scoliosis

dece · Joined: 28 Aug 2010 Posts: 3 Location:

I just found out at 68 I have scoliosis. I have been working on the reformer I got & it is killing me. How can I find out how to use it with what I have?
Thank you
Dece

sheista · Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Posts: 559 Location:

I'm sorry to hear that.
I do not have an answer but I would ask your doctor what exercise is best for you. Print out the information on the machine you have and take it to him/her. You could also email Marjolein and ask for her advice.
marjolien@lighterliving.com

good luck!

dece · Joined: 28 Aug 2010 Posts: 3 Location:

Thanks heaps. I am to take the info to Dr tomorrow.

jtota · Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 152 Location:

Dece,
Truth is, most doctors you ask about this are not going to have a clue about pilates. I was born with scoliosis and I have mentioned pilates to several doctors and they all just give me funny looks. I have used all of Marjolein's dvd's and have found that after time they do help. I do however have difficulty rebounding, it hurts my low back, and I am very care full about doing anything that puts pressure on my neck. I would suggest paying for at least one session in a studio and letting an instructor evaluate you specific needs.