Im in the process of exploring spine surgery. I have developed a rib hump. I've had scoliosis since I was 13. I was braced until I was 17. I've been exercising since I was 13. As time goes by I have developed some restrictions and pain.
I have been doing this on my own, because it feels good. I use a 10-lb. dumb bell to stretch. I am fascinated, discovering that what I do on my own is the recommended therapy. My PET scan of 4 years ago revealed a left thoracic C-shaped scoliosis as well as a left lumbar C-shaped scoliosis. This exercise is helpful. I have had pain in my right hip for years and only recently discovered the weight/stretch treatment.
Thank you for making a video for this kind of scoliosis! Most stretches are shown only for people who have the opposite (most common) type of curve, and it is difficult to understand.
Mine is minimal and I've been working on it for a while. Some days hurt, others are fine. During the stretch there was a click and it's no longer visible. Time will tell if it's permanent but I am extremely grateful to you. Thank you.
3 days. And all my pain has gone away. This guys is a gift from God... Way better than all the quack chiropractors I've seen this whole year. Sorry for those that are actually good.. I couldn't find you. They never really took the time to assess my condition and did the same old adjustments every time.....I felt the lower spine split back in place little by little each day. I did this along with rubber balls and foam rollers to roll on the spine after each exercise and stretch...All it took was my slipper on one foot and a forward or backward step.....Who knew...🤔 Again, thank you so much... I had so much pain just standing for 30mins. If you accept donations or something I would glad give it.
Thank you for this video, I saw the other curve and I was trying to figure it out how to do the inverse movement!!! You are marvelous for sharing all this knowledge!! Thank you 🙏
Hi! I have a lumbar scoliosis, not very serious, but not very mild. A doctor said I should wear a 5mm heel lift when I was 16. I did it and after 4 months new xrays showed it was working to stop the worsening of the curvature. i was told to wear it untiIl turned 19. I kept wearing it till I was 38. I stopped then and I was fine. I kept doing yoga and gentle running plus core exercises (stuff that I started to do regularly when I was 36). After 8-9 months without the heel lift I started to have back problems, pain in the left lower back and hip (where I used to have the heel lift) a physiotherapist and also an osteopath said to wear a thicker heel lift under the left foot (as I was doing before). The pain went away for a month. Then it came back on the right side, very bad but more in the leg than in the back. A proper bad sciatica inflammation. My legs have the same length but still, those two therapists said I should wear a one cm heel lift. New I took it off and let's see if I go back having pain in the left side. WHat a terrible life. Any ideas? Wearing a heel lift made me develop a very bad sciatica on the opposite side (heel lift in the left shoe = pain gone in the left part of the lower back and hip and pain in the right leg!).
After about five years of searching for a cure for this exact type of scoliosis I finally come upon this video. I'm seeing short term results after only two days of trying these stretches. I know that if I keep doing these then my spine will eventually be near its pre-scoliosis state. How many months do you think I need to stay at these exercises before I make progress toward a straighter spine? . I'm a 22 year old white male, 5'11" and 165 lbs.
Hi, I'm a 45 yo male with a dextroconvex lumbar scoliosis of about 39 degrees measured on cobb's. I keep comparatively fit, I've been looking after my spine since becoming symptomatic aged 24. I've been trying your routine as suggested in your video, it's amazing. I've been feeling improvements on my posture straight away...(cont'd above)
This actually worked!!! Thank you!!! I did the upper and lower back stretches each morning for about a month and took before and after photos... My lower back had kind of a "c" shape and my upper back was causing my right shoulder to lean down compared to my left by about 20 degrees. Now, taking a photo from behind, my spine looks fine and I don't see any shoulder angle either! For the past week I've been doing the lower back with one of those large elastic bands you can get at a sports store and just tied it to my bed's leg and I used two books of different size like you showed. The only weird thing is I feel is the left side of my rib cage and the left side of my hip bone are pinching together slightly while the gap between my right rib cage and right end of my hip feels kind of wider, but it doesn't hurt or anything, just feels like the left side of my waist is squishing a bit but looks perfectly aligned in the mirror.
@@EdPaget Thank you for your reply! Was not sure if you still reply to comments but I have a question if that's okay. Do you know if it is still possible to skateboard with scoliosis? My curve is similar to the one in this video. When I skateboard I keep my right foot on the board and I push with my left foot. I do also have a pelvic tilt which makes my left leg (the one I push with) slightly longer. Is it still safe to skateboard? Thank you! I have watched many of your videos and they have helped me incredibly.
Hi I have scoliosis since birth the same shape that you described. I never had any pain or discomfort but, it did bother me when I was growing up and people did point out my disability and kept telling me to stand strait. When I was about 14 I was x-rayed and sent to physical therapy. I was a lazy kid and did not take the whole thing seriously so I did not go. Now, I am 50 yrs old and did not think of my scoliosis until I bumped into your video. I did the first two exercise in your video: at the wall I lifted up one arm and at the same time I gently rotated my lower body exactly the same way as you showing it in your video, I held this position for about 1 min. and released it. I repeated the same exercise 3 times and sat down to my computer. Soon as I sat down my lower back started to ache and I had to stand up. That was yesterday, today when I am seating I can feel the curb in my back (strange) and my lower back still hurts somewhat. I wonder: is this normal? Is it possible to pinch a nerve during rotation of the lower back ? (which I did not do, I am just curious)I believe, people with scoliosis might be more sensitive to certain movements then others without it. Twisting of the spine should hurt, right? In your opinion is it to late for a middle age person to correct scoliosis with exercise? Thank you so much for trying to help.
Intrinsi, Osteopathic Clinic Thank you so much for your answer. It seems to be a good exercise for me but what about the bone structure? I was told after certain age 21-25 the bone (spine)becomes to hard to change its' shape therefore, scoliosis can not be corrected with exercise or brace so I gave up on it. Is that true? or spine bones have nothing to do with correction of the posture? I do understand that braces do not work on scoliosis because the muscles stay weak and exercise will strengthen the muscles but what about the bones are they deformed? How often and for how long do you recommend this exercise for the people with moderate scoliosis and in worst cases? Thank you so much...
Thank you. I am going to school to become a trainer and I recently did a posture test on some clients and myself and needed to learn some exercises for them. You helped a lot and I feel more knowledgeable!!
So I started doing this exercise for a few weeks, and every times i finish the exercise i actually feel i could stand straighter...is not that the curve is gone, but it make my body to stand straight....like usually i would follow the curve, but the exercise teach my body what is straight.
Thank you very much for this, could have been written specifically for me. Over time right shoulder had continued to drop. XRays have confirmed. To date, I've received 1) dont worry about it from MD, i.e. surgery too complex 2) in / out adjustments from Chiros and 3) uncertainty from some good PT's I've visited. This gives me a chance to take some control.
Hi Ed, Just two specific questions please: 1. Would doing the side bend with the arm down (with weight in it) work as well as raising arm (have shoulder impingement). 2. What is the ideal frequency for doing these exercises? Once per day? Multiple times per day? Different for stretching vs. strengthening exercises? Thanks very much
Thanks for your reply. Yes I've had scoliosis for about 10 years now and I'm pretty sure the shape of mine is exactly like the one in the video. I got a bit confused because I use a foot sole in the left shoe to increase the height of the shorter leg, and in the exercise the length is used for the right foot instead.
Thanks Ed. Saw your original video a few years ago and just discovered this version which is where my curve is. I might be over 40 degrees but will give it a try.
Hello.Thanks for this very helpful resource. It's nice to know I have options! I had mild scoliosis as a child, I did exercises regularly and my doctor said it "went away." As an adult, I believe I probably still have some curvature. Whenever my back suffers injury, I experience a lot of lower back pain and tend to stand with my right hip extended. I assume that means I should be watching this, and not the other, video?
i have mild thoracic dextroscolliosis. and i just started doing this excercise. i went to the doctor for my lower back pain (not really painful) that i got for playing basketball and probably in the gym. i'll be doing this exercise and get r ray after a month. hope it works :)
1. This exercise set assumes "S" shaped scoliosis. What about "C" shaped, say just lumbar? Would just the lower body (leg) exercises be advised? 2. Is there any publication supporting the efficacy of these exercises, showing reduction in the Cobb angle? 3. Would wearing asymmetrical angle weights help here in any way?
@@EdPaget Good day Ed. My son has s type scoliosis . Not reverse s but s type. I found one very good your video on this s type. I have asked you about more videos and you replied that there is a lot on your channel. Please, send me a link on those videos which are useful to treat particularly s type. I will be very grateful . Sincerely Vladyslav Perter
Hello-Thank you for the video. I have scoliosis identical to this video and picture. My right hip is lower than my left hip which causes this curve. I was told years ago to wear a lift in my right shoe to raise my right hip up. What I do is put a gel type of insole in my right shoe to help compensate for that. Do you recommend I keep wearing this or should I not continue wearing one and let the exercises start working. Please let me know as soon as you can. Thank you for your help.
Thank you for the video. It helps me so much! Is it possible if you make the video with full body? So I can see the hips movement clearly, if i do it wrong. Thank you so much once again! 😊
Thanks for quick response! I have the exact same shape of scoliosis with this video. But the muscles on my upper left and the lower right part of my back are actually more tightened, which are the parts that you suggested to be strengthened, that's why I found this not very intuitive at first.
thanks for quick response! I have the exact same shape of scoliosis with this video, but I actually feel my muscle being more tightened on my upper left and lower right of my back, which you suggested to be further strengthened, that's why it was not very intuitive to me.
The two videos discuss scoliosis with a S shape curvature, mine is a C shape, so I really don't know if this could work for me, but the videos are really practical and useful, thankyou so much for putting so much thought and effort to it.
I have muscles/tissues issue after wearing braces for 6 months and on the X-ray it showns scoliosis. I had insane pains because I didn't had it before braces and my muscles didn't even adapt to scoliosis yet. I removed braces and I still can't stand/walk right, still have pains and after 4-5 months I wasn't able to fully recover even with doctors who told me it's just scoliosis. It's probably from childhood, which wasn't!!! After doing even stretch I'm able to feel my parts of body I was almost didn't feel before. I'll continue with this. Can't wait to see results as it already feels amazing. Many thanks
Thank you for your prompt response!!! I am new in this whole new world of scoliosis, and I think I understand now. Based on the picture, I thought that the concave side of the spine was the result of of weak muscles not being able to pull the spine to the right, and the convex side of the spine was the result of stronger muscles pulling the spine to the left (in thoracic scoliosis) Thank you again. I will get your e-course. I already checked it, and I like your approach.
What you are sharing makes so much sense. I especially appreciate the different ways that you explain things. I didn't realize I should be doing these exercises every day so you can bet it's on my daily to do. I've lost 3 inches in the last 3 years and getting really concerned. I'm seeing a spine specialist this week and anxious to hear what he suggests but really love that I can help myself by using your exercises at home. Thank you for helping us out by sharing your knowledge and experience. Do you know if these exercises will help the pain as well?
Great great video! i believe everyone of us who watched this video is on the same boat and have the feeling of hope for non-surgical treatment. But i just have a quick question, could you explain the intuition of strengthening the muscle of the concavity side (the left in this case, correct me if i am wrong), but not the the other side. The reason I ask is because my chiropractor used to use electric treatment on my convex side to stimulate and strengthen the muscle instead. Thank you!
John Dent that’s good news John. I’m actually going to be working with the Gray Institute to put together a formal training for professionals. I’ll let you know when it’s ready to go.
Hi Guys, I’m sorry to to interrupt your conversation here. But I’m very keen about the formal training for professionals Ed. Could you please let me know too. Thanks a lot. Best M.
It would also help to understand which direction is person facing in diagram? Is that looking at back side of person, or front facial side of person? Need point of reference for clarity.Thanks
The best video for scoliosis, but i just want to clear something out ....at the upper back i think we need to rotate it on right side as u have draw there ..because u did it with the low back...so the arrows u draw show what we will do ..not what scoliosis did... (at the lower part i agree what u said , but at upper part i don't agree because i think the arrow shows what we should do with the spine ,no what scoliosis did ) i really need an reply ..thank you very much :)
These are very similar exercises I do for figure skating training. Glad to know skating actually helps me. I'll just do double the workouts for the one side that's curved
Hey, thanks a lot for your reply! Neither of my feet turn out, and it's difficult for me to pinpoint the source of my back strain/pain. In the past, when I've been to doctors, they have had difficulty diagnosing the issue as well. I injured my back badly last week but luckily I'm feeling better now! I'll probably try a doctor again in the near future, and plan to do some of the strengthening exercises you demonstrate here. =)
The video is great, the routine seems just like what I needed. I have only one question. It feels like my back is rotated the opposite of what you say, although it's definitely bent the same way as the video. Can this be possible or it's just some wrong impression that I have? In this case, should I reverse the twisting exercises? Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for the video. I'm looking forward to the exercises :) I do have a question though: although my S curve is like what you drew on the board, my left ribs slightly goes forward comparing with the right one and my left hips slightly goes backward comparing with the right one (I'm talking about the bones). Do I do the exercise you showed??? because I have a feeling that my spine twists in another way. Thank you so much
Tengo una operación pendiente hace 5 años para retirar las barras porque ya estas cumplieron su función y una ya está quebrada por eso me da miedo hacer ejercicios. El lomo plato derecho si está levantado y el izquierdo plano, que ejercicios me recomiendan o si debo esperar a la operación del retiro de las barras que no se cuando va a suceder. Gracias
Thank you for the response...yes my right leg is shorter than my left which makes my right hip lower, such is the case in the video, so I will continue to wear the lift (which is just a gel heal insert I bought at Walmart). The video states how to 'change' the scoliosis. I understand there are a wide variety of degrees of curvatures, but mine is pretty small. With a smaller degree, is there a very general timeframe in which a person doing these exercises could see any type of change? Thanks!
I can’t say that it would straighten his curve with certainty without knowing his case in detail. It depends on how big the curve is, his skeletal maturity, whether or not it is increasing or stable. What I can’t say though is that doing the exercises will make him more flexible and strong. If they slow down the progression of the curve that’s a good result, if they stops the progression of the curve that’s a good result, and if they decreased the curve, That’s an excellent result.
Thank you very much! Is it a correct exercise for an older person with moderate levoscoliosis midthoracic spine with multilevel degenerative changes? Seems it is a very comprehensive exercise, just a bit confusing leg movements. Which leg should hold your weight? Should legs be straight or can be bent them a little? Should you keep feet with heels flat on the floor all the time? Thanx again!
what is the best position to sleep in for a person suffering from this type of scoliosis as described in the video above. i would appreciate if you respond with a video showing how to sleep in an effective way such that one fix the problem through sleeping as well
Hi, my name is Alejandra Moreno and I have a doughter with Ideopatic Scoliosis, my english is very bad....my question is do you have videos with information in spanish or with subtitles. please....thank you.
Helo dear the videos are very help ful but I have a question I just hai lower beck scoliosis which is bending to right please recommend me some exercises and I also go to gym should I leave or use blet plz tha ks GOD BLESS u with best amin
Hola. Soy de Costa Rica. Podrían tener un traductor por favor. Yo fui operada de escoliosis tengo barras de harrigton desde hace 30 años tengo 49 años y nunca tuve ejercicio para fortalecer la columna y no tuve mejoría porque mi columna sigue torcida y con las barras de me hace imposible hacer ciertos ejercicios además de que me da miedo. Que recomiendan para personas con mi caso. Les agradeceré cualquier respuesta en español por favor gracias. 😳😀
Thank you for this! 'will be implementing these into my daily exercise regimen. Already feel better and my back gave a loud but relaxing set of cracks when I did the first stretch for my particular curve - thank you! :)
Thanks so much for the information.The explanation of the logic of why to do a particular exercise is very beneficial.Could you please list out the reasons why a person ends up in this posture(S-shape)?
Hello ed. Please tell me mu upper back is all fine while the lower one is just like in this video so shall i do the complete exercise or follow the lumbar one only?
I have a thoracic scoliosis convex to left. I believe it's like the diagram you show on this video. I believe the degree is between 20 to 25. I believe also my lumbar is similar to diagram. I don't have much disc remaining in L5-S1 since i had it shrunk with discase injection in 82. Besides strengthening one side only and stretching one side only, shouldn't we also be strengthening and stretching the whole back with other exercises? And what do you think about swimming for strengthening? Thanks
My right-hand side ribs are twisted inwards. You can feel the ribs really pushing down on me if you compare them to my left ribs it's a great difference, the pain on my lower right ribs is unbearable. Is this the right video for me or should I refer to your other scoliosis video? Thank you so much for your help.
Hello Edward, I am a little confused with the picture and approach to fix the curvature of the back in this video. How can you strength the muscles that are already strong and length the muscles that are already weak. Wouldn't it be the opposite? Wouldn't it make it worse the way you are explaining it? Wouldn't you strength the muscles on the length side and stretch the muscles on strength side to straighten the spine? Please help!
first I wanna thank you so much for these lessons, it is very helpful. but to me the right shoulder is lower than left that is why I wanna ask you if these exercices can help me or not, I am so confused and i hope you can answer quickly because I want to treat my back thank you again
My spine is C-shaped and side bend right, rotated left for upper and lower back. Should I do the opposite for lower back than what is shown in this video while doing the upper back movement simultaneously? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks!
Hey mate ,hope you doing very well, I really appreciate if u just answer this question , Iv got my X-ray and says THERE IS A MINOR SCOLIOSIS CONVEX TO THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE UPPER THORACIC REGION AND THERE IS A VERY MINOR KYPHOSIS , now that's my question which of your video works for me I'm side bent to which side , thanks very much
Which is convex and concave side. Could you clarify in relation to the diagram in video. Thanks. Would the area you marked in upper back for strengthening be referred to as convex left?
I found your video very clear, my only question is the lengthening (or stretching) of the lower (lumbar) concave curve, when is it supposed to take place? Whilst working on the upper back or lower back (i.e when stepping the right foot on the step)
Hello Edward :) Appreciate the videos you've made. But could you make a video of how to correct the deformity to the front ? I believe many ppl experience the bend towards spine as well.
Been following your videos, changes are happening slowly but my massage therapist is noticing changes. Ed at what point can I do away with the lift? Also I have featured your videos on my back pain blog. I will be posting updates on my progress using your teaching. I hope you get more visitors as a result.
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No problem, my pleasure. The more people I can help without actually treating them the better! Ed Paget
Thanks for replying even though this video is fairly old. Appreciate you! Peace
Im in the process of exploring spine surgery. I have developed a rib hump. I've had scoliosis since I was 13. I was braced until I was 17.
I've been exercising since I was 13. As time goes by I have developed some restrictions and pain.
I am very impress that you still reply our comments after 5 years
He didnt reply hahaha
I've come back many times over the years to these videos of yours Ed, these really help!!
I have been doing this on my own, because it feels good. I use a 10-lb. dumb bell to stretch. I am fascinated, discovering that what I do on my own is the recommended therapy. My PET scan of 4 years ago revealed a left thoracic C-shaped scoliosis as well as a left lumbar C-shaped scoliosis. This exercise is helpful. I have had pain in my right hip for years and only recently discovered the weight/stretch treatment.
any update??
Thank you for making a video for this kind of scoliosis! Most stretches are shown only for people who have the opposite (most common) type of curve, and it is difficult to understand.
Mine is minimal and I've been working on it for a while. Some days hurt, others are fine. During the stretch there was a click and it's no longer visible. Time will tell if it's permanent but I am extremely grateful to you.
Thank you.
How’s your back?
3 days. And all my pain has gone away. This guys is a gift from God... Way better than all the quack chiropractors I've seen this whole year. Sorry for those that are actually good.. I couldn't find you. They never really took the time to assess my condition and did the same old adjustments every time.....I felt the lower spine split back in place little by little each day. I did this along with rubber balls and foam rollers to roll on the spine after each exercise and stretch...All it took was my slipper on one foot and a forward or backward step.....Who knew...🤔 Again, thank you so much... I had so much pain just standing for 30mins. If you accept donations or something I would glad give it.
Hlo plz can you tell me your exercise and stretches🙂
Thank you for this video, I saw the other curve and I was trying to figure it out how to do the inverse movement!!!
You are marvelous for sharing all this knowledge!! Thank you 🙏
Hi! I have a lumbar scoliosis, not very serious, but not very mild.
A doctor said I should wear a 5mm heel lift when I was 16. I did it and after 4 months new xrays showed it was working to stop the worsening of the curvature. i was told to wear it untiIl turned 19. I kept wearing it till I was 38. I stopped then and I was fine. I kept doing yoga and gentle running plus core exercises (stuff that I started to do regularly when I was 36). After 8-9 months without the heel lift I started to have back problems, pain in the left lower back and hip (where I used to have the heel lift) a physiotherapist and also an osteopath said to wear a thicker heel lift under the left foot (as I was doing before). The pain went away for a month. Then it came back on the right side, very bad but more in the leg than in the back. A proper bad sciatica inflammation. My legs have the same length but still, those two therapists said I should wear a one cm heel lift. New I took it off and let's see if I go back having pain in the left side. WHat a terrible life. Any ideas? Wearing a heel lift made me develop a very bad sciatica on the opposite side (heel lift in the left shoe = pain gone in the left part of the lower back and hip and pain in the right leg!).
After about five years of searching for a cure for this exact type of scoliosis I finally come upon this video. I'm seeing short term results after only two days of trying these stretches. I know that if I keep doing these then my spine will eventually be near its pre-scoliosis state. How many months do you think I need to stay at these exercises before I make progress toward a straighter spine?
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I'm a 22 year old white male, 5'11" and 165 lbs.
This is exactly my case thanks I will work on this and see how it goes!!
Did your scoliosis improved.
Hi, I'm a 45 yo male with a dextroconvex lumbar scoliosis of about 39 degrees measured on cobb's. I keep comparatively fit, I've been looking after my spine since becoming symptomatic aged 24. I've been trying your routine as suggested in your video, it's amazing. I've been feeling improvements on my posture straight away...(cont'd above)
any update??
This actually worked!!! Thank you!!!
I did the upper and lower back stretches each morning for about a month and took before and after photos... My lower back had kind of a "c" shape and my upper back was causing my right shoulder to lean down compared to my left by about 20 degrees. Now, taking a photo from behind, my spine looks fine and I don't see any shoulder angle either!
For the past week I've been doing the lower back with one of those large elastic bands you can get at a sports store and just tied it to my bed's leg and I used two books of different size like you showed.
The only weird thing is I feel is the left side of my rib cage and the left side of my hip bone are pinching together slightly while the gap between my right rib cage and right end of my hip feels kind of wider, but it doesn't hurt or anything, just feels like the left side of my waist is squishing a bit but looks perfectly aligned in the mirror.
Wonups iknow this post is from 3 years ago but to solve that i would say do some hip core back strenghting exercises
Thank you so much for posting! I immediately felt better after doing these exercises!
That’s great news!
@@EdPaget Thank you for your reply! Was not sure if you still reply to comments but I have a question if that's okay. Do you know if it is still possible to skateboard with scoliosis? My curve is similar to the one in this video. When I skateboard I keep my right foot on the board and I push with my left foot. I do also have a pelvic tilt which makes my left leg (the one I push with) slightly longer. Is it still safe to skateboard? Thank you! I have watched many of your videos and they have helped me incredibly.
Hi I have scoliosis since birth the same shape that you described. I never had any pain or discomfort but, it did bother me when I was growing up and people did point out my disability and kept telling me to stand strait. When I was about 14 I was x-rayed and sent to physical therapy. I was a lazy kid and did not take the whole thing seriously so I did not go. Now, I am 50 yrs old and did not think of my scoliosis until I bumped into your video. I did the first two exercise in your video: at the wall I lifted up one arm and at the same time I gently rotated my lower body exactly the same way as you showing it in your video, I held this position for about 1 min. and released it. I repeated the same exercise 3 times and sat down to my computer. Soon as I sat down my lower back started to ache and I had to stand up. That was yesterday, today when I am seating I can feel the curb in my back (strange) and my lower back still hurts somewhat. I wonder: is this normal? Is it possible to pinch a nerve during rotation of the lower back ? (which I did not do, I am just curious)I believe, people with scoliosis might be more sensitive to certain movements then others without it. Twisting of the spine should hurt, right? In your opinion is it to late for a middle age person to correct scoliosis with exercise? Thank you so much for trying to help.
Intrinsi, Osteopathic Clinic Thank you so much for your answer. It seems to be a good exercise for me but what about the bone structure? I was told after certain age 21-25 the bone (spine)becomes to hard to change its' shape therefore, scoliosis can not be corrected with exercise or brace so I gave up on it. Is that true? or spine bones have nothing to do with correction of the posture? I do understand that braces do not work on scoliosis because the muscles stay weak and exercise will strengthen the muscles but what about the bones are they deformed? How often and for how long do you recommend this exercise for the people with moderate scoliosis and in worst cases? Thank you so much...
Intrinsi, Osteopathic Clinic I meant, bones are bounce respond to stress in kids and they break in adults
Intrinsi, Osteopathic Clinic We get shorter due to loss of muscle and loss of minerals in bone
Thank you. I am going to school to become a trainer and I recently did a posture test on some clients and myself and needed to learn some exercises for them. You helped a lot and I feel more knowledgeable!!
Priceless information, great video, well done & thanks for sharing :)
Ooooo Edward you nailed it with this one! I'm going to embed this on my page right now - underneath your last one... JUST FABULOUS!!
So I started doing this exercise for a few weeks, and every times i finish the exercise i actually feel i could stand straighter...is not that the curve is gone, but it make my body to stand straight....like usually i would follow the curve, but the exercise teach my body what is straight.
Thank you very much for this, could have been written specifically for me. Over time right shoulder had continued to drop. XRays have confirmed. To date, I've received 1) dont worry about it from MD, i.e. surgery too complex 2) in / out adjustments from Chiros and 3) uncertainty from some good PT's I've visited. This gives me a chance to take some control.
Hi Ed,
Just two specific questions please:
1. Would doing the side bend with the arm down (with weight in it) work as well as raising arm (have shoulder impingement).
2. What is the ideal frequency for doing these exercises? Once per day? Multiple times per day? Different for stretching vs. strengthening exercises?
Thanks very much
Ed Paget, thank you very much for this video.
Thanks for your reply. Yes I've had scoliosis for about 10 years now and I'm pretty sure the shape of mine is exactly like the one in the video. I got a bit confused because I use a foot sole in the left shoe to increase the height of the shorter leg, and in the exercise the length is used for the right foot instead.
Thanks Ed. Saw your original video a few years ago and just discovered this version which is where my curve is. I might be over 40 degrees but will give it a try.
Thanks Art. I’m glad you decided to do the program and get more indepth with managing your Scoliosis.
@@EdPaget Yes, enjoying the education I'm getting and the exercises. I highly recommend!
Hello.Thanks for this very helpful resource. It's nice to know I have options! I had mild scoliosis as a child, I did exercises regularly and my doctor said it "went away." As an adult, I believe I probably still have some curvature. Whenever my back suffers injury, I experience a lot of lower back pain and tend to stand with my right hip extended. I assume that means I should be watching this, and not the other, video?
i have mild thoracic dextroscolliosis. and i just started doing this excercise. i went to the doctor for my lower back pain (not really painful) that i got for playing basketball and probably in the gym. i'll be doing this exercise and get r ray after a month. hope it works :)
when my back is straight, what can i do to keep it there?
1. This exercise set assumes "S" shaped scoliosis. What about "C" shaped, say just lumbar? Would just the lower body (leg) exercises be advised?
2. Is there any publication supporting the efficacy of these exercises, showing reduction in the Cobb angle?
3. Would wearing asymmetrical angle weights help here in any way?
Thank you so much for your job. Can you show, please ,more exercises for this kind of scoliosis?
Lots more on the channel.
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@@EdPaget Good day Ed. My son has s type scoliosis . Not reverse s but s type. I found one very good your video on this s type. I have asked you about more videos and you replied that there is a lot on your channel. Please, send me a link on those videos which are useful to treat particularly s type. I will be very grateful .
Sincerely Vladyslav Perter
Hello-Thank you for the video. I have scoliosis identical to this video and picture. My right hip is lower than my left hip which causes this curve. I was told years ago to wear a lift in my right shoe to raise my right hip up. What I do is put a gel type of insole in my right shoe to help compensate for that. Do you recommend I keep wearing this or should I not continue wearing one and let the exercises start working. Please let me know as soon as you can. Thank you for your help.
Thank you for the video. It helps me so much! Is it possible if you make the video with full body? So I can see the hips movement clearly, if i do it wrong. Thank you so much once again! 😊
What is your leg stance when you are pushing ?
Thanks for quick response! I have the exact same shape of scoliosis with this video. But the muscles on my upper left and the lower right part of my back are actually more tightened, which are the parts that you suggested to be strengthened, that's why I found this not very intuitive at first.
thanks for quick response! I have the exact same shape of scoliosis with this video, but I actually feel my muscle being more tightened on my upper left and lower right of my back, which you suggested to be further strengthened, that's why it was not very intuitive to me.
The two videos discuss scoliosis with a S shape curvature, mine is a C shape, so I really don't know if this could work for me, but the videos are really practical and useful, thankyou so much for putting so much thought and effort to it.
I have muscles/tissues issue after wearing braces for 6 months and on the X-ray it showns scoliosis. I had insane pains because I didn't had it before braces and my muscles didn't even adapt to scoliosis yet. I removed braces and I still can't stand/walk right, still have pains and after 4-5 months I wasn't able to fully recover even with doctors who told me it's just scoliosis. It's probably from childhood, which wasn't!!! After doing even stretch I'm able to feel my parts of body I was almost didn't feel before. I'll continue with this. Can't wait to see results as it already feels amazing. Many thanks
Amazing.
Keep doing the exercises.
Very well explained. I hope this helps my son.
Thank you for your prompt response!!! I am new in this whole new world of scoliosis, and I think I understand now. Based on the picture, I thought that the concave side of the spine was the result of of weak muscles not being able to pull the spine to the right, and the convex side of the spine was the result of stronger muscles pulling the spine to the left (in thoracic scoliosis)
Thank you again. I will get your e-course. I already checked it, and I like your approach.
Hello. My rib bump is on the right side of my back. Is this the suitable exercise for me to do or the one in the other video?
What you are sharing makes so much sense. I especially appreciate the different ways that you explain things. I didn't realize I should be doing these exercises every day so you can bet it's on my daily to do. I've lost 3 inches in the last 3 years and getting really concerned. I'm seeing a spine specialist this week and anxious to hear what he suggests but really love that I can help myself by using your exercises at home. Thank you for helping us out by sharing your knowledge and experience. Do you know if these exercises will help the pain as well?
Thank you, they should help with the pain as well. But I also have a program just about pain. bpcp.edpaget.com
any update??
Great great video! i believe everyone of us who watched this video is on the same boat and have the feeling of hope for non-surgical treatment. But i just have a quick question, could you explain the intuition of strengthening the muscle of the concavity side (the left in this case, correct me if i am wrong), but not the the other side. The reason I ask is because my chiropractor used to use electric treatment on my convex side to stimulate and strengthen the muscle instead. Thank you!
thank you for demo on both sides.
Thank you for making videos on both sides.
Thank u so much for ur video.. I'ved learned so much.
I use this approach with great success with my clients Ed. Great explanation and very informative
John Dent that’s good news John. I’m actually going to be working with the Gray Institute to put together a formal training for professionals. I’ll let you know when it’s ready to go.
Hi Guys, I’m sorry to to interrupt your conversation here. But I’m very keen about the formal training for professionals Ed. Could you please let me know too. Thanks a lot. Best M.
It would also help to understand which direction is person facing in diagram? Is that looking at back side of person, or front facial side of person? Need point of reference for clarity.Thanks
thank you , and what about a scoliosis on the cervical spine ? how to correct it through exercise please ?
The best video for scoliosis, but i just want to clear something out ....at the upper back i think we need to rotate it on right side as u have draw there ..because u did it with the low back...so the arrows u draw show what we will do ..not what scoliosis did... (at the lower part i agree what u said , but at upper part i don't agree because i think the arrow shows what we should do with the spine ,no what scoliosis did )
i really need an reply ..thank you very much :)
These are very similar exercises I do for figure skating training. Glad to know skating actually helps me. I'll just do double the workouts for the one side that's curved
Hey, thanks a lot for your reply! Neither of my feet turn out, and it's difficult for me to pinpoint the source of my back strain/pain. In the past, when I've been to doctors, they have had difficulty diagnosing the issue as well. I injured my back badly last week but luckily I'm feeling better now! I'll probably try a doctor again in the near future, and plan to do some of the strengthening exercises you demonstrate here. =)
Very interesting exercises that I need to adopt and follow up with. Thanks mr coach
i found this very helpful and informative
Thank you for answering my question. You are a star!!!
Thank you so much for making this video, 🙌🏼
Excellent Thanks for making
Got it . Thank you very much :) I will try it out :)
The video is great, the routine seems just like what I needed. I have only one question. It feels like my back is rotated the opposite of what you say, although it's definitely bent the same way as the video. Can this be possible or it's just some wrong impression that I have? In this case, should I reverse the twisting exercises? Thank you for sharing!
how much time is needed to correct the spine ? If I do these exercises .
I have lumbar curve. Is this the reason behind my stomach upset and constipation ?
Thank you so much for the video. I'm looking forward to the exercises :) I do have a question though: although my S curve is like what you drew on the board, my left ribs slightly goes forward comparing with the right one and my left hips slightly goes backward comparing with the right one (I'm talking about the bones). Do I do the exercise you showed??? because I have a feeling that my spine twists in another way. Thank you so much
Sir lumber scoliosis ke liye koun sa exercise hote hai
Tengo una operación pendiente hace 5 años para retirar las barras porque ya estas cumplieron su función y una ya está quebrada por eso me da miedo hacer ejercicios. El lomo plato derecho si está levantado y el izquierdo plano, que ejercicios me recomiendan o si debo esperar a la operación del retiro de las barras que no se cuando va a suceder. Gracias
probar estos ejercicios y ver si ayudan
Thank you for the response...yes my right leg is shorter than my left which makes my right hip lower, such is the case in the video, so I will continue to wear the lift (which is just a gel heal insert I bought at Walmart). The video states how to 'change' the scoliosis. I understand there are a wide variety of degrees of curvatures, but mine is pretty small. With a smaller degree, is there a very general timeframe in which a person doing these exercises could see any type of change? Thanks!
Thank you for this very specific video! Really helpful!
Hi Ed, will this help correct (straighten) the back? please let me know, my 12 year old son was just diagnosed ... many thanks!
I can’t say that it would straighten his curve with certainty without knowing his case in detail. It depends on how big the curve is, his skeletal maturity, whether or not it is increasing or stable. What I can’t say though is that doing the exercises will make him more flexible and strong. If they slow down the progression of the curve that’s a good result, if they stops the progression of the curve that’s a good result, and if they decreased the curve, That’s an excellent result.
Thank you very much! Is it a correct exercise for an older person with moderate levoscoliosis midthoracic spine with multilevel degenerative changes? Seems it is a very comprehensive exercise, just a bit confusing leg movements. Which leg should hold your weight? Should legs be straight or can be bent them a little? Should you keep feet with heels flat on the floor all the time? Thanx again!
At 1:07 you refer to rotatory muscles. Can you please specify which muscles these consist of. Thanks.
what is the best position to sleep in for a person suffering from this type of scoliosis as described in the video above. i would appreciate if you respond with a video showing how to sleep in an effective way such that one fix the problem through sleeping as well
Hi, my name is Alejandra Moreno and I have a doughter with Ideopatic Scoliosis, my english is very bad....my question is do you have videos with information in spanish or with subtitles. please....thank you.
Thank you, Ed, you helped me a lot!
Ethan Carter great news, can you tell me how it helped in more detail?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge , that is a game changer.
Helo dear the videos are very help ful but I have a question I just hai lower beck scoliosis which is bending to right please recommend me some exercises and I also go to gym should I leave or use blet plz tha ks GOD BLESS u with best amin
I'm so glad I found your channel
Hola. Soy de Costa Rica. Podrían tener un traductor por favor. Yo fui operada de escoliosis tengo barras de harrigton desde hace 30 años tengo 49 años y nunca tuve ejercicio para fortalecer la columna y no tuve mejoría porque mi columna sigue torcida y con las barras de me hace imposible hacer ciertos ejercicios además de que me da miedo. Que recomiendan para personas con mi caso. Les agradeceré cualquier respuesta en español por favor gracias. 😳😀
Thank you for this! 'will be implementing these into my daily exercise regimen. Already feel better and my back gave a loud but relaxing set of cracks when I did the first stretch for my particular curve - thank you! :)
Years later. How are things? I have a bad scoliosis and I know I saved this video years ago but didn't implement it myself.
Hi im side bent to the right AND rotated to the right. And my right pelvis is elevated and pushed forward. What would you suggest? cheers
Thanks so much for the information.The explanation of the logic of why to do a particular exercise is very beneficial.Could you please list out the reasons why a person ends up in this posture(S-shape)?
I have scoliosis in the right arm.. how should i exercise ?
My lower spine curves out to my left causing the muscle on my lower left back to be bigger. What can you suggest to even out my lower back muscles?
Hello ed. Please tell me mu upper back is all fine while the lower one is just like in this video so shall i do the complete exercise or follow the lumbar one only?
I have a thoracic scoliosis convex to left. I believe it's like the diagram you show on this video. I believe the degree is between 20 to 25. I believe also my lumbar is similar to diagram. I don't have much disc remaining in L5-S1 since i had it shrunk with discase injection in 82. Besides strengthening one side only and stretching one side only, shouldn't we also be strengthening and stretching the whole back with other exercises? And what do you think about swimming for strengthening? Thanks
My right-hand side ribs are twisted inwards. You can feel the ribs really pushing down on me if you compare them to my left ribs it's a great difference, the pain on my lower right ribs is unbearable. Is this the right video for me or should I refer to your other scoliosis video? Thank you so much for your help.
Thank you so much for this very helpful video.
Hello Edward, I am a little confused with the picture and approach to fix the curvature of the back in this video. How can you strength the muscles that are already strong and length the muscles that are already weak. Wouldn't it be the opposite? Wouldn't it make it worse the way you are explaining it? Wouldn't you strength the muscles on the length side and stretch the muscles on strength side to straighten the spine? Please help!
This is the right video I need ...Thanks ❤❤
first I wanna thank you so much for these lessons, it is very helpful.
but to me the right shoulder is lower than left that is why I wanna ask you if these exercices can help me or not, I am so confused and i hope you can answer quickly because I want to treat my back thank you again
Same problem guys. Did you use this exercise n got better ? Pls reply me
This is simple and makes sense to me!
Thank you!
thank you! all start these exercises today
Do you have a video about dorsolumbaris scoilosis?
I have left convex dorsolumbalis scoilosis 14°
My spine is C-shaped and side bend right, rotated left for upper and lower back. Should I do the opposite for lower back than what is shown in this video while doing the upper back movement simultaneously? Looking forward to your reply. Thanks!
Hey mate ,hope you doing very well, I really appreciate if u just answer this question , Iv got my X-ray and says THERE IS A MINOR SCOLIOSIS CONVEX TO THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE UPPER THORACIC REGION AND THERE IS A VERY MINOR KYPHOSIS , now that's my question which of your video works for me I'm side bent to which side , thanks very much
Which is convex and concave side. Could you clarify in relation to the diagram in video. Thanks. Would the area you marked in upper back for strengthening be referred to as convex left?
hi. will the above exercises helps for over 60 degree curve? If did everyday, can i c results in 6 months?
hi, is this exercise works on dextroscoliosis... tnx
I found your video very clear, my only question is the lengthening (or stretching) of the lower (lumbar) concave curve, when is it supposed to take place? Whilst working on the upper back or lower back (i.e when stepping the right foot on the step)
What is the resistance band you’re using in the video and where can I buy it? Thanks so much for this recording. The method looks sound and thorough
hi my scoliosis affects my cervical and thoracic spine but no my lumbar spine, how should i modify these exercises?
Hello Edward :) Appreciate the videos you've made. But could you make a video of how to correct the deformity to the front ? I believe many ppl experience the bend towards spine as well.
Been following your videos, changes are happening slowly but my massage therapist is noticing changes. Ed at what point can I do away with the lift? Also I have featured your videos on my back pain blog. I will be posting updates on my progress using your teaching. I hope you get more visitors as a result.