--- product_id: 8580465 title: "Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis" brand: "alan herdman" price: "1517902₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8580465-curves-twists-and-bends-a-practical-guide-to-pilates-scoliosis store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis **Brand:** alan herdman **Price:** 1517902₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis by alan herdman - **How much does it cost?** 1517902₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8580465-curves-twists-and-bends-a-practical-guide-to-pilates-scoliosis) ## Best For - alan herdman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted alan herdman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis ## Images ![Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tTQsm2w1L.jpg) ![Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31duNsf5V6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A great introductory book *by E***A on Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2022* This is a great introductory book for scoliosis sufferers. If you lived with scoliosis for a long time, like me, you might find the a lot of the information redundant and unnecessary. However, it never hurts to go over the basics of living with the condition.The book consists of three parts. The first one gives an overview of scoliosis. The second part goes over the exercises the author suggests - I would say that the exercises in the book are more of a maintenance routine one should be doing to stay on top of the pain and discomfort. The third goes over some of the tips for living with scoliosis - some of it feels redundant, HOWEVER - even after living with scoliosis for over a decade, I learned something new.Honestly, I think the title is misleading - while the book certainly shares some Pilates principles, it is more of a ‘practical guide to living with scoliosis’. Buy it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I feel straighter already *by U***3 on Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020* If you are someone that workouts in a group or through dvds, the exercises shown here are warm-ups that one regularly does. Nevertheless, I had never found information on the right sleeping position and this book does mention the right position. There are plenty of videos about putting a pillow here and there, but never how to sleep based on your curve. Within 2 weeks of trying this I noticed my knees were almost even. I’m someone that loved sleeping the wrong side so I was making myself worse and chiropractors never told me about how to sleep based on my curve. The first two nights I couldn’t sleep well and felt numbing or anxiety on my body. My family tells me that I look taller and I just saw someone that I hadn’t seen in 6 months and he seemed shorter. I have a C-curve so my situation could be different than someone with an S-curve. There is even a guide here on how to dress based on your curve. The sleeping position is definitely worth the price of this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Found to be similar to Schroth philosophy *by E***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2012* I've had scoliosis for over 30 years and wish I had this information years ago.I think the title of this book had been confusing me. I had always skipped over this book when it came up in a "scoliosis" search on Amazon because I felt that Pilates is way out of my league. In addition, I've always been told that "yoga" isn't good for my scoliosis (which I've found to be true) and I've always thought of Pilates as a type of yoga. The book does explain on page 108 how Pilates for scoliosis is different than general Pilates. Maybe this could be better explained on the Amazon book description, since it seems to be a point of aggravation in some of the reviews here.Although I passed on this book for months, I would have purchased it immediately had I realized that many of the exercises are drawn from the Schroth philosophy (among others). Having taken Schroth therapy, I recognize the Schroth philosophy throughout the book. In fact, many of the postures in this book are similar to, if not the the same as my Schroth training. However, they are not as intense/aggressive as the Schroth method because there are no props used to intensify elongation and rotation (such as bars, beanbags, poles, etc. like in Schroth). This book does state that its intention is not to improve the curve (which is possible with Schroth). But the theory behind improving scoliosis pain seems quite similar. It helps one understand why the convex vs. concave sides of the spine are treated differently and imparts important strategies about elongation and breathing. In fact, this book helped me better understand parts of my Schroth work, as Schroth can be quite detailed. The book provided a lot of understanding about scoliosis that I was never exposed to when I was younger through doctors and PTs and it's done in every day language.A most enlightening section was the information on how stress and overexertion, or pushing too hard with exercise, can cause one to further intensify the convex side, and actually be counterproductive to the condition. I had never made these connections before.The only point of confusion in the book for me was the importance they stress of setting your body to correct alignment before starting the exercises. It goes on to explain for example, to keep your shoulders and hips level and horizontal, and check to see that each side of your torso is equal. What? I do have scoliosis, remember?! No way I can figure out how to balance my body in the way described.I did not have trouble with the stick men drawings because the written descriptions of the exercises were easy for me to follow, and the stick figures just added to that. I'm not sure if this is because I have had Schroth therapy prior so would be more familiar with what is being described.All in all, a very helpful and enlightening book for me. ## Frequently Bought Together - Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis - Schroth Therapy: Advancements in Conservative Scoliosis Treatment --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8580465-curves-twists-and-bends-a-practical-guide-to-pilates-scoliosis](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/8580465-curves-twists-and-bends-a-practical-guide-to-pilates-scoliosis) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*