The following scoliosis exercises are indicated for people with back pain and a small deviation of the C or S-shaped spine.This series of exercises has benefits such as better posture and back pain relief and can be done once or twice a week.Regularly.
Scoliosis is a lateral deviation of the spine that is considered problematic when it is greater than 10 degrees at the Cobb angle, which can be seen during an x-ray examination of the spine, in this case the treatment should be indicated individually by the orthopedist.physiotherapist, as factors such as scoliosis levels, age, curvature type, severity and symptoms should be taken into account in deciding which treatment is best. If you don’t know if you have scoliosis or if your scoliosis is severe, see how the diagnosis is made here.
- For cases of mild scoliosis.
- With less than 10 degrees of deviation from the spine.
- Postural correction exercises.
- Such as those shown below.
- May be indicated.
Standing must
Then you have to do the same with the other leg raised.
Lying on your back, you should keep your legs straight on the ground and then:
Then you have to do the same exercise with your other leg.Do 10 repetitions with each leg.
Lying on your back should
Lying on your back should:
You have to repeat 10 times with each arm.
Lying on your side and with your knees bent, you should
You have to repeat 10 times for each side.
Lying on your back should:
Repeat the bridge 10 times. Then, to advance the exercise, you must at the same time lift the hips of the floor keeping the leg stretched, to descend first you must rest both legs on the ground and then lower the trunk, you must do 10 repetitions with each leg in the air.
Lying on your side, you must
Lying on your back, with your arms on your body, you should:
Repeat 10 times the exercise of the legs from top to bottom.
Lying on your side, with your legs bent, you should
You have to repeat this exercise 10 times with each arm.
Stay in the position of cats, or also known as 4 supports, resting your hands and knees on the ground and then you should:
You have to repeat this exercise 5 times on each side
Finally, always in the cat position, you should lay your buttocks on your heels and leave your arms along your body.Hold this position for 1 minute.
This series of 10 exercises is for anyone who has back pain or a small deviation of the spine, the purpose of these exercises is to increase the flexibility and mobility of the joints, in addition to improving breathing, mental concentration and overall posture., when the person has severe back pain and scoliosis greater than 10 degrees, the physical therapist may indicate other exercises that are more appropriate for each case.
Check out these tips and how to do each exercise in the video below
In addition to exercise, moderate or severe scoliosis can be treated with physical therapy, wearing a vest or orthosis, and, in the most severe cases, surgery. Learn about all treatment options for curing scoliosis.