Will be seeing a new client tomorrow with scoliosis. From what I remember hearing in class, Lesson 1 would most likely be the one to start with? I haven't seen this person in a long time, so I don't know how severe it is. I am going to ask her if she has xrays to bring them.
Nancy
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Starting with Scoliosis
Nancy,
I didn't see this post until just now for some reason, or I would have tried to get back to you before your appointment. (Just a reminder, if any of you are really worried about details or issues before a session, definitely call us before the session if you don't get a reply online.)
Yes, with Scoliosis like most other things you generally start with Lesson 1. It's good for scoliosis b/c it deals with the most central muscles involved in titling -- namely the muscles along the spine. Plus, those same muscles that are handled so well by Lesson 1 are also the green light muscles involved in the deep arches sometimes present in cases of scoliosis.
That said, it is very common to start a scoliosis client with Lesson 2. It all depends on how tilted she is, how extreme the curves are, how comfortable it is for her to lie in different positions, how much pain or other distress she is in.
I often have to start with a Lesson 2, but that may be because so many of the scoliosis clients I am seeing are pretty "advanced" cases / extreme curvatures. In many of those, the S-curve is so extreme, you do a Lesson 2 to try to take a big "dent" out of the situation.
You will likely be doing several Lesson 1s & 2s with significant scoliosis, so don't stress out too much about your choices in the first session. Just think about what you can do to start to either take a big "dent" or if you can't do that, think long-term about what is a good way to build the strong foundation of them multi-step improvement you're going to facilitate for them.
And I'm glad you're asking for X-rays. I think they are very important whenever you can get them.
I hope that helps.
Steve
starting with scoliosis
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the feedback. I'll be seeing her again today. I'm anticipating a Lesson 2. It's good to know that I may be repeating these 2 lessons with her.
Her curve isn't severe. When she was prone, her right shoulder blade definitely protrudes more and by the creases in her shirt in all positions I can see the curve.
She was diagnosed 30 some years ago, doesn't have the xrays. She's going to check with the last chiropractor to see if he took xrays (she couldn't remember).
I'm going to use her for one of my 5 case studies.
