the issues effectively. . See, Jay here releasing the tissue around the concavity. He also assures that the applied pressure does not compromise the sagittal alignment, which so important. . At Curvy Spine, we all work as a team, so when you sign up for a massage with Jay, rest assured that your Schroth therapist has discussed your needs and potential precautions. . . . #massagetherapy #massage #scoliosis #kyphosis #scheuermannskyphosis #ISSTSchroth #scoliosisawareness #yeghealth #Edmonton #edmontonalberta #oldstrathcona #whyteave @curvyspineclinic