Scolio-Pilates: The scoliosis ribcage and breathing

Ever wondered why we focus so much time on breathing with scoliosis? The answer is simple: because we are trying to make changes from the inside out. Learn more in the video and see how you can start making changes right now!

[@carmenbalian7831]

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[@FaiaHalo]

Thank you so much for this amazing videos! They're so informative and help a lot! I wish peaceful and happy times for you! Stay safe!

[@catherinecariazo8963]

Thanks a lot karena really helpful and gus is so cute snoring hehe

[@michaelkrizmanich8010]

How do you approach this breathing when you have an S curve? Do you breathe more on the concave lumbar side?

[@kimschroll9790]

Hello Karen, thank you so much for this video. I have severe scoliosis and had two spinal fusions with screws and harrington rods. After having severe asthmatic bronchitis in 2020, I struggle alot with a restricted feeling when I inhale and I have some shortness of breath for a year now. I was told for the first time by a pulmonologist that I have restrictive lung disease because of my scoliosis. I am really struggling with the restricted feeling especially underneath my throat as my wind pipe is skew and curved because of the scoliosis. The pulmonologist said that my body should find the equilibrium it had for years and years before I got ill in 2020. I still don't feel normal as I used to and the Dr recommended anti depressants to keep my stress levels down especially in this time. I did check in with my back specialist and he said he can't see that anything has gotten worse in terms of my ribs or the curve. You are literally the first person that I can relate to and knows what I am feeling. Do you have any advice on how I can improve this restrictive feeling?

[@KarenaThek]

Hello, Kim, I'm sorry that I didn't see you message before today. I am also sorry that you are experiencing trouble since you had bronchitis in 2020. With scoliosis, as you know, our breathing can become a part of our scoliosis history and can become a problem. Improving pulmonary function is a common reason for surgery for those with scoliosis. I hope that you are feeling much better by now, but please don't hesitate to reach out to me if I can answer questions for you or if you'd like to set up an appointment: [e-mail]