Scoliosis Stretching Routine Good For Those With Back Pain

By Stephanie Butler


A common problem among children, teenagers and even young adults is posture. Bad posture can result for spinal conditions that can make daily activities a bit painful to something that can be exhausting. One condition that many are starting to acquire is scoliosis. This can be attributed to bad habits like carrying a knapsack on only one shoulder or not sitting up straight.

This is a disorder that is described by the S and C or the straight line and pattern. This affects mostly children but also adolescents and may have been caused by a variety of things. Effects can range from having a hard time doing mundane gestures like bending, or reaching out for something to even having difficulty in breathing. A daily scoliosis stretching routine can help minimize the effects.

For those who are structurally scoliotic, exercise would not be able to solve the problem, but it can relieve the pain substantially. Exercises that involve a lot of breathing like yoga is a great option. It may cause a lot of pain at the very beginning but making it a habit can alleviate the pain as your muscles start to get used to the activity.

Pilates is also a widely endorsed method for those with the condition. Just like yoga the transitions are easy to get into and the breathing helps a lot. The exercise emphasizes on improvement and better mobility, movement and joint stability. It can substantially strengthen general posture and straighten the spine especially when assisted with a spine brace.

Physical therapists utilize klapp as a form of exercise but this has been met with a certain level of skepticism. Before going through a certain set of exercises, the stretches must be selected based on the findings of the condition. There are many things to consider before getting a set of stretching exercises so that the condition actually does not get worse.

Scoliosis come in 4 basic forms which is identified by the area and the shape of the curvature. The areas are located varying from the mid back, lower back or both. The affected areas are called the lumbar, thoracolumbar, thoracic and are shapes in Cs or Ss.

There are two other methods that are suggested by therapists. They are namely Willian Flexion exercises and Mckenzie extension. It is being debated which one is more effective. The point of both exercises though, is to lessen the pain that they feel doing mundane tasks in basic standing and sitting positions.

The william flexion in particular manages lower back pain without surgery. These exercises have been used widely regardless of the diagnosis which makes it safe for anyone. Exercises vary and have their own names starting with the pelvic tilt, single knee to chest, double knee back to the chest, partial sit up and many more.

Before settling for a set of exercises or signing up for a gym program, it may be best to consult the doctor first. Having sets that are to rigorous may worsen the condition and cause more harm than good. Get an appointment or a check up with the doctor if you are starting to feel the symptoms.




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