Somatic movement can help people with Scoliosis

Living with scoliosis can feel like a constant balancing act—both physically and mentally. The spine's curvature can lead to chronic pain, muscle imbalances, and a deep sense of disconnection from the body. This is where somatics and somatic movement can offer support.

Somatic movement is a type of exercise that uses the principles of proprioception and kinesthesia to help people become more aware of their bodies. For people with scoliosis, this increased awareness is invaluable. Often, the body adapts to the spinal curve by creating asymmetrical movement patterns or holding onto tension in certain muscles, leading to further discomfort.

Neuroplasticity

Somatic movement can help retrain these patterns through slow, mindful movements that encourage the body to release chronic tension and find a more balanced way to move. Regular somatic movement practice can help override old, unconscious movement patterns, posture, and behaviour.

Embodied consciousness

In addition to the physical benefits, somatic practices help ease the mental and emotional stress that often accompanies scoliosis. When you're constantly in pain or feeling disconnected from your body, it can affect your overall well-being. Somatics emphasises self-compassion and mindfulness, fostering a sense of relaxation and calm. This mind-body approach can reduce pain, lower stress levels, and promote a greater sense of ease in movement and daily life.

Incorporating somatic movement into a scoliosis management routine can be transformative. Whether combined with other therapies or practiced on its own, somatics provides a gentle, effective way to reconnect with the body, improve posture, and find relief from the challenges scoliosis presents.

Combine Somatic Movement and Strength and Resistance Training

However, when you add strength and resistance training to somatic coaching, you then have a powerful combination for managing scoliosis by strengthening and stabilising the spine and addressing the mental and emotional aspects.

Strength and resistance training plays a crucial role in stabilising the spine and improving posture, building strength in underused or weakened muscles helps restore balance and can reduce discomfort caused by muscle imbalances. When combined with somatic practices, strength training becomes more effective, as the body is better able to engage the correct muscles and maintain proper form during exercise. Together, these approaches not only improve physical alignment and stability but also foster a greater sense of control and ease, empowering individuals to manage scoliosis with greater confidence and resilience.

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