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Scoliosis Exercises
I get many, many questions about what exercises are appropriate for patients with mild scoliosis (also called early stage scoliosis). While their is no cut and dry type answer for every child with mild scoliosis on the planet, there are a few guidelines that can help in appropriate decision making.
One thing to remember is that scoliosis is the…
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Dis-coordination of the neuro-muscular system is probably the most important primary environmental factor contributing to the condition of scoliosis. So it only makes sense that an exercise / neuro-muscular rehab program would also be part of the primary treatment for the condition. However, not all exercise will have the same effect on scoliosis. For example, push-ups, sit ups, ect…
Can a heavy backpack cause scoliosis?
This one of the most common questions parents ask me and it is a darn good one. Can a backpack loaded down with too many books actually be a cause of scoliosis? Well, probably not a singular cause of the condition, but it can definitely aggravate the condition and potentially make it worse. Numerous studies…
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Don't do back bends!posted by Dr. Clayton Stitzel
I think there is enough circumstantial and empirical evidence pointing towards repeated back bends being potentially harmful by predisposing or contributing to the development of thoracic idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents.
I would therefore recommend that back bends should be avoided by a person diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis, especially if the curve is in the thoracic spine. This is particularly…
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