Scoliosis Yoga Therapy Service |Thornhill

How will Scoliosis Yoga Therapy Help Me?

Scoliosis Therapy

Alleviate pain and stiffness
Improve postural alignment
Create muscular strength and balance
Feel more “at home” in your body, learn how to live comfortably with your scoliosis
Potentially reduce or stop the progression of your curves and spinal rotation
Create a sense of empowerment – take control of your health and well being

How do you know if you have Scoliosis?

Signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include:

One of your shoulders may be higher. (One bra strap keeps slipping off your shoulder)
One of your hips may be higher. (Your belt might look uneven)
Your waist appears uneven
Your body could be leaning to the side
One of your shoulder blades appears more prominent than the other
Your head isn’t located directly above your pelvis
Your head may appear forward of your shoulders when viewed from the side

Scoliosis forward flexion test (simple test you can do at home)

Bend forward with your arms extended and bring your palms together.

Scoliosis Yoga Therapy

Have someone observe your spine from the back. As illustrated in the picture, if one side of your back appears higher than the other side (in the picture the right is higher than the left as indicated by placing a piece of cardboard on the mid back). This is an indication you may have scoliosis.

Christine combines modified basic yoga postures with breath awareness to develop structural and symmetrical spinal alignment. This is accomplished by stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles. You will create a more effortless posture using your bone structure, rather than over working your muscles to maintain your posture. Through yoga, you can find the balance point that allows the scoliosis curve to coexist with gravity and activates the body’s natural plumb line. The result for most people with scoliosis is better posture and less pain.

Private Sessions

No previous yoga experience is required.

Simple, basic yoga postures are modified to help minimize the body’s asymmetries and compensate for tight and weak muscles that are created by the body adapting to the scoliosis curves. The breath is also a critical element; movement and intention are linked with the breath.

You will receive a dynamic program created specifically for you for continued home practice. Your personalized program will change over time as you deepen your practice and knowledge of your body. It will focus on lengthening the spine, stretching muscles that have become tight and strengthening muscles that have become weak. There is also a focus on de-rotating the spine and ribs, creating more balance and harmony in the body. A minimum of five one hour sessions is recommended.

Group Sessions

Prerequisite – five one hour private sessions.

Small group sessions will be offered to clients that have completed a minimum of five one hour private sessions. Sessions will build, reinforce and fine tune postures that will support moving the body from asymmetry towards symmetry. Meeting regularly in small groups will help maintain and build your home practice and foster a sense of community and sharing.

Zach Apter

2024-06-05

I saw Pooria. He was great all 4 sessions and so were the rest of the staff. Got me back to normal in no time! Highly reccomend.

Leonora Buskin

2024-05-05

I highly recommend Chiropractor Zachary Starr. Highly professional and his treatment resolved my TMJ for the long-term. He also supported with supplying exercises to carry on the treatment at home in relation to treatment of TMJ and improvement of posture.

Bayla Perelman

2024-05-02

After many months of being in pain and countless of doctor’s appointments and tests, no one was able to understand my pain or help me. However, during my first appointment with Thomas he was able to locate and finally ease my pain! Thank you!

Li You

2024-04-22

After finishing treatment from Monica. I have felt that any symptoms of sourness and stiffness in me just disappeared by themselves. During the miracle treatment, I feel her kindness and passion for medical treatment methods. Beyond, those, her combined knowledge of acupuncture and massage is the fact that she is so focused on the results of the treatment that after one or two sessions, I have already gotten the best outcome that I have ever experienced. I would say that she has an angel's fingers. It is an incredible wonder. It is an ancient way that she understands and practices so well to heal your health from the physical body to the eternal soul. I highly recommend this rehabilitation center and Monica to someone who is looking for the best medical treatment from the most caring practitioner.

Inna Kakoian

2024-04-08

Highly recommend PhysioActive. Winnie (physiotherapist) helped me a lot following my knee injury (injured ACL & MCL). She is very knowledgeable and one of the areas she specializes in is nerve work all over the body. Words can’t describe how amazing Winnie is at what she does. Originally she did ultrasound massage to reduce inflamation and swelling in my knee. Then she started doing some work with her hands. At the end of each appointment she would put my legs into a magnetic wheel that works at a cellular level and actually helped reduce pain. She also assigned exercises to do at home which helped too. Later I also started seeing Mina (osteopath), and he’s also very talented, knowledgeable and gentle. My foot, even though it wasn’t injured, was having trouble adjusting after many months of inactivity and was achy, so I ordered orthotics to put inside my shoes, which made a huge difference, and this was done through their chiropodist Vincent (the pair of orthotics he ordered for me is perfect). The front desk staff is great too, especially Negin and Armine. If you’re newly injured and lost, please hang in there as it will get better, and this is one great clinic that can help.

Melanie Heilbronn

2024-03-20

Nicholas Biasini is the man with magic hands. Thanks so much for your exercises and hands on work. Really appreciate the speedy and effective resolution of my neck pain.

Melissa Custoreri

2024-03-14

I have been a client at Physioactive since 2010 and continue to have a wonderful experience. My bookings are always easy and efficient via telephone and in person, through Physioactive’s organized, knowledgeable and friendly staff members. Appointment booking emails and reminders are always provided, as well as follow-up check ins between longer visits. The clinic is clean and organized. Physiotherapists, Nick and Aparna, and Massage Therapist, Shirley, have been critical in my physical healing from injuries and and preparation and recovery postpartum. I constantly leave the clinic AMAZED by their knowledge, ultimate care, and physical relief. I would HIGHLY recommend Physioactive to all!

Sheena Weisman

2024-03-14

Amazing clinic, would highly recommend! After a very sudden onset of severe sciatica, Thomas and the physioactive team were increadible. No appointments were available for 5 days, but once Thomas realized the degree of discomfort I was in he made extra appointment time to see me that same day and the next few days. His assessment was thorough and treatment very quickly reduced my nerve pain. He explained in detail the physiology likely causing the problem, and his plan to tackle not only the acute pain but over time to eventually resolve the underlying musculoskeletal problems that were likely causing it. I am increadibly grateful to him and his team and would definitely recommend Physioactive.

Amanda Chan

2024-03-13

Since my left fibula fracture was cleared for physio, while I was in crutches I have been going to Physioactive since last November. I cannot say anymore good things about this place, each physiotherapist I had seen in the beginning were good at working together to ensure my file was consistently up to date. Fast forward March, I walk now as if I have never sustained a fracture. Highly recommend and lots of exercises that cater to each phase of healing!!