Scoliosis, uneven hips, pelvic imbalance, torsion | Causes & Fixes

[@meli66ajg]

Thanks. Your ideas re. S.I. joint strengthening have really helped my pain subside! I was doing tons of extreme yoga twists for it until I saw your videos. Now trying to avoid irritating the S.I area. Now to address the lifelong scoliosis. Really appreciate your can-do attitude. Most of us ladies have carried a heavy purse on our dominant sides for many years!

[@terrybullard7377]

The first time I have heard common sense. Thank you😮

[@mineboro5996]

Doc, I started watching you exactly fifteen days ago on Feb. 17th. And now I'm writing to say it all worked!! Beautifully! 👌🤌👍👍 I'm 65. I spent 43 years observing my pains and also picking up diagnoses for lots of the bits and pieces... Yes there was spondi... Yes there was scoliosis... Yes the SI joint felt like two tectonic plates... Yes one knee was particularly bad... Yes that right shoulder was bad... And yes, someone had indeed hand-measured one leg to be 7mm longer. But who even remembers which leg? And then I hit 65, and they gonna fuse my spondi. Eeek! -Well, that was a month ago! And now? Haha. 😅 I first watched your "Hip Flexors". Then your "Spondi & Stenosis". Then "Can an MRI Cause Lower Back Pain?" Then the "Best Shoes". And with all that ammo, I went to the DPT and she really was helpful. She emphasized the scoliosis several times, AND told me those graphies were "flipped" views! 🤣) Doc, I'm an Engineer. And I saw your title: "Scoliosis is REVERSIBLE!"👀👀 Well long story short, first I flipped the graphy😂 Then traced them tilted bones to the short leg. Then put extra insoles in slippers and shoes. And also put an inch of extra height on that side of my seat cushion. I've been using the new skeleton viciously since a week. No back pain at all... Only the lumbar is protesting, but that's okay. Ah, the nagging dull pain around the uterus also went away. That too was a diagnosis once. 😄 YES! That scoliosis is REVERSIBLE! I totally believe it Doc. Love, love, love...😘😘

[@vanessadevinasanchez7147]

22 year old here and in my high school years I was straight backed, posture perfect and was athletic. After I had my daughter, I ALWAYS carried her on my left side of the hip and ended up curving my hip and caused my back to curve as well. Now I am on the road to fix my posture and straighten up my scoliosis 😅

[@MarinaPeebles]

Great video. I think a lot of people should watch this 👍

[@krishanmahanbansal4210]

Excellent. I have suffered through this . If only I had become aware 25 yrs ago.

[@MarinaPeebles]

I need to start holding my baby on the other side. I can definitely feel I am stronger on my right. Thanks for the reminder!

[@missol1]

I wish I had seen this video 10 years ago when I started developing chronic pain. 10 years going to all kinds of doctors that only made it worse by denying my reality. The pain made my life unbearable and little by little it affected all aspects of my life. When I hit bottom, I had no other choice than to start listening to my body as a whole and every thing you said I wish I had listened to from the beginning.

[@reneedebruin6236]

Excellent information! Thank you! ♥️😇♥️

[@thinukawijerathne]

I have soliosis and it's hard to find someone who actually know how to fix this. I also want to go to gym but gym instructors don't know about this...

[@ShirleyChang-d9h]

Have you tried yoga or Tai Chi? I find it helps.

[@thinukawijerathne]

@@ShirleyChang-d9h no 😶

[@BochrasStylelab]

Yes Ammm struggling with the Same thing 🥲

[@Everythinghasprosandcons]

PRI can fix it. look it up postural restoration institute in Nebraska. they have PRI certified therapists.

[@amberelizabeth182]

I’m struggling with this too 😢 honestly I just want surgery now but I’m 32 I don’t know if I can have surgery anymore 😢

[@BrandonSL500]

Great information.

[@lilbahadurchetri4361]

Thank you for the genius way of correcting things where it started by just doing the opposite side activities.

[@cathytrafelet1266]

U have given alot of info about this subject and explained why. Never given this kind of info before. I am dealing with it all.

[@alienartco]

Well said. I am going to use this as an educational tool.

[@Limitlesspursuit7]

Everything you said is 100%

[@Emre-wo6df]

100% is rare to come by and it is I guess

[@Chiroman527]

THX DR for this series of Informative Videos of the Human Spine. Fascinating. I've posted on your other Videos about the results of my Leg Length Discrepancy of 1" shorter right leg for over 5 decades since I fractured the rigjht Femur in 1966. I'm 73 in Oct. The LLD created dextroscoliosis, SI Joint Issues of chronic Inflammation and Spinal Spondyliosis and Facet Joint Syndrome (fancy term for OA in the Facet Joints). With multiple sites of mild to moderate stenosis , DDD, throughout, and now Bone on Bone OA in the right Knee, OA in the Left Hip. Yes, Pat Attention To Your Body!! I really didn't until it was too late. My LLD was left Unaddressed in 1966, circa 18 years later, the problems Began !! Lower back issues mounting, which eventaully traversed up to the top of the neck. Now with Cervical Instabilities wreaking havoc with Tinnitus, Sinusitis, ear & eye pains, TMJ issues, Occipital/ Temporal headaches, Lightheadedness, Vertigo, Military Neck - THX to 48 years of Poor Posture driving 3-4 hours a day commuting!! , IBS, and even Bladder/Bowel Incontinence. The Central and Peripheral Nervous systems have been affected. I suffer Lower leg / calf cramping, terrible lower back / neck stiffness, [L2 and L3 disc Bulges , L5-S1 Spondylioethesis,, T9 disc Bulges, and C2-T2 issues. One condition very rarely discussed is the Chronic Fatigue and I have also been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as well anxiety.

[@AtuLkr-x2v]

Hi

[@Chiroman527]

​@AtuLkr-x2v Hi.... to you 2! Since posting my comments about the many spinal conditions I have, including Dextroscoliosis, X rays taken the other day reveal that I may have "improved" some of the scoliosis .. I Think. In 2012, when after decades of continued and progressively deteriorating spinal conditions with terrible Stiffness and Chronic aches and pains, I specifically pursued programs to to address them. The first MRIs were done by a new Ortho Pain management dr. They revealed the Spondyliosis and facet Joint arthritis in the cervical Spine and other MRIs revealed the same in the Lumbar and Thoracic as well. Disc Bulges, Thinning Discs throughout, sites of stenosis and Si Joint Inflammation (Sacrolilitis - That's big One bc the SI Joints are Ground Zero for many, if not all, back conditions). THe latest X Rays showed (if the measurement by the radiologist is correct) a 13 degrees Lumbar curvature to the right and 5 degree Thoracic curvature tio the left. In 2012 it wa measured at 22 degrees. Since 2012, I finally started to have my shoes corrected by the 7/8th inch imbalance on the right with Shoemaker adjusted shoes and wearing only 1 Slipper walking around the house. HA HA - looks silly but it did help to balance my gait. My Battle is constant, with daily aches pains and stiffness felt as soon as I awake from sleep (which is poor - waking with neck acches and pains on many nights). I take every known Supplement known to mankind making myself a Lab Rat in the hopes of finding Magic Pills to calm the Inflammation of Arthritis. To boot, I am Bone on Bone in the right knee (my shorter leg - see the Physiatry involved!!) and left knee getting close as well as the Left hip with OA too.

[@cazzmo]

thanks, i’ve been aware of this but still choosing to stand, sit, lean, lie in the same positions

[@khumogift190]

I slept the opposite way to the way i usually do. I also used that pillow technique shown on the pictures, i can safely say it has made significant improvements, i cant believe it, so quickly? it does work and Thank You!

[@michellemcdonald5237]

I’ll try this!!!

[@northstar5971]

Excellent info my Schroth PT is NOT telling me. My Scol is mild - only 18 degrees, at 73, but its my SI joint giving me the most pain, twisted my pelvis doing "negatives" of step-ups. So after much research - YOU give the best practical advise!

[@EMOtions12]

Thank you for such detailed explanation, very useful information

[@buddy3892]

Side planks , oblique work strengthen the obliques be conscious of your pelvis position when walking and standing , strengthen glutes (they won’t get strong without strong core ) obliques , glutes and hip rotation exercises such as 90/90 rotational work at the hips and obliques , see if that helps

[@Lori10721]

Thank you this a great video .I see the way i stand .

[@JudyFarris-z7m]

So happy to have found this video I’m on week three of CBT and haven’t heard about exercises for scoliosis and pelvic imbalance. Something I have and really want to help. Thanks.

[@enrika.daubaris]

Wonderful content, biggest thanks 🩷🩷🩷😇

[@lucascondekoellreutter1530]

In my case i found that one Glute is much more active and tight than the other. The tight glute causes external rotation and hip drop.

[@Everythinghasprosandcons]

@@lucascondekoellreutter1530 is the tight one your left glute? the hip capsule?

[@looweegee252]

I have noticed that my symptoms have improved since I i switched from using mouse in my other hand

[@mbl36]

MS induced scoliosis. Left ab poking out...also sciatica pain left.

[@asdzxcz1360]

It happened to me by lying on uneven bed. I was lying on my back all the time, and after like less than a year, my right side turned out to be pushed forward and higher than left side, right foot went outward, right knee went inward, had pain and numbness in right leg and arm and disc bulges and pain in left back...Now more year later and I'm still trying to fix it...

[@thyagadivyanjali]

Scoliosis happen because of heavy school bag..can it correct

[@dianapinto3534]

Whts thr solution...

[@neptunimidie267]

Hello, I think I got my scoliosis from hanging on my left leg. Would it help if I hang on my right leg or will it just worsen it ?

[@cathypiscitello3369]

Over 40 years I have had 3 fusions and chronic SI dysfunction.Sacrum tilts , rotate.Leading me to the chiropractor twice a week to function and chronic pain. Levels pelvis. No one does videos for people w/fusions.

[@prinssesunikity]

Thank u very much, how can i sit correctly? Im a student and i soend mowt of my time on my chair

[@aumnamashivaya4]

Thank you so much for the detailed information. I have been thinking about the example like that girl wearing her school bag on a side and I have carried my laptop on one side and thought exactly what you said but then I thought maybe I was being too " sensitive" lol. I have refrained from using any pillow for years....😮

[@mj625]

I have this exact problem due to a leg length discrepancy issue that I just found out about. Do you have a stretching/exercise program you would recommend?

[@CoreBalance]

Hi MJ, thank you for your comment! Yes, we do have some recommendations that we'd like to share with you. We view leg length discrepancy as something that can potentially be corrected if it is functional, meaning that it is the result of muscle imbalances. Dr. Ryan believes that if the leg length discrepancy is less than 1/4 of an inch, you may be able to address it through the program. In the past, we've had students in the program with varying leg length discrepancies who reported that correcting muscular imbalances helped address the underlying cause of some discrepancies. Left-right imbalances can lead to one side of the pelvis sitting higher than the other, affecting leg length. We cover left-to-right (frontal plane) muscle imbalances in the latter portion of the program. As you progress through the program, you'll learn how to activate the inhibited side and lengthen the tight/shortened muscles, which can help reduce the leg length discrepancy to some extent. For more information on this topic, please watch this clip of Dr. Ryan discussing it with a student in our program: kzbin.infoRwBnedtiW08?feature=shared&t=435. If you're interested, we offer a free 7-day trial covering the first week of the course. You can learn more about it here: www.corebalancetraining.com/program. 😊

[@JM3ooo]

Thank you

[@ayubmohammed214]

Thank u so much

[@ahmedalhaithami9456]

Thanks Doctor A lot of information is there ! From your words i got that, we should carry weight on the opposite side which we used to carry on to correct our posture. I recently tried this way, because i used to carry my backpack on my right side, now i carry weight in the gym by use my left hand and i noticed that my posture is getting corrected, also the muscles of abs, oblique abs and back of the left side is soooo weaker than the right side. So in my opinion if i carry weight on the left side i am pushing my body to strengthen the left side and that will be useful. Please give me your opinion.

[@ahmedalhaithami9456]

Before anything, I wish if I would have a classmate such as you.

[@lena___]

this makes sense

[@westysutube]

Fannnnnnnnnntastic!!!!! Easy to understand and make those changes. Thank you!!!!!

[@thelastmedici4764]

I share the same opinion👌👌👌

[@Improvementdude]

I saw this entire video sitting symmetrically straight :p

[@hunainkhan9717]

I m thoracic kyphosisscoliosis disease sir physical treatment show me sir .

[@tanianaboulsi7522]

hi.THank you for a great video and important information. I can relate to them. I'm 38 years old woman, I have severe scoliosis, and artificial hips, tilted hips, one leg shorter than the other and a dropped foot. I use addition to my left footwear (it's the shorter one), and I still limp a lot. Do you think I can still be able to work on that? I had this situation since the day I started walking as a kid, like a duck they said. I had wrong diagnosis and wrong treatment at the time and the doctors back then said I should wait till I become mature, and I when I did those doctors were gone and the new doctor told I should of done a surgery when I was little, and the type of the surgery changed into artificial hips. (Hips replacements I think it's called). Sorry for talking to much. but I want to be able to be better and not be a burden on anyone.

[@marliesyanke4580]

Im old eith a S curve. No help from back dr. At all. I need help 😊

[@fraglad]

I've had a full fusion a year ago and had problems with my muscles being right and trying go give myself scoliosis again I know its impossible my spine is fully fused but trying yo get comfy lay down, stood up or say down is impossible my muscle pull me body into positions constantly. I feel like it's a losing battle and my surgeon has no advice and ohysio just says exercise nothing seems to help. My hips are fused unevenly there's probably no advice you can give but it's confusing the more I try not to think about to relax the more I tense up just breathing. I had a 56 degree curvature before full fusion

[@begood6011]

Did you find some respite eventually? What helped your recovery?

[@snort5203]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful information. I do have a question. Can scoliosis lead to kidney “flow through”issues?

[@didactica9326]

What does kidney “flow through “ mean please?

[@mrsnlwillie533]

Any wisdom on facet arthropathy?

[@CoreBalance]

Hi Lori, thank you so much for your comment! Yes, the Core Balance Training program can be a safe and effective protocol for facet joint arthropathy. It is designed to help you strengthen the surrounding musculature of the spine, improving flexibility and range of motion at the site of the affected facet joint. In most cases, this provides the added benefit of a reduction in pain and improved functionality. Additionally, we teach a comprehensive breathing technique in the program that can gently increase intra-abdominal pressure. When intra-abdominal pressure rises, the abdominal muscles, particularly the transversus abdominis and obliques, contract to provide stability to the spine. This stabilization reduces the load on the facet joints by supporting the vertebral column and limiting excessive movement between vertebrae. I recommend taking advantage of our free 7-day trial as it covers the first week of the course, and many of our students report feeling significant relief during this period. It's also an opportunity to experience the program and see if it might be a good fit for you!

[@dr_houda]

@corebalancetraining using heel lift in the sort leg right ?

[@laurenbollywoodall7864]

Actually Dr berg says to pull on the “long leg”, look it up it is a very helpful video! I’ve always heard chiropractors speak against lifts

[@dr.1956]

Please i need your help, i am 28, woke up up with left right imbalances for the past 4 days, sometimes i wake yp and my spine is tilted to the left, other tines its automatically tilted to the right, i can barely walk any distance because its very uncomfortable and painful, is this scoliosis or SI muscle problem. I look forward to your reply

[@Alfaith-YouTube1303]

Why u don't tell its exercise here

[@verofo9930]

Merci ! C est vraiment intéressant mais je ne comprends pas tout l anglais...😢 Il n y a pas de traduction en français ??

[@CoreBalance]

Hi Vero, thank you for your comment! To make it easier for you, you can add French subtitles by clicking on the gear ⚙️ icon located in the lower right corner of the video. Then select 'Subtitles,' followed by 'Auto-translate,' and finally choose 'French.' I hope this makes it more accessible for you! Salut Vero, merci pour votre commentaire! Pour faciliter les choses, vous pouvez ajouter des sous-titres en français en cliquant sur l'icône d'engrenage ⚙️ située dans le coin inférieur droit de la vidéo. Ensuite, sélectionnez 'Sous-titres', puis 'Traduction automatique', et enfin choisissez 'Français'. J'espère que cela vous sera utile!

[@rupalibegum1985]

Hi I have a 8 year old son who has been left right hip imbalance . Any suggestions as to what to do

[@sukhinderratiaswin5736]

Hello Sir I’m Sukhinder my spine Jeev near by little bit upper on right side waist

[@BRACIAKSERO]

The problem with two scales is they have to measure weight exactly the same way, with the small amount of error and they have to be leveled, the levels of the surfaces you are standing have to be the same. It would be best if these two scales would be exactly the same brand and model. I don't have to remind that the surface they both are standing obviously has to be leveled too.

[@customhomebuilder]

My scoliosis is worse in morning when I get out of bed from sleeping on my side

[@MenaMatevska]

Omg this one gave me immediate relief i actually felt warmth from my left hip going down my leg, thank you so much. I am feeling pain in my right hip area does it mean my left muscles are tight? Every time I go in for an adjustment Iam told my right hip is lower, after adjustment my left hip comes lower. Thank you for your help its very much appreciated ❤

[@MenaMatevska]

The video that helped me is the one with the one inch board exercises.

[@AtuLkr-x2v]

​@MenaMatevska hi

[@victoriafernandes6843]

Спасибо вам огромное Доктор за информацию. Очень полезная. Какие упражнения можно делать чтобы исправить Сакроилиико и сколиоз?. Извините я не знаю английский язык. Знаю русский язык. Огромное вам спасибо за ваш труд, помочь страдающим от боли. Да благословит вас Господь.

[@thelimon_07]

Video İngilizce olduğu imin anlamadım 😢

[@QM_Documentary]

Really deep talking 🫂🫂🫂

[@bambam6231973]

I hust my knee and now Im fighting this

[@CoreBalance]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Janine. I hope the video has helped provide some useful tips or guidance for your recovery process. 💙

[@lena___]

i was told by a physical therapist that the way i sleep doesn't affect my scoliosis because when we're asleep the muscles are relaxed therefore they don't fall into a certain shape. is that correct? felt sus

[@megcreates2.0]

I have scoliosis in my lower back. It effect my hips never staying in place. And effects my knees to where I can hardly walk. I have: 13 screws; 2 rods; 2 plates and 3 cadaver parts from C3-C7 in my neck. I also had a knee surgery that took out 70% of my right knee. The scoliosis in my lower back was diagnosed a few months ago from X-rays. The chiropractor uses “shockwave therapy” that I went to but my insurance doesn’t cover the therapy.😢 The chiropractor said it’s not to bad yet.

[@fatesi1486]

Do every natural exercise available to you

[@lilyputz5774]

You look like that actor.