Everyone can do these scoliosis exercises on both sides. 👍 My Online PROGRAM: Over 8 weeks, I help people with poor posture, and upper body issues-like neck, shoulder, & upper back pain-improve their health using science-based mobilising, stretching, & strengthening exercises… so they can feel straight, strong, flexible, & pain free again. For details on the program head to … stefan-becker.mykajabi.com/program-details.
These are great exercises that are being demonstrated here Most people do not understand or know that stretching exercises not only gets the body flexible but it also makes the body stronger you look at your gymnast especially the females where they're upper legs (thigh muscles) are longer and stronger
I have mild scoliosis and a problem in my hip. I had really awful pain that persisted for two weeks in the muscles alongside my spine, my butt and down my leg no matter how much massage and streching I did. Then I tried these exercises and the pain was reduced immediately after. I've been doing them for a couple of days. The pain is gone now. Thank you so much!
Wow awesome. I have scoliosis from a head one car accident caused from 1 leg becoming 1 inch shorter. For 12 years I have had same symptoms. But getting my sole raised and custom made boot because my ankle was also shattered in over 30 pieces causing this incredible pain in the hip and the back sometimes down the side of my . So I look forward to trying these Exercises from reading your testimony. Thank you.
I am going to follow these exercise only because of u because i also have left hip pain and my left shoulder is up i also had a l4 l5 disc extrusion.btw how r u now
How do you strength your back without injury? I feeel it’s very difficult when your spine is not straight. What are the safe scoliosis exercises to do?
***NOTE!! Regardless of the side, shape, or level of your scoliosis, these scoliosis exercises should be done on both sides! They will naturally stretch and strengthen the side that needs it the most without having to think about it. (They'll stretch the muscles one side more because the muscles one side are always tighter. They will strengthen one side more (the outer part of the curve) because that side has more resistance due to the curve, so needs it more. And they will mobilise one side more because one side will always be more tight and restricted.) But you don’t have to know where the curves are, or even think about it. Just do them regularly, both sides, to get scoliosis pain relief and prevent long term issues from having a scoliosis. In most cases they will NOT straighten the spine, because in most cases the shape of the bones have changed permanently as they grew. ("Adolescent Idiopathtic Scoliosis") P.S. You might notice that I have a mild scoliosis--you can see my neck bends to one side slightly. So I do these exercises too! 💪
@@mohy7asebrahem52 بشكل عام ، لن يتحسن الجنف أو يزداد سوءًا بعد سن 18 عامًا تقريبًا. في هذا العمر ، تكون العظام قد وصلت إلى شكلها النهائي ولن تتغير مع تقدمك في السن. (هناك بعض الاستثناءات النادرة لهذا ولكنها ليست كثيرة). ولكن لا يزال يتعين عليك القيام بتمارين لمنع المفاصل من التدهور بمرور الوقت.
I did notice ;) Those of us sharing from the inside are most likely to have genuinely helpful info (as well as "street cred"). I like how you've presented simple (aka do-able!) movements with progressions. (& Let me know if you would like to collaborate on an upcoming project to help more of us! tbc)
Thank you for enlightening my understanding of my condition. I have seen physios, osteotherapist, chiropractor and none of them explained to me and what I could do to alleviate my condition. Your video has changed my life in managing my scoliosis, can’t thank you enough.
Im76. As the years go by I’ve gotten shorten & it’s really hard to stand straight. My issues started at a very young age - less than a year old. My baby buggy fell down a steep flight of stairs. Feet turned under & start of back problems. Over the years I’ve had several other back injuries. Was 5.5 & now am 4.11. Chiro has helped some - therapy not much - & I refuse to let rods be put on my spine. Utube has recently had quite a few videos for scoliosis but yours seems to be one of the better ones and I’m going to be using 3 of the stretches . Thank you for posting them. One is similar to one of the therapy exercises I do but a more advanced way of doing it. Old bones need a lot of care.
Your videos are the most incredible ones I’ve seen in many many years. I wish all chiros would share these with patients at appointments. They are so helpful. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for these exercises. One of my shoulders is higher than the other, and I have lower back pain when I stand for any length of time. These exercises made me feel better immediately and I've decided to do them every day.
I will try these for my congenital scoliosis I also was born with congenital torticollis I am 63 ... I am having some problems now at my older age with both. I have degenerative cervical disc 5-6 I'm going to need surgery. In the meantime I will be trying these exercises. Thank you! For these exercises. Greatly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for this inclusive, clear video. I have 3 lumbar disc hernias - which are 95% healed thank God) and because of the spine's attempt to heal I have the 3 types of scoliosis. These excercises are burning areas of error in a good way, and I can already feel the freedom in joint movement and less weight on the spine and hips. Thank you so much!
Thanks very much! These are very helpful. A physio provided me with a few and I saw them in your video too. Since I was a teenager I have a very extended and extreme scoliosis. My mum already did too when she was young and spent time in a hospital in Germany. Please, this is just an advice, everybody who has an extended scoliosis be very very careful. I overworked my spine over a year ago and the ambulance had to come and bring me to A & E. The pains were excruciating and even morphine medication didn't totally help. I spent 3 weeks on the couch. These were muscle cramps, but even worse due to my scoliosis. Additionally I have a lordosis, so I am in pain every day, but it is manageable. However something happened again a few days ago 😥
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 51 years old and only just diagnosed with a 28* curvature. It zigzags as well as rotates. As a teen my complaints about my back were dismissed as growing pains and as a result living with pain I assumed was normal. lol I've only been diagnosed with ADHD too so it's a fun battle trying to stick to routines for more than a few months.
Thank you for those exercises and it's true they really do work. Strengthening your core muscles is so vital for overall improvement. Takes away breathing problems, walking issues, posture issues and my Cobb angle has not worsen and being consistent I'm hoping for even a reduction. I look forward to more of what you have to offer and Happy New Year!
I'm 71 YO, Male, now retired and a sufferer of a number of Spinal Conditions including Dextroscoliosis of 25 degrees (up from 22 degrees in the past 10+ years). I have had a few doctor opinions about the cause (Idiopathioc). In 1966, at 15 yo, I fractured my right Femur playing HS Football (not Soccer). It took over 4 months for the healing process which included being in a full Body Cast for 10 weeks after 6 weeks in traction in the hospital. When the cast came off, the doctor was "surprised" to find that my right leg was 1 inch Shorter(the femur was shorter). Other than measuring both my parents' legs (finding my mother was 1/4" short on the right), he left that Unaddressed. After about 15 years, the lower back pains and stiffness started affecting me. It's been downhill ever since. The Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) is my Ground ZERO, despite one doctor opining otherwise?? Now, I have OA in my spinal vertebrae & Facet Joints; Stenosis at various sites in the spine, DDD throughout, C3-C7 disc bulges & stenosis, T9, T10, L2 L3 and L5-S1 disc buges (and Sponylioethisis ) and OA in both Hips and Knees. I never hit the 8-10 Pain Markers, but generally around 4-6 (It Varies), with constant Stiffness and chronic pains daily. I have seen 6 different Spinal and Neuro Surgeons since 2018 - all said NO Surgery on the Lumbar spine , far too much Arthritis. Acpuncture did very litle to help with the Pains, 6 different Chiros including Upper Cervical Chiropractic did little to help after many sessions. Many people fail to realize that Stenosis and Scoliosic curves affect the Nerves which in turn contributes to a high Misery Index. I will try these exercises, but the Stiffness in my spine limits me. FWW, I have ben taking many supplements to combat the Inflammation, spending lots of $$$$$ in that effort. I learned a few months ago from my Pain Management Doctor that my initial Cervical MRI done in 2012, revealed that I have a More Narrow Than Normal Spinal Canal. Common Sense to this Layman would indicate that would be a contributing factor to the heightened Misery and Anxiety.
Man, that's quite the list, Aldo. I feel for you. Sounds like you're best bet is gentle exercise, like the ones on this video, to mobilize the joints and loosen the muscles. Start really gently, just do the exercises that feel good. Maybe try my lower back exercise video and one or two others too. You might be surprised how much you can do for yourself. Good luck.
As a quick update. I have tried some of these stretches and exercises with little help. New Xrays taken reveal (and I already knew) that I have advanced Degnerative Disc Disease with end spurs on the vertebrae of the Lumbar Spine (officially measured as 19 degree Dextroscoliosis) with a 5 degree Thoracic curve to the left. The DDD is a real problem as the terrible stiffness curtails much movement. With L5-S1 spondylioethesis and SI Joint Chronically Inflammed (Sacrosacrilitis) make bendi ng and twisting agonizing. Do you recommend Heat /Ice treatments too?😊
Great to hear. Yes, the distorted shape of a scoliosis can cause a lot of spinal joint restriction, so when that's freed up by a chiro it can make a wonderful difference. Thanks for sharing!
As a PT and former trucker, I noticed in my older years I’m getting issues with my back. Another PT noticed I have a slight scoliosis caused by my posture from my days of trucking. I’m now trying to learn more about how I can help myself and others, including kyphosis and lordosis. Subbed to the channel, thanks for this video. Did the stretching along with you on the screen lol.. helped the tightness straight away! 👍
This is an extremely important and helpful video. It is helping me help my 13 year old grandson, who has just developed early scoliosis (he had a perfectly straight spine just a few months ago). My late mother had moderate scoliosis that was never treated. I know how important it is to address this and am immensely grateful for your expertise and lucid explanations!
Check the difference between his molar heights. Often times grinding or dental work or just genetics can cause the molars to vary in height and that can have downstream effects like causing scoliosis.
I'm finding that If you saturate the muscles, ligaments and related connective tissues with Solomon's seal tincture, it will hydrate, loosen and balance fluids where ever it's applied, conditioning area to respond to therapy.
Thankyou so much! This was especially inspirational because I have naturally gravitated to doing 3 of the exercises you mention throughout my life, because they feel so incredibly good to do. It's nice to know that our body has its wisdom of finding these things out for itself, if we can let it and when someone like you tells us they are medically or scientifically the best anyway, a little miracle happens in our brain that surely helps us heal even more [well it does in mine].
I’m so grateful to have found your channel. I have learnt so much from your videos, easy to understand the underlying reasons, simple exercises to follow! Look forward to your upcoming videos!! :)
I do these exercises with my physical therapist. He is right on point. When I actually go 100% I have a significant amount of relief. 48 degree thoracic and 35 lumbar s curve with si joint dysfunction
Thanks so much I was just watching chiropractor he said you can’t stop it or help it with any exercises as no proof of any of it that helps but I don’t believe that for a second… you can’t just sit and accept your problems without finding a way to help it thanks for the exercises will try those…. Better than giving up ❤ you really do have to be careful what you watch on the internet for sure…😮
You can't straighten a scoliosis (in most cases) ... but "if you don't move it, you lose it". I think it's important to be proactive and move the spine through all the ranges of motion to stop it from stiffening up. And keep the muscles in good shape.
I can never remember which side my curves are! I have idiopathic scoliosis, s shape more pronounced in the thoracic area and also the neck. I have almost constant thoracic pain and a recent xray showed, damage, bony spurs etc T7-9. I'm going to try these exercises. Thanks so much.
love this! im starting my fitness journey again and i was scared im doing exercises that would make my scoliosis work but some of the exercises that you showed are the ones ive been doing! makes me feel better for real
I have functional scoliosis. Have had it for the past 7 months. I tried 3 physiotherapists. I'm on my 3rd and they are helping me improve my posture and strengthen muscles around it but I still get back pain when I have to walk to school with a heavy bag. Or help my parents move houses with furniture. And it's very expensive. There's been improvement but very little. Im now 16 years and 3 months old. My scoliosis was a cause of 3 previous lower back injuries and muscle imbalances and weightlifting strain being my bulged disc, bruised tail bone and then generally sore lower back muscles from the nervous systems' trauma. ------ My question: at what age will my spine stop growing? I have a short torso by the way. Also I haven't tried doing the back brace to straighten my spine but everyone tells me because mine is functional it shouldn't be addressed with a brace. I wish I could figure this out without it costing so much money and time
Hello, I have had scoliosis for some 60+ years. My gym teacher noticed it when I was around 15-16 years old but I never told my parents. We were living in a small village, no help around... I was reminded some 5-6 years ago when I was on holiday at a friend's place. I was coming out of the shower, saw myself in a large mirror, and noticed for the 1st time that my left side was more curved than my right one which was nearly straight, and my waist hardly marked! I have seen physiotherapists and chiropractors, but nothing much has changed. Now, my left ribs touch my hip. I do some yoga but can't do the exercises where I have to bend over my left side as it hurts. I am surprised to see that you do say to stretch both sides, regardless what side the curvature is on. I am going to try your exercises because they look interesting but... I'm not sure I'll do some of those on the left side. I am seeing an osteopath in a couple of weeks. Is there anything specific I could ask him? He will notice my scoliosis for sure! Thank you for your very interesting video.
Oh so nice I think that i will definitely benefit from this. I have all of it including the winging of the scapular. Plus I lost use of my left arm in an accident when I was 20. I am now 60. It's a challenge.
How much height increases after these exercises for those who suffer from scoliosis. Thank you very much my friend, I am an Arab from Syria, but I loved you very much
Thabj you do much, im from germany and i did watch alot of videos from German practics, but your did very well for my back pain. I have a bad bad scoliosis today, right at that time when i was working and couldnt move normaly.
Glad they helped, Serdalito. They can give some nice back pain relief the same day that you do them. However, if you do then regularly I think the long term benefits will help even more. Cheers, Stefan
I’ve had a hard time figuring out why I was having pain around my ribs so often. But after being scanned by a chiro, it makes sense. I have a minor S shape scoliosis, and notice that my back muscles are always tight. Whether my pain comes from the muscle or cartilage, im not sure, but it seems that every time my spine gets Re-aligned, I feel significant improvements.
If you get relief from chiropractic you must have some restricted joints in there. Spinal or costovertebral joints. So some of these mobilising exercises should help too
Thank you so much for your videos. Here’s hoping you will show modifications for the exercises on knees. I had two replaced knees,so this would be helpful. I’m 77.
I have been wearing corset for a month now and i think it got better but idk i haven't go to the doctor because it was sooooo expensive, i am 12 years old and i am scared my scoliosis would be there forever i have been getting pain when i walk or sit for to long and this helps thanks
Yeah finally I find you sir ..❤ I really have a shoulder blade winging from its lower apex and I always felt it happened because of thoracic scoliosis as I used to carry a heavy bag on my right shoulder No one believe me Please tell me what should I do now,,,,fixing scoliosis first? Then the winging will disappear automatically?? Or what Thank you so much
Most cases of scoliosis cannot be straightened because the shape of the bones has changed. (These are the cases where the curve started in the early teenage years) But some can, so give these exercises a go. Either way your spine will be healthier. I would definitely do exercises that strengthen your Lower Trapezius & Serratus Anterior... so do these exercises too: ua-cam.com/video/9JN6dTBAyIU/v-deo.html
An advice for all before doing any sciolosis exercise i recommend doing core strengthning exercise (like plank) and you will have wonderful results but its important to remain pesistent. believe me and believe yourself☺.
Mine is Thoracic so it felt amazing doing each if the stretches, I'm gonna continue these for a few days and let you know how it's going for me. My degree is 43.3 and I have a 15° in my neck, ;_; I use to have a third one but it's gone now :) I'm 19 years old but I'm not sure if it progressed or not since I haven't been able to find anyone to do xrays for me that will accept the card I have. Mom keeps saying I'll be fine but they diagnosed me with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, even though she keeps saying no but how would I not remember something this important to me when it's not important to her? Honestly. Thanks for sharing this video.❤
Just found you! I do a couple of these but knee rolls with feet on the ground so will try your version. I had a compressed wedge fracture at T8 then developed scoliosis shortly after 12 yrs ago. Now I'm 68 and now have S curve and hump ( grrr) I'm twisted and hope I can stop it getting worse. thanks
I found your job the most relevant and well-presented, thank you for that. I have mild Scoliosis between my shoulders, so my right shoulder is a little lower, and my right collarbone has more gap compared to the left side at the Sternoclavicular Joint (clicks with particular movements). I was wondering if the collarbone issue as I described is a common symptom in such a condition or not?
Differences in the SC joint is not something that is related to scoliosis. Or at least I've never noticed that, or read about it in relationship to Scoliosis
I am always lazy to go for the treatment though I'm not happy but because of the pain i felt when they massage it I'm always scared to go there.... But I'm looking forward to ur exercise Because i have the C scoliosis and i am happy it can be treated
Hey Dr. I am 13 years old(almost 14 Turning 14 on the 01.02 )and have skoliosis on the lower side at the left from my side. Now my mom said I should start right now because when puberty ends it’ll be harder to fix it. But I have got some questions: Are these really the best things you can do to improve quickly or are there other sports or some little things to improve faster like a specific sleep position or sitting position? I am going to school every day and sit because of that most of the time on my chair and listen to my teacher. Should I change my position often? And should i do some small exercises in school or is it okay to wait until I am home? (I get home at 14:30) Also how long do I have to make these exercises to see some improvement or ever get it away forever?(just to set a goal for myself). THANKS FOR READING MY QUESTIONS and I am glad i found your channel you are literally changing my whole life. -Viktor
Hey Viktor! Good on you for being proactive! Awesome questions. Mum's right. Now is the best time to start doing scoliosis exercises--before your bones fully mature. Try to keep active. Sports is good for you. Some people think lying face up is the best position to sleep in (but I think it's good to vary your sleeping positions too). You can change position if you do a lot of sitting, but don't be too worried about that. Just try to sit nice a straight, not too slumped. It's ok to wait until you get home to do your exercises, but try to do one lot of these exercises daily, when you can. If you are looking for extra things you could do, you could check out some videos on the "Scroth technique for scoliosis" and maybe go and see someone who specialises in that. (I'm going to try to do a video on that sometime soon.) Everyone is different, and there are different forms of scoliosis, so it's hard to predict how your spine will respond to exercises. The best idea is to see someone who specialises in spinal care and scoliosis so they can give you specific advice for your case. A scoliosis needs to be regularly checked before you fully mature to make sure it's not beginning to curve more. Most people (but not all!) with a scoliosis will always have a curve in their spine, so I always recommend to think of these exercises like brushing your teeth. (We do that twice a day for our whole life to take good care of our teeth, so why not do daily exercises for your spine to keep it healthy?) Stacks of people have a scoliosis (and other people hardly even notice that they have a spine that curves a bit), but with a good little daily exercise routine you can help keep your spine flexible and strong. Thanks for your message and questions!
Hello,I have lumbar scoliosis and I am 20 now.I got scoliosis when I was 11,but at that time I never knew about scoliosis and thought that it was just my bad posture,yesterday I visited the doctor and he told me that since I am an adult,surgery is the only treatment.I only have a small curve .Can these exercises help me to reduce my curve?Sir, please reply
Thanks for the exercises. I haven't found a patent recipe. From the picture of the scoliosis you can see that, in addition to lateral exercises, the upper body has to be stretched, i.e. lengthened. In most cases, the scoliosis is associated with a rotation, which cannot be seen in the picture. It is difficult to know how to reverse this twist.🤠
@@BodyFixExercises With rotation, you could also aggravate the rotation if you get it wrong. I turn the upper body so that the pain in the vertebral joints decreases.
I’m always looking for stretches and exercises on the internet that help scoliosis. I have AIS since 13, left lumbar curve, or Levoscoliosis. Here in the UK there are not many professionals with much knowledge of scoliosis. These exercises are brilliant for keeping the back supple and flexible, which of course reduces pain. Interestingly, I notice Usain Bolt has scoliosis too- lumbar and thoracic in an S shaped. He is the fastest man in the world and works hard on building up his back muscles so you can hardly tell he suffers from it. I wonder, I have started using the gym now at age 42, as I have looser stomach muscles from having children. Is it possible do you think to build up the concave muscles to reduce the rib hump and support the spine better? It’s only recently my rib cage has started irritating me on the left side, it feels like something digging in sometimes, I wonder if it’s because my stomach muscles are not very strong? Thank You for the videos, I’m so happy I found this channel to use!
The Schroth technique aims at reducing the curve and rib hump. You might have some luck with that, but it's more likely to help in teenagers, it's a lot of work, and I'm not convinced it can do much. The issue is that with AIS the bones change shape as you grow in the teenage years. Now that the bones have matured and formed their final shape (at 18 years old or so) you can't alter their shape. The rib cage pain could be rib restriction, muscle tightness, or arthritic joint degeneration. The exercises on this video are the best I know to help with the first two. But do them on both sides. I don't really think working the abs will make much of a difference to your rib irritation. This video may help too. ua-cam.com/video/T8vKCXP7OSc/v-deo.html Good luck!
I had dorso-lumbar scoliosis since I was a child and I also wore a corset for a few years in my teens. Until recently my most prominent problem was a perpetually tight muscle near my left shoulder blade which often causes tingling in my hand and pain between my neck and shoulders, but over the past few years I have developed a much more annoying problem. It started with numbness in my lower back, which when it goes away leaves me with a not too strong but very annoying pain that often affects my left buttock and leg. Also I can walk for long distances without problems but standing still is often agonizing as my legs go numb and heavy and my lower back becomes heavy and sometimes slightly sore. According to my doctor I probably have sciatica from misaligned hips due to scoliosis, but I haven't had any tests yet to rule out a hernia or anything else. The exercises you showed were taught to me in the hospital years ago but since I have lower back and leg problems I'm a bit afraid to do them because I'm afraid they might worsen my condition, what do you recommend?
Numbness and heaviness are signs of nerve compression so I think the first thing that you should be doing is getting a MRI to check for spinal stenosis and disc protrusions. Numbness is not something to be taken lightly
Wow!! Watching this video made me realize that scoliosis is what I've been dealing with *mind-blown* thank you so much!! 2 quick questions for you: 1) Should I get x-rays at mychiro just to confirm and/or know what is structurally going on?? 2) May I continue to lift weights, so long as I do these exercises daily? Or, should I take a break or de-load and give it a month or two and let these exercises do there work uninhibited by load before returning to lifting weights?? Again, thank you so very much, cheers!! -Ryan
Xrays...it depends on the severity. If it's only a mild scoliosis, don't bother. Ask yourself this: will the results of the x-ray change what you do? In most cases, no. But ultimately, I can't answer the x-ray question for your specific case without examining you. I x-ray very few cases of scoliosis. Usually only if it seems pretty bad and the patient is young enough that we can still influence it's progression with things like bracing in severe cases. Don't stop exercising unless you're getting pain. Cheers Stefan
@@BodyFixExercises thanks, Stefan!! Will do and another quick question for you- should I do these exercises before a workout or later in the day by themselves for optimum effect??
Everyone can do these scoliosis exercises on both sides. 👍
My Online PROGRAM: Over 8 weeks, I help people with poor posture, and upper body issues-like neck, shoulder, & upper back pain-improve their health using science-based mobilising, stretching, & strengthening exercises… so they can feel straight, strong, flexible, & pain free again. For details on the program head to … stefan-becker.mykajabi.com/program-details.
should these exercises be done at a certain time during the day or can I do them whenever?
These are great exercises that are being demonstrated here
Most people do not understand or know that stretching exercises not only gets the body flexible but it also makes the body stronger
you look at your gymnast especially the females where they're upper legs (thigh muscles) are longer and stronger
I have mild scoliosis and a problem in my hip. I had really awful pain that persisted for two weeks in the muscles alongside my spine, my butt and down my leg no matter how much massage and streching I did. Then I tried these exercises and the pain was reduced immediately after. I've been doing them for a couple of days. The pain is gone now. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Wow awesome. I have scoliosis from a head one car accident caused from 1 leg becoming 1 inch shorter. For 12 years I have had same symptoms. But getting my sole raised and custom made boot because my ankle was also shattered in over 30 pieces causing this incredible pain in the hip and the back sometimes down the side of my . So I look forward to trying these Exercises from reading your testimony. Thank you.
I am going to follow these exercise only because of u because i also have left hip pain and my left shoulder is up i also had a l4 l5 disc extrusion.btw how r u now
Can you tell which exercise you tried from this video i have the same problem
How do you strength your back without injury? I feeel it’s very difficult when your spine is not straight. What are the safe scoliosis exercises to do?
***NOTE!! Regardless of the side, shape, or level of your scoliosis, these scoliosis exercises should be done on both sides! They will naturally stretch and strengthen the side that needs it the most without having to think about it. (They'll stretch the muscles one side more because the muscles one side are always tighter. They will strengthen one side more (the outer part of the curve) because that side has more resistance due to the curve, so needs it more. And they will mobilise one side more because one side will always be more tight and restricted.) But you don’t have to know where the curves are, or even think about it. Just do them regularly, both sides, to get scoliosis pain relief and prevent long term issues from having a scoliosis.
In most cases they will NOT straighten the spine, because in most cases the shape of the bones have changed permanently as they grew. ("Adolescent Idiopathtic Scoliosis")
P.S. You might notice that I have a mild scoliosis--you can see my neck bends to one side slightly. So I do these exercises too! 💪
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@@mohy7asebrahem52 بشكل عام ، لن يتحسن الجنف أو يزداد سوءًا بعد سن 18 عامًا تقريبًا. في هذا العمر ، تكون العظام قد وصلت إلى شكلها النهائي ولن تتغير مع تقدمك في السن. (هناك بعض الاستثناءات النادرة لهذا ولكنها ليست كثيرة). ولكن لا يزال يتعين عليك القيام بتمارين لمنع المفاصل من التدهور بمرور الوقت.
A lot of what you're showing looks like yoga...so im.thinking yoga may help? Thsnk you for your video!
How would you recommend stretching bed bound individuals. That are completely dependent on others.
I did notice ;) Those of us sharing from the inside are most likely to have genuinely helpful info (as well as "street cred"). I like how you've presented simple (aka do-able!) movements with progressions. (& Let me know if you would like to collaborate on an upcoming project to help more of us! tbc)
Thank you for enlightening my understanding of my condition. I have seen physios, osteotherapist, chiropractor and none of them explained to me and what I could do to alleviate my condition. Your video has changed my life in managing my scoliosis, can’t thank you enough.
Thanks so much for the lovely comment CV. I'm glad I could help
Im76. As the years go by I’ve gotten shorten & it’s really hard to stand straight. My issues started at a very young age - less than a year old. My baby buggy fell down a steep flight of stairs. Feet turned under & start of back problems. Over the years I’ve had several other back injuries. Was 5.5 & now am 4.11. Chiro has helped some - therapy not much - & I refuse to let rods be put on my spine. Utube has recently had quite a few videos for scoliosis but yours seems to be one of the better ones and I’m going to be using 3 of the stretches .
Thank you for posting them. One is similar to one of the therapy exercises I do but a more advanced way of doing it. Old bones need a lot of care.
That's for sharing, Linda. Sounds like you need to be proactive. Good on you for looking after your spine
I did this for only 2 days and have 80% less pain. Triple Scoliosis, right shoulder high. Thanks Bro!!!!!
Awesome!
U say really
I have same problem. can we talk?
@@santorinopow5814 sure we can talk. Have you been at a rheuma-doctor and an xray of your spine taken? You need proper diagnosis in the first place.
Literally 2 days and the pain is gone. You are a gift for humanity, I'm really thankful
Wonderful! So glad to hear it! 🙌 Messages like yours make it all worthwhile. 👍🙏
Can you explain me how much your curve digree ??
Your videos are the most incredible ones I’ve seen in many many years. I wish all chiros would share these with patients at appointments. They are so helpful. Thank you 🙏
Thanks, STM! That's really nice of you!
Thanks for these exercises. One of my shoulders is higher than the other, and I have lower back pain when I stand for any length of time. These exercises made me feel better immediately and I've decided to do them every day.
Sounds great!
Have your shoulders become normal now? I'm having similar prob
Hey are you doing any better?
Thanks!
Thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏
I will try these for my congenital scoliosis I also was born with congenital torticollis I am 63 ... I am having some problems now at my older age with both.
I have degenerative cervical disc 5-6
I'm going to need surgery. In the meantime I will be trying these exercises.
Thank you! For these exercises. Greatly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for this inclusive, clear video. I have 3 lumbar disc hernias - which are 95% healed thank God) and because of the spine's attempt to heal I have the 3 types of scoliosis. These excercises are burning areas of error in a good way, and I can already feel the freedom in joint movement and less weight on the spine and hips. Thank you so much!
Good on you!
Thanks very much! These are very helpful. A physio provided me with a few and I saw them in your video too. Since I was a teenager I have a very extended and extreme scoliosis. My mum already did too when she was young and spent time in a hospital in Germany.
Please, this is just an advice, everybody who has an extended scoliosis be very very careful. I overworked my spine over a year ago and the ambulance had to come and bring me to A & E. The pains were excruciating and even morphine medication didn't totally help. I spent 3 weeks on the couch. These were muscle cramps, but even worse due to my scoliosis. Additionally I have a lordosis, so I am in pain every day, but it is manageable. However something happened again a few days ago 😥
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 51 years old and only just diagnosed with a 28* curvature. It zigzags as well as rotates. As a teen my complaints about my back were dismissed as growing pains and as a result living with pain I assumed was normal. lol I've only been diagnosed with ADHD too so it's a fun battle trying to stick to routines for more than a few months.
Thank you for those exercises and it's true they really do work. Strengthening your core muscles is so vital for overall improvement. Takes away breathing problems, walking issues, posture issues and my Cobb angle has not worsen and being consistent I'm hoping for even a reduction. I look forward to more of what you have to offer and Happy New Year!
Thanks DD. Good on you for being proactive with your scoliosis. 👍
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How’s the reduction part going?
Is there anyway to fix the curve? My gf has it and it's bad
@@df7817You just have to practice a lot and improve your breaths , you need to fill up both lungs .. how is it growing now ?
Very well done. Many years ago my doctor gave me these exercises, some of which I forget to do until I saw your video.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm 71 YO, Male, now retired and a sufferer of a number of Spinal Conditions including Dextroscoliosis of 25 degrees (up from 22 degrees in the past 10+ years). I have had a few doctor opinions about the cause (Idiopathioc). In 1966, at 15 yo, I fractured my right Femur playing HS Football (not Soccer). It took over 4 months for the healing process which included being in a full Body Cast for 10 weeks after 6 weeks in traction in the hospital. When the cast came off, the doctor was "surprised" to find that my right leg was 1 inch Shorter(the femur was shorter). Other than measuring both my parents' legs (finding my mother was 1/4" short on the right), he left that Unaddressed. After about 15 years, the lower back pains and stiffness started affecting me. It's been downhill ever since. The Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) is my Ground ZERO, despite one doctor opining otherwise?? Now, I have OA in my spinal vertebrae & Facet Joints; Stenosis at various sites in the spine, DDD throughout, C3-C7 disc bulges & stenosis, T9, T10, L2 L3 and L5-S1 disc buges (and Sponylioethisis ) and OA in both Hips and Knees. I never hit the 8-10 Pain Markers, but generally around 4-6 (It Varies), with constant Stiffness and chronic pains daily. I have seen 6 different Spinal and Neuro Surgeons since 2018 - all said NO Surgery on the Lumbar spine , far too much Arthritis. Acpuncture did very litle to help with the Pains, 6 different Chiros including Upper Cervical Chiropractic did little to help after many sessions. Many people fail to realize that Stenosis and Scoliosic curves affect the Nerves which in turn contributes to a high Misery Index. I will try these exercises, but the Stiffness in my spine limits me. FWW, I have ben taking many supplements to combat the Inflammation, spending lots of $$$$$ in that effort. I learned a few months ago from my Pain Management Doctor that my initial Cervical MRI done in 2012, revealed that I have a More Narrow Than Normal Spinal Canal. Common Sense to this Layman would indicate that would be a contributing factor to the heightened Misery and Anxiety.
Man, that's quite the list, Aldo. I feel for you.
Sounds like you're best bet is gentle exercise, like the ones on this video, to mobilize the joints and loosen the muscles.
Start really gently, just do the exercises that feel good. Maybe try my lower back exercise video and one or two others too.
You might be surprised how much you can do for yourself.
Good luck.
As a quick update. I have tried some of these stretches and exercises with little help. New Xrays taken reveal (and I already knew) that I have advanced Degnerative Disc Disease with end spurs on the vertebrae of the Lumbar Spine (officially measured as 19 degree Dextroscoliosis) with a 5 degree Thoracic curve to the left. The DDD is a real problem as the terrible stiffness curtails much movement. With L5-S1 spondylioethesis and SI Joint Chronically Inflammed (Sacrosacrilitis) make bendi ng and twisting agonizing. Do you recommend Heat /Ice treatments too?😊
Try body stress release it’s amazing
Thanks the best and simplest exercises that a senior citizen can do
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I am going to chiropractor !!! The most amazing DR in west palm beach I feel so much better it’s amazing what a difference!!!!!
Great to hear. Yes, the distorted shape of a scoliosis can cause a lot of spinal joint restriction, so when that's freed up by a chiro it can make a wonderful difference. Thanks for sharing!
@@BodyFixExercises does this adjustment of chiro remain permanent or again it becomes restricted?
As a PT and former trucker, I noticed in my older years I’m getting issues with my back. Another PT noticed I have a slight scoliosis caused by my posture from my days of trucking. I’m now trying to learn more about how I can help myself and others, including kyphosis and lordosis. Subbed to the channel, thanks for this video. Did the stretching along with you on the screen lol.. helped the tightness straight away! 👍
One of the best set of excersies ive found that immediately help with my right sides scoliosis disk hip pain! Thank You!!!!😊
Great to hear!
This is an extremely important and helpful video. It is helping me help my 13 year old grandson, who has just developed early scoliosis (he had a perfectly straight spine just a few months ago). My late mother had moderate scoliosis that was never treated. I know how important it is to address this and am immensely grateful for your expertise and lucid explanations!
👍 Just get a professional to measure any progress of the scoliosis too
Check the difference between his molar heights. Often times grinding or dental work or just genetics can cause the molars to vary in height and that can have downstream effects like causing scoliosis.
I'm finding that If you saturate the muscles, ligaments and related connective tissues with Solomon's seal tincture, it will hydrate, loosen and balance fluids where ever it's applied, conditioning area to respond to therapy.
Thank you. I already do some of these and look forward to adding these additional ones.
Great!
Thankyou so much! This was especially inspirational because I have naturally gravitated to doing 3 of the exercises you mention throughout my life, because they feel so incredibly good to do. It's nice to know that our body has its wisdom of finding these things out for itself, if we can let it and when someone like you tells us they are medically or scientifically the best anyway, a little miracle happens in our brain that surely helps us heal even more [well it does in mine].
Yes, the body often knows what it needs. Good on you for listening carefully to it
Me too!!
I’m so grateful to have found your channel. I have learnt so much from your videos, easy to understand the underlying reasons, simple exercises to follow! Look forward to your upcoming videos!! :)
Hey SY C. I really appreciate the support and encouragement. Thank you very much.
Linley
I do these exercises with my physical therapist. He is right on point. When I actually go 100% I have a significant amount of relief. 48 degree thoracic and 35 lumbar s curve with si joint dysfunction
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
Hi. How do you find this info out about the degrees etc? Please any info?
@@AntonioLiberato08 those are the curvatures of my spine.
@@BMCLegacy hi Danielle. Who can I go to see who can take proper measurements of my spine? Thank you!
That’s mid-range curve isn’t it? What are your si joint issues and what are you doing for that? Can it be corrected?
Thanks so much I was just watching chiropractor he said you can’t stop it or help it with any exercises as no proof of any of it that helps but I don’t believe that for a second… you can’t just sit and accept your problems without finding a way to help it thanks for the exercises will try those…. Better than giving up ❤ you really do have to be careful what you watch on the internet for sure…😮
You can't straighten a scoliosis (in most cases) ... but "if you don't move it, you lose it".
I think it's important to be proactive and move the spine through all the ranges of motion to stop it from stiffening up. And keep the muscles in good shape.
Thank you so much for these simple exercises, a total lifesaver!
Glad you like them!
i'm having back pain right now at 9pm. this is such a great relief! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
From this exercise I’m getting better and better❤
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I can never remember which side my curves are! I have idiopathic scoliosis, s shape more pronounced in the thoracic area and also the neck. I have almost constant thoracic pain and a recent xray showed, damage, bony spurs etc T7-9. I'm going to try these exercises. Thanks so much.
Mine is in Lumbar,I will start doing this exercise .from now on..thank you doc..
love this! im starting my fitness journey again and i was scared im doing exercises that would make my scoliosis work but some of the exercises that you showed are the ones ive been doing! makes me feel better for real
Good on you! 👍👍👍
I have functional scoliosis. Have had it for the past 7 months. I tried 3 physiotherapists. I'm on my 3rd and they are helping me improve my posture and strengthen muscles around it but I still get back pain when I have to walk to school with a heavy bag. Or help my parents move houses with furniture. And it's very expensive. There's been improvement but very little. Im now 16 years and 3 months old. My scoliosis was a cause of 3 previous lower back injuries and muscle imbalances and weightlifting strain being my bulged disc, bruised tail bone and then generally sore lower back muscles from the nervous systems' trauma. ------ My question: at what age will my spine stop growing? I have a short torso by the way. Also I haven't tried doing the back brace to straighten my spine but everyone tells me because mine is functional it shouldn't be addressed with a brace. I wish I could figure this out without it costing so much money and time
Hello, I have had scoliosis for some 60+ years. My gym teacher noticed it when I was around 15-16 years old but I never told my parents. We were living in a small village, no help around... I was reminded some 5-6 years ago when I was on holiday at a friend's place. I was coming out of the shower, saw myself in a large mirror, and noticed for the 1st time that my left side was more curved than my right one which was nearly straight, and my waist hardly marked! I have seen physiotherapists and chiropractors, but nothing much has changed. Now, my left ribs touch my hip. I do some yoga but can't do the exercises where I have to bend over my left side as it hurts. I am surprised to see that you do say to stretch both sides, regardless what side the curvature is on. I am going to try your exercises because they look interesting but... I'm not sure I'll do some of those on the left side. I am seeing an osteopath in a couple of weeks. Is there anything specific I could ask him? He will notice my scoliosis for sure! Thank you for your very interesting video.
Rule no 1 is don't do the exercises if they hurt. So listen to your body and don't do it both sides if it feels sore, or doesn't feel right
My spine cracked on the very last exercise I did and it felt so good
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@@BodyFixExercises hey doc i have it because of gym can it be fixed with this exercise
I recommend you everyone sm system, my scoliosis is better and I dont need operation❤❤❤ty for this video
I really glad to have helped you.
Oh so nice
I think that i will definitely benefit from this. I have all of it including the winging of the scapular. Plus I lost use of my left arm in an accident when I was 20. I am now 60. It's a challenge.
I hope it helps!
Thank you for sharing! I will start doing these exercises. I really hope that my back pain will gradually go away, as I have S scoliosis 🙏🏻
Best of luck!
How much height increases after these exercises for those who suffer from scoliosis. Thank you very much my friend, I am an Arab from Syria, but I loved you very much
Thankyou for this video 😭🙏 because i have thoracic dextroscoliosis i will do this everyday now 😉
Best of luck!
❤❤❤thank you so very much! I do have scoliosis and am always looking for new treatments!!
Thank you for empowering us to improve our health at home! You are both knowledgeable and generous :)
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Thabj you do much, im from germany and i did watch alot of videos from German practics, but your did very well for my back pain. I have a bad bad scoliosis today, right at that time when i was working and couldnt move normaly.
Glad they helped, Serdalito. They can give some nice back pain relief the same day that you do them. However, if you do then regularly I think the long term benefits will help even more. Cheers, Stefan
Thank you so very much for this help. I'm confident that this set of exercises would effectively do the Job.
You're so welcome!
I’ve had a hard time figuring out why I was having pain around my ribs so often. But after being scanned by a chiro, it makes sense. I have a minor S shape scoliosis, and notice that my back muscles are always tight. Whether my pain comes from the muscle or cartilage, im not sure, but it seems that every time my spine gets Re-aligned, I feel significant improvements.
If you get relief from chiropractic you must have some restricted joints in there. Spinal or costovertebral joints. So some of these mobilising exercises should help too
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tnx guys - trying to fix my back - i super appreciate all of the information - S
No probs!
Thank you so much for your videos. Here’s hoping you will show modifications for the exercises on knees. I had two replaced knees,so this would be helpful. I’m 77.
Fantastic, let's get on with it... because otherwise I'm at risk of lumbar disc surgery...
I am today new to your channel, and after this video, I am a new subscriber!
Thanks for subbing!
I have been wearing corset for a month now and i think it got better but idk i haven't go to the doctor because it was sooooo expensive, i am 12 years old and i am scared my scoliosis would be there forever i have been getting pain when i walk or sit for to long and this helps thanks
Glad it helps!
Yeah finally I find you sir ..❤
I really have a shoulder blade winging from its lower apex and I always felt it happened because of thoracic scoliosis as I used to carry a heavy bag on my right shoulder
No one believe me
Please tell me what should I do now,,,,fixing scoliosis first? Then the winging will disappear automatically?? Or what
Thank you so much
Most cases of scoliosis cannot be straightened because the shape of the bones has changed. (These are the cases where the curve started in the early teenage years) But some can, so give these exercises a go. Either way your spine will be healthier.
I would definitely do exercises that strengthen your Lower Trapezius & Serratus Anterior... so do these exercises too: ua-cam.com/video/9JN6dTBAyIU/v-deo.html
I absolutely loved your video! Thank you so much for this useful and life changing information
A pleasure. Cheers!
Note that you are the most helpful person on our body stretching problems.
Congratulations and greetings from Greece
That's very kind, Nick. Thank you!
An advice for all before doing any sciolosis exercise i recommend doing core strengthning exercise (like plank) and you will have wonderful results but its important to remain pesistent. believe me and believe yourself☺.
Thanks for sharing, Mohammad.
Just trying to help a soul😃
Mine is Thoracic so it felt amazing doing each if the stretches, I'm gonna continue these for a few days and let you know how it's going for me. My degree is 43.3 and I have a 15° in my neck, ;_; I use to have a third one but it's gone now :) I'm 19 years old but I'm not sure if it progressed or not since I haven't been able to find anyone to do xrays for me that will accept the card I have. Mom keeps saying I'll be fine but they diagnosed me with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, even though she keeps saying no but how would I not remember something this important to me when it's not important to her? Honestly. Thanks for sharing this video.❤
Good on you Ming
Yoo budy i have thoracic scoliosis too will you go under surgery or remain the way you are
Great idea. Would be great if can add when to breath in and when to breathe out in coordination with the wonderful exercises.
You can breathe out as you reach the end of each of these positions, Leo
Thanks for telling us everything about the scoliosis. It helps me a lot😊❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💯💯
You are so welcome!
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A lot of yr exercises look like yoga, so thinking yoga can help? Thank you for your video 👍🏼
Yes, yoga is good for people with a scoliosis.
Thank you.. I will try your exercises.
A pleasure. Thanks for commenting!
Very simply very fast thanks
Welcome 😊
Thank you.I will try all of this maybe my posture may improved
Good luck
Thank you for these exercises.
No worries!
Thank you for these helpful exercises!
You're so welcome!
Just found you! I do a couple of these but knee rolls with feet on the ground so will try your version. I had a compressed wedge fracture at T8 then developed scoliosis shortly after 12 yrs ago. Now I'm 68 and now have S curve and hump ( grrr) I'm twisted and hope I can stop it getting worse. thanks
Sounds like you need to do gentle but regular mobilising exercises for your spine to keep it from stiffening up. Start gently though!
I found your job the most relevant and well-presented, thank you for that. I have mild Scoliosis between my shoulders, so my right shoulder is a little lower, and my right collarbone has more gap compared to the left side at the Sternoclavicular Joint (clicks with particular movements). I was wondering if the collarbone issue as I described is a common symptom in such a condition or not?
Differences in the SC joint is not something that is related to scoliosis. Or at least I've never noticed that, or read about it in relationship to Scoliosis
@@BodyFixExercises I appreciate your kind reply. Thanks Again.
This is a wonderful video! Thank you!
I am always lazy to go for the treatment though I'm not happy but because of the pain i felt when they massage it I'm always scared to go there.... But I'm looking forward to ur exercise
Because i have the C scoliosis and i am happy it can be treated
These exercises can improve the health of a spine with scoliosis and reduce pain. But they can't straighten a spine
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Thank you too
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Hey Dr. I am 13 years old(almost 14 Turning 14 on the 01.02 )and have skoliosis on the lower side at the left from my side. Now my mom said I should start right now because when puberty ends it’ll be harder to fix it. But I have got some questions: Are these really the best things you can do to improve quickly or are there other sports or some little things to improve faster like a specific sleep position or sitting position? I am going to school every day and sit because of that most of the time on my chair and listen to my teacher. Should I change my position often? And should i do some small exercises in school or is it okay to wait until I am home? (I get home at 14:30) Also how long do I have to make these exercises to see some improvement or ever get it away forever?(just to set a goal for myself). THANKS FOR READING MY QUESTIONS and I am glad i found your channel you are literally changing my whole life. -Viktor
Hey Viktor! Good on you for being proactive! Awesome questions.
Mum's right. Now is the best time to start doing scoliosis exercises--before your bones fully mature. Try to keep active. Sports is good for you. Some people think lying face up is the best position to sleep in (but I think it's good to vary your sleeping positions too).
You can change position if you do a lot of sitting, but don't be too worried about that. Just try to sit nice a straight, not too slumped. It's ok to wait until you get home to do your exercises, but try to do one lot of these exercises daily, when you can.
If you are looking for extra things you could do, you could check out some videos on the "Scroth technique for scoliosis" and maybe go and see someone who specialises in that. (I'm going to try to do a video on that sometime soon.)
Everyone is different, and there are different forms of scoliosis, so it's hard to predict how your spine will respond to exercises. The best idea is to see someone who specialises in spinal care and scoliosis so they can give you specific advice for your case. A scoliosis needs to be regularly checked before you fully mature to make sure it's not beginning to curve more.
Most people (but not all!) with a scoliosis will always have a curve in their spine, so I always recommend to think of these exercises like brushing your teeth. (We do that twice a day for our whole life to take good care of our teeth, so why not do daily exercises for your spine to keep it healthy?) Stacks of people have a scoliosis (and other people hardly even notice that they have a spine that curves a bit), but with a good little daily exercise routine you can help keep your spine flexible and strong.
Thanks for your message and questions!
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Thanks for the valuable information.🙏
My pleasure!
Good advice and exercises.
Cheers
thanks so much for such helpful exercise advice
Happy to help!
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Thanks for exercises!
You're so welcome!
Thank you I will try this exercise……..
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Thanks doc...I'm sure I have some kind of scoliosis..I will do the exercises..😞
Best of luck!
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Cheers Joseph!
@@BodyFixExercises I paid for my daughter physical therapy for years, your way works better and free! Thank you!
Wonderful! Glad to help
Hello,I have lumbar scoliosis and I am 20 now.I got scoliosis when I was 11,but at that time I never knew about scoliosis and thought that it was just my bad posture,yesterday I visited the doctor and he told me that since I am an adult,surgery is the only treatment.I only have a small curve .Can these exercises help me to reduce my curve?Sir, please reply
Thanks for the exercises. I haven't found a patent recipe.
From the picture of the scoliosis you can see that, in addition to lateral exercises, the upper body has to be stretched, i.e. lengthened.
In most cases, the scoliosis is associated with a rotation, which cannot be seen in the picture. It is difficult to know how to reverse this twist.🤠
There's always lateral and rotation involved. You can't straighten them usually though
@@BodyFixExercises With rotation, you could also aggravate the rotation if you get it wrong. I turn the upper body so that the pain in the vertebral joints decreases.
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I’m always looking for stretches and exercises on the internet that help scoliosis. I have AIS since 13, left lumbar curve, or Levoscoliosis. Here in the UK there are not many professionals with much knowledge of scoliosis.
These exercises are brilliant for keeping the back supple and flexible, which of course reduces pain.
Interestingly, I notice Usain Bolt has scoliosis too- lumbar and thoracic in an S shaped. He is the fastest man in the world and works hard on building up his back muscles so you can hardly tell he suffers from it. I wonder, I have started using the gym now at age 42, as I have looser stomach muscles from having children. Is it possible do you think to build up the concave muscles to reduce the rib hump and support the spine better?
It’s only recently my rib cage has started irritating me on the left side, it feels like something digging in sometimes, I wonder if it’s because my stomach muscles are not very strong?
Thank You for the videos, I’m so happy I found this channel to use!
The Schroth technique aims at reducing the curve and rib hump. You might have some luck with that, but it's more likely to help in teenagers, it's a lot of work, and I'm not convinced it can do much. The issue is that with AIS the bones change shape as you grow in the teenage years. Now that the bones have matured and formed their final shape (at 18 years old or so) you can't alter their shape.
The rib cage pain could be rib restriction, muscle tightness, or arthritic joint degeneration. The exercises on this video are the best I know to help with the first two. But do them on both sides. I don't really think working the abs will make much of a difference to your rib irritation.
This video may help too. ua-cam.com/video/T8vKCXP7OSc/v-deo.html
Good luck!
I had dorso-lumbar scoliosis since I was a child and I also wore a corset for a few years in my teens. Until recently my most prominent problem was a perpetually tight muscle near my left shoulder blade which often causes tingling in my hand and pain between my neck and shoulders, but over the past few years I have developed a much more annoying problem. It started with numbness in my lower back, which when it goes away leaves me with a not too strong but very annoying pain that often affects my left buttock and leg. Also I can walk for long distances without problems but standing still is often agonizing as my legs go numb and heavy and my lower back becomes heavy and sometimes slightly sore. According to my doctor I probably have sciatica from misaligned hips due to scoliosis, but I haven't had any tests yet to rule out a hernia or anything else. The exercises you showed were taught to me in the hospital years ago but since I have lower back and leg problems I'm a bit afraid to do them because I'm afraid they might worsen my condition, what do you recommend?
Numbness and heaviness are signs of nerve compression so I think the first thing that you should be doing is getting a MRI to check for spinal stenosis and disc protrusions. Numbness is not something to be taken lightly
Wow!! Watching this video made me realize that scoliosis is what I've been dealing with *mind-blown* thank you so much!! 2 quick questions for you: 1) Should I get x-rays at mychiro just to confirm and/or know what is structurally going on?? 2) May I continue to lift weights, so long as I do these exercises daily? Or, should I take a break or de-load and give it a month or two and let these exercises do there work uninhibited by load before returning to lifting weights?? Again, thank you so very much, cheers!! -Ryan
Xrays...it depends on the severity. If it's only a mild scoliosis, don't bother. Ask yourself this: will the results of the x-ray change what you do? In most cases, no. But ultimately, I can't answer the x-ray question for your specific case without examining you. I x-ray very few cases of scoliosis. Usually only if it seems pretty bad and the patient is young enough that we can still influence it's progression with things like bracing in severe cases.
Don't stop exercising unless you're getting pain.
Cheers
Stefan
@@BodyFixExercises thanks, Stefan!! Will do and another quick question for you- should I do these exercises before a workout or later in the day by themselves for optimum effect??
I have an S curve scoliosis. I have been doing these exercises for years and besides dancing are keeping me mobile.
Thanks!
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Thanks for the information
My pleasure
thank you again for another great video!
You're very welcome, United!
Thanks for helping
Any time
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Thank you!!! it's actually pretty cool!!!🙏
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Brilliant, thank you 🍀
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Thank you. It is very interesting and good course.
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No problem!!!
What exersice would you recommend for those whose left shoulder is a bit higher than the right one?
I found these to be helpful and something I can do so will be implementing asap! Thank you!
No worries. Cheers!
Thank you for this!!
Any time!
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Welcome!