Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I now if Postural Alignment Corrective Exercise is right for me?

Chronic pain is easy to identify – You feel it all the time.  It is present in those muscles and parts of your body that always require attention from you, your chiropractor or your massage therapist.  Chronic pain persists despite all of your attempts to eliminate it.  Most often the missing piece of the puzzle is the need to attack the source rather than the pain itself. Postural Alignment Corrective Exercise can often eliminate hip pain by adjusting your walk, rather than the few hours of relief you may achieve after a massage appointment.

What happens during the Initial Appointment?

A full medical history is taken.  Postural photos are taken and entered into the Egoscue Method proprietary software (ePete®).  The Certified Postural Alignment Corrective Exercise Specialist will evaluate your posture and enter all relevant postural issues into the softward program.  A menu of Ecises (Egoscue exercises) will be produced.  Your specialist will review with you how to do each exercise.

How long will it take to see or feel results?

Results will vary.  Some feel better almost immediately.  For others it can take a bit longer.  Most chronic pain caused by postural imbalances is the result of long term dysfunction and will take time to correct an to heal.  Adherence to doing the daily routine of exercises is vital to success. 

Will I be able to do the exercises at home or do I need special equipment?

All of the Ecises can be done in the privacy of your home.  Although special equipment will be available for your use on location, each exercise can be duplicated with simple items from your home such as a chair, pillow and/or towels.

Are the exercises painful or difficult to do?

The Ecises are a simple but powerful aid to changing your postural alignment. Once learned, they are quite simple to do and should not cause any pain at all. As with most new exercises, you may experience some fatigue or muscle soreness. This is normal. However, if any exercise does cause pain, discontinue doing it and notify your Postural Alignment Corrective Exercise Specialist. Always consult your physician if you have any concerns regarding the recommended exercises. It is critical that the sequence of Ecises be followed so work with your Postural Alignment Corrective Exercise Specialist to adjust your menu should you feel pain or discomfort.

How often will I need to get a new menu of exercises?

The frequency of new exercises will depend on how your body responds to the initial menu.  In some cases, just one menu is enough to correct postural deviations and to eliminate pain.  In other cases it is a process, adding additional menus throughout.

Can I continue with my regular exercise program?

Absolutely!  Unless your current activities are causing dysfunctions in your posture or pain, you will be able to carry on with your regular workouts and activities of daily living.  All of this will be evaluated by your Postural Alignment Corrective Exercise Specialist.