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Yoga for Scoliosis (Therapeutic Back Care)

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Having been recently diagnosed with moderate scoliosis (age 46) and exploring the few options, I ordered this book. Based on the info and testimonies I could find, yoga seems to be a reasonable step - instead of the standard issue back exercises and then wait and see if problem progresses to brace then surgery approach. The book is very well written - especially the opening pages which has a clear summary of scoliosis - the 4 most common types of curvatures - and the explanation of structural (usually unequal growth) and functional scoliosis (caused by environment) - and how to determine the difference (which type you have). I have been able to do some of the exercises for the last few weeks which seem to be helping - back "seems" straighter, stronger, and definitely more flexible (even visually a bit - waistline is a little less uneven..). Continueous pain in lower back and hips has very much decreased (gone much of the time). However, I do not understand the write up on how to do many of the exercises (and I am concerned about doing them incorrectly) so I have just ordered the DVD. I would recommend purchasing this book - it is written by someone with severe scoliosis (who is extremely active and looks great even though) and contains a great deal of beneficial information. Here is a link to the author's site for more info --> [...]

This is a great book, you can feel the work in your spine right away. Simple to follow with very clear instructions.

The book is very thin with much less detail than I expected. Also the ads for it implied there was an enclosed DVD but there was not one with the book. Very disappointed and not worth the money