Mulberry Whale by Joyymer

Client Story

A 19-year-old student came to join class with a doctor’s diagnosis of scoliosis. Her curves were measured at:

• Thoracic T5–T11, right concave, 15°
• Lumbar–sacrum, left concave, 21°

There was a little rotation in the spine, the ribs pushed out on the right, and her pelvis and shoulders were uneven. The spinal discs were otherwise healthy.

Purpose of Training

She wanted to stop the curve from getting worse, build a stronger core, and improve her posture.

What We Did

The sessions included:

• Whole body assessment
• Breathing work and decompression
• Core strengthening
• Functional strength training
• Corrective movements and body mechanics
• Gentle stretching
• Body image reset and self-awareness practice
• Education for self-correction
• A home practice routine

What Changed

• Her posture improved overall
• On her second doctor’s visit, the curves were reduced and there was no progression
• On the third visit, the two opposite curves had shifted into one thoracolumbar curve at 22° (expected), and her pelvis and shoulders were now even

Reflections

This case shows how movement training can help support posture, core stability, and awareness in scoliosis. The improvements we saw were both structural and visual.

At the same time, scoliosis is complex. Growth, muscle patterns, and even genetics all play a part. Some changes may come from natural adaptation, not just from training. And posture doesn’t stay fixed without regular practice — without continued effort, misalignment can return.

Long-term consistency matters. This is one case, not proof of a method, but it does highlight how education and movement can make a difference.

Final Note

Every scoliosis story is unique. What worked here may not be the same for someone else. Movement training should always be guided by medical advice, with prevention, education, and consistent practice at the center.