Ahead of the Curve, The Scoliosis Experience Dr. Meghan Teed, PT, DPT

Is cycling safe if you have scoliosis? What about doing twisty yoga stretches?These are just a few of the topics I recently discussed with Kerry Green, LCSW. Kerry is a nervous system expert who has scoliosis, and she provides fascinating insights into living with chronic pain and other scoliosis symptoms. I always learn so much during our conversations.This episode of Curve Convos with Kerry covers everything from heatless curls to overcoming our fears, and so much more:Whether cycling/spinn...

Are your eyes contributing to your back pain?They might be! But there’s an upside — strengthening your eye muscles can help reduce back pain and improve your mobility.This episode is all about how the connection between your cranial nerves and scoliosis:Why a holistic approach to care is so effectiveThe body’s hierarchy of self-protectionThe connection between your cranial nerves and other body systemsHow to identify and address eye issues impacting postureCaring for your cranial nerves and e...

What should you do when you feel like you aren’t seeing results from scoliosis physical therapy?Change your approach! Every person is completely different, and it’s crucial to find a treatment approach that works with your body and addresses your unique needs.That’s just one of the things I’ve learned from working with Anna Hartman, founder of MovementREV. She’s my guest in this episode, and we’re diving deep into the essentials of physical therapy and scoliosis care:The importance of listeni...

What’s the best way to care for your scoliosis curve?It all comes down to understanding the basics of curve care. Once you know how you want to support your spine, you can incorporate effective movements and habits into your daily routine.This episode covers the four scoliosis basics: ElongationStackingBreathStabilizationUsing these basics to reduce pain, improve posture, and increase mobilityCatch the full episode for all the details.Resources mentioned:Scoliosis Basics MasterclassSched...

Do other people with scoliosis have similar experiences to yours?It’s a question that most of us ask ourselves occasionally. There’s so much value in hearing other people’s experiences and knowing that you aren’t alone!I recently got to chat with Kerry Green, LCSW. She’s a licensed therapist and coach, and also a spinal fusion warrior! In this free-flowing conversation, Kerry and I covered a lot of ground:Thoughts on bracingHow scoliosis impacts physical activitiesFear of physical movement an...

Is your scoliosis impacting your sleep?The position you sleep in can affect your spinal curve and contribute to back and neck pain. If you’re waking up tired or in pain, you might need to change your sleep habits. This episode covers all the essentials of sleeping with scoliosis:Habits that help improve sleep qualityHow spinal elongation exercises can help with sleepBedtime breathing exercisesWhy sleeping on your stomach isn’t ideal if you have scoliosisWhich sleep positions are best for diff...