Safe Movement for All Spines

TARGET CONSUMER: PRIMARY: Yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and bodyworkers who want to grow their knowledge of spinal conditions and better support students with specific back conditions or general pain SECONDARY: Yoga and pilates teacher-trainers
TERTIARY: Lay readers struggling with back pain or specific diagnosed spinal conditions like scoliosis or ankylosing spondylitis Want to augment medical treatment with movement therapy

A comprehensive resource for yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and movement therapists— exercises, ergonomic adjustments, and daily-living activities for back pain, scoliosis, disc disease, and 18 other spinal conditions

Safe Movement for All Spines is an essential guide for all movement therapists and teachers With ready- made exercises and easy adaptations, yoga instructors, pilates teachers, and fitness instructors will learn:

• How to distinguish among different common spinal pathologies and mechanical dysfunctions—plus appropriate interventions and adjustments for each
• All about osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, hypermobility syndromes, and more
• Guidelines for appropriate movement and injury prevention
• How to work safely and effectively with both pre- and post-surgical clients
• Targeted programs for specific back-pain issuesAccessible and easy to understand, the lessons and practices from Safe Movement for All Spines are appropriate to share with clients practicing at home or in the studio Each condition is clearly explained with detailed illustrations and real-life examples, making for an empowering and educating experience An invaluable resource, Safe Movement for All Spines is an up-to-date must-have for every yoga or pilates teacher’s reference library

  FOR YOGA TEACHERS, PILATES INSTRUCTORS, AND MOVEMENT THERAPISTS: While other books on the market focus on either yoga or pilates, this is inclusive of and adapted for all movement therapists and instructors

  REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS: Comprehensive, covering conditions like spinal stenosis, spondylosis, ankylosing spondylitis, generalized pain, scoliosis, and more

  SPECIAL MARKETS: Can be sold in alternative health clinics and pharmacies, including chiropractic, physical therapy, and naturopathic clinics; Pilates, yoga, and movement studios; fitness facilities and gyms; and at trade shows, conferences and workshops

  READY-TO-USE EXERCISES: Written with the busy teacher in mind Comes complete with sets of suggested regimens for yoga teachers, pilates instructors, and PT/movement therapists Exercises are quick and easy to locate

  ACCOMPANYING COURSE: In development; approved by the National Pilates Certification Program and Yoga Alliance
  BACK PAIN: is one of the most widespread medical issues in the U S 75–85% of Americans will face significant back pain at some point in their lives, while ~65

  million live with chronic spine-related issues
  FOR ALL LEVELS: Written accessibly for the introductory-level practitioner but comprehensive enough for the intermediate or advanced reader

  EXPERT AUTHOR: Miller is an authorized Master Scolio-Pilates Teacher; is on the faculty of Balanced Body Education; and is certified as a Yoga Therapist with International Association of Yoga Therapists.

  CONTENTS
  Chapter One: Disc Derangement Move beyond “no loaded flexion” into a realm of powerful, proven tools and techniques to facilitate healing and help restore

  vitality
  Chapter Two: Osteoporosis Is it realistic to “mummify” everyone with bone density loss? Explore movement to help prevent fractures and rebuild bone density

  Chapter Three: Spinal Stenosis Proven, multi-disciplinary approaches to organize movement effectively for pain relief, strength, flexibility, and long-term quality of life

  Chapter Four: Spondylosis/Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis What are these? How do you pronounce them? What is the difference? Understand and learn to apply specific guidelines for safe movement and healthy maintenance of the “spondy” spine

  Chapter Five: Ankylosing Spondylosis Learn about the stages of this progressive form of arthritis and become empowered to guide and experience healthy and appropriate movement at each stage

  Chapter Six: SIJ Dysfunction Explore the sacrum as the “keystone” for stability, movement and force transference between the spine, pelvis, and femurs Learn simple yet effective solutions for issues that can affect this delicate interplay to help restore and maintain pain free movement

  Chapter Seven: Hips and Pelvis Beyond the total hip replacement (THR): Learn to assess and understand soft-tissue “issues,” hip degeneration and normal variants in hip structure Apply intelligently designed movements for optimal healing and utilize specific guidelines for safe exercise participation

  Chapter Eight: Hypermobility Syndromes Learning and understanding hypermobile physiology, neurology, and assessment leads to application of uniquely developed exercises for hypermobile people in this engaging lesson

  Chapter Nine: Scoliosis So much is written and taught about scoliosis, how do you really know what to do? We move from a “fixing” mindset to facilitating a mutually empowering relationship with the person who has scoliosis Understand the various methodologies, the theories that support them, and how to determine which methods to employ and when

  Chapter Ten: Special Cases and the Language of Healing
  Special Cases: What happens when someone has multiple pathologies, and some of the contraindications are conflicting? Learn to develop a priority hierarchy for

  these special cases

  The Language of Healing: How our language choices may affect ourselves and others, and how our tone sets the stage for creating a safe space for healing Explore what inclusion means from physical, cultural, and spiritual perspectives to have a conversation with truly heart-centered and empathetic lovingkindness