Forms of Yoga and/or Pilates
So we are in the dreaded "waiting and watching stage" with my daughter. We asked all the doctors we have spoken with about exercise or physical therapy as a method of reducing the curve or keeping it stable. They all say it will not make one bit of difference. Ahh! This seems odd to my husband and I. We understand it is a skeletal problem, but don't the muscles support the spine? We were told we could try yoga or pilates if we wanted, but received no further guidance. Physical therapist specializing in scoliosis did not exist. Hum!
So...I do not know the first thing about either form of exercise. Although, both yoga and pilates are offered at my gym. I was thing about taking my daughter with me to try a class. Beginner Yoga is tonight. However, a friend just told me there are many forms/types of yoga. Does anyone know if I should be looking for a specific type? Do you think a class is a bad idea? Should I be trying a private lesson instead?
Also, I have a DVD on order from the library called "Yoga for Scoliosis". I thought we should try it out a few times before I buy it. Has anyone tried this program?
Thanks!
Daughter 17.5 (diagnosed @ 12 yrs) in Sept 2007 AIS
Oct 2007: T-20, L-20 [160 cm]
Mar 2008: T-24, L-24 [163 cm], started Cheneau brace
May 2008: T-16, L-7 (in-brace) [164.2 cm]
Oct 2008: T-23, L-15 (out-of-brace) [167 cm]
Feb 2009: T-20, L-18 (in-brace) 2nd brace
Jun 2009: T-20, L-16 (in-brace) [172.2 cm]
Dec 2009: T-33, L-16 (out-of-brace) [173.8 cm]
Apr 2010: T-25, L-12 (in-brace) [175.3 cm] 3rd brace
Mar 2011: T31, L20 (out) [176.2]
Jul 2012: T31, L20 (out) [177.2]