Safe Movement for All Spines

A Guide to Spinal Anatomy and How to Work with 21 Spine and Hip Conditions

By: Gwen Miller, Thomas Hendrickson DC - foreword

Narrated by: Gwen Miller

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 issues

Accessible 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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Gwen Miller (P)2024 North Atlantic Books

Critic reviews

“I am a physical therapist in an orthopedic setting with Pilates instructors and think this book would be an amazing asset for anyone that wants to know how to serve their clients best, without being intimidated by their diagnosis. This book makes it easy to understand common pathologies, gives practical applications for different movement styles, and also gives exercise program suggestions to apply right away. I wish it was around earlier in my own training.”—Funmilayo Hill, doctor of physical therapy

“...a precise roadmap to individualized rehabilitation that will minimize the chance of aggravation of existing spinal and related issues and promote strength, flexibility, balance, and pain reduction for better functional status and quality of life. Ms. Miller dives deep into common spinal conditions such as scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis, and stenosis, as well as sacroiliac joint and hip issues. Safe Movement for All Spines is a tremendous contribution to the fields of physical rehabilitation and fitness. I recommend it highly for anyone who works with people with back and hip conditions.”—Gail M. Dubinsky, MD, orthopedic medicine physician and certified yoga instructor

“...a well-researched tool that will benefit professionals and laypersons alike. Meant to educate and empower individuals, the emphasis is to teach and experience safe movement while working with spinal conditions. Exercises specific to yoga, Pilates, and general conditioning are included, as well as contraindications for each. Many excellent references are included for further study. I highly recommend this for those interested in improving spinal health!”—Shelley Mogel, MA, exercise physiologist