In this article I’m going to share with you the 7 secrets or 7 Steps of the Scoliosis Correction Protocol, so that you can see clearly how a logical, step wise approach is the best way of dealing with scoliosis.
They say knowledge is power and by giving you knowledge I want to help you get your power back.
These 7 secrets, or 7 steps are designed for people with idiopathic scoliosis or adult onset scoliosis.
So what are the 7 steps?
1. Understanding your scoliosis
Don’t just jump into exercises. You need to know what type of scolosis you have. How many degrees is it. Is it progressive or stable.
Is it one of the 4 common types?
If it is one of the 4 common types, then the movements we have developed can help you.
Dealing with back pain..
Of course, not everyone with scoliosis has back pain but it is a common occurrence, and if a person has pain it can stop them from doing the specific scoliosis exercises which is why we address it at the beginning. We have developed a specific sequence of movements that help people decrease their pain levels so that they can easily follow the next steps.
2. A Whole Body Approach.
Many therapies focus on the spine. But what else in your body could be affecting your spine? We take a whole body approach because there is no point spending days, weeks or years working on your back when your hips could be the problem. We do this with a comprehensive assessment similar to what you would have if you went to see a podiatrist, a physiotherapist, a dentist and an opthamologist. In the protocol we have 30 videos taking your through everything from foot function to digestion. Once you know how the rest of your body could be affecting your spine you can start to work on that knowing that any specific exercises you do for you back will now be complimented by the work you do on the rest of your body.
3. Mobility
After you have looked at your body as a whole it’s time to look at your spine. The first thing I notice on most people with scoliosis is a decrease in their mobility. So I want to help you get your mobility back by following specific scoliosis correcting exercises.
4. Strength and stability.
It’s no good getting more flexible with the step before but then not having the muscles to control that flexibility. The mobility opens up new movement pathways and then we layer on strength with resistance training so that the muscles can control the new movement.
5. Endurance.
This is because scoliosis is a 24 hour a day problem. It never stops because gravity never stops we need muscular endurance to keep the spine in the correct position.
But Slowing down, stopping or even reversing a scoliosis isn’t all about the physical. We need to develop a mindset that accepts the current situation and looks at the potential for change in the future.
6. Mindset training.
We need to look at the way you think about your scoliosis, the reasons why you want to change. Through mental exercises I help you focus on your why in order to do the work so that you can control your curve. This is a hugely under appreciated aspect of any program designed to promote change in the body.
7. Lifestyle
For those who have been following my work for a while you will know that lifestyle is a huge area where we can improve our health.
in this step I encourage you to look at your habits to see if anything you are habitually doing is affecting your scoliosis. For example, how you sleep, how you carry a bag, how you drive, how you play an instrument can all have small but impactful affects on your spine.
If you like what you have read and you agree that a step-by-step approach is a great way to manage scoliosis I want to invite you to sign up to get some more information about Scoliosis Correction Protocol by clicking here. I’ll also send you my FREE 6 part video series on a whole body approach to scoliosis.
If you decide to join the next course you’ll get the knowledge to help yourself improve your understanding, your flexibility, your strength, your endurance, your mindset and your lifestyle.
Over the last 10 years Ed has been building a YouTube library to help people manage their own pain or movement limitations and increase performance through exercise. He regularly adds videos so be sure to subscribe and visit regularly
"Oh My Gosh- I am ALREADY feeling relief after a few days! I used to wake up 2-3 times a night with shooting pain that anti inflammatories couldn't touch. Now I have been waking up just because I want to notice what it feels like to lay in bed pain free- THANK YOU!."
"When I first started with your program I was experience a lot of pain. Walking was difficult. I had to stop and catch my breath every few minutes and lean against a wall for support. Now when I walk with my husband we go for over an hour. I never had to sit down and stop...and, hardly any pain!!! 😊😊 I can’t thank you enough."
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