In 1921, a doctor named Walter Truslow published a book entitled The Non-Operative Treatment of Scoliosis.  Blazing new territory for scoliosis treatment options, the book featured a series of exercises designed to correct and maintain scoliosis.  Although not currently used for scoliosis treatment, but loaded with beautiful and graceful imagery, the book is now available in the public domain.  It's fascinating to learn a bit about the evolution of treatment options.
Below an excerpt page for you to enjoy!  (We featured a bit of information about this book in Issue #1 of Scoliosis Quarterly, which you can order here.)

Margaret Durow is a Wisconsin-based photographer.  Her images are haunting, beautiful and evocative.  She often places herself (and/or her spine) as the subject of her photos, "because I'm around."  Durow began experimenting with photography as a child using a film camera.  Later she graduated to the digital world, and after her scoliosis surgery, she began to share her own personal journey via photography.  Below is a sample of her beautiful work, and in Issue #3 of Scoliosis Quarterly, we feature a full exclusive article about Durow's life, inspirations and future goals.  (If you'd like to read the full feature, Issue #3 can be ordered here.)

"Symmetry is lifeless."
-Doris Humphrey, American choreographer

When I first read this phrase, it was in a dance composition class in college.  And for some reason, it resonated with me in a very strong way.  Of course, Humphrey was referring to stage patterns and creating dances---the idea that asymmetrical movement patterns are more intriguing, interesting to the eye, and thought-provoking.  But for me, this statement had another level.  I began to realize that to have asymmetry within my own body made myself as a dancer and a person, perhaps more intriguing, interesting to the eye, and thought-provoking!  Keeping in mind this simple phrase helped me accept my imbalances and celebrate my uniqueness.

So today's post is simple, and in effect reflects a lot of what Scoliosis Quarterly is all about: Celebrating imbalances, accepting uniquenesses, and sharing stories and information.  We invite you to read this blog, visit our website, and learn about or perhaps order one of our five issues for more in-depth and exclusive articles, stories, photos and artwork.  We hope you'll join us!

-MJH

Issue #2 of Scoliosis Quarterly is a special one!   We are so proud to have exclusive feature articles about the National Scoliosis Foundation, the Schroth Method, taking care of your spine while traveling, and a special piece by Carolin Grandin about the fine art work of Laura Ferguson.  If you aren't familiar with these people, organizations, modalities or concepts, you can read about them in their entirety by ordering issue #2 through our website:  http://scoliosisquarterly.com/

But there is more!!  We have a terrific article on tattoos along with photos showing the designs that some folks have chosen to celebrate their scoliosis.  Writer, Kelly Flynt writes about Gemina, a giraffe with scoliosis.  We even give a brief history of the evolution of back braces.

And yes....there is still more!!!  We talk with Tanya Kruger and the challenges she has faced on her journey.  We dive into the make-up and importance of spinal discs.  Special guest writer, Margie Boyle, offers a holistic perspective to conquering the twists and bends of a curvy life.  And we reveal a bit about the book, Straight Talk with the Curvy Girls.  This issue is packed, and not to be missed!

The full table of contents is shown below.  As always the layout is beautiful and artful (and sans advertising), and the content is thoughtful and well-written. We hope you'll join us!