Scoliosis and Exercise: What Scoliosis Exercises Are Good and Bad?

The most frequently asked questions by patients with scoliosis are related to exercise. The best way to answer these questions is by saying that you can be an athlete and have scoliosis at the same time.
For more information about exercise and scoliosis treatment please visit: www.scoliosisreductioncenter....
Scoliosis might not limit a person's ability to do sports and exercises, but it does become more challenging if their scoliosis has not been managed properly as it progresses. Athletes who live with scoliosis have used a functional treatment approach to keep their scoliosis from progressing.
Sports that are high impact or only use one side of the body must be avoided whenever possible. Athletes who play sports where only one side of the body is used tend to develop a functional scoliosis because of their sport.
Sports and exercises that are low impact, bilateral, and people with scoliosis can do are:
-Swimming
-Running
-Walking
-Cycling
-Rowing
Sports that should be done with caution when having scoliosis due to their unilateral nature:
-Tennis
-Pitching on Baseball
-Pitching on Softball
-Bowling
-Javelin Throw
-Shot Put
-Golfing
Sports that must be done with caution when having scoliosis due to their high impact and compression:
-Hockey
-Football
-Gymnastics
-Dance
-Cheerleading
An important aspect to mention is that all of these sports can be done if the patient or athlete is compliant with their scoliosis treatment, but if they aren't, their condition could worsen.
Scoliosis-specific exercises are the most important. These are designed to help reduce the patient's curve, considering all the motions and everything going on with that person's spine. These scoliosis exercises can be regional or global. The better the spine is, the better can patients perform in any sport of their choosing.
General exercise will never be a replacement for scoliosis treatment, but in a patient-centered approach, we use the patient's body to correct what is wrong with their body, so we do want them to exercise and keep moving. What we do not want is to substitute therapy and appropriate treatment for a sport.
For more information about exercise and scoliosis treatment please visit: www.scoliosisreductioncenter....
00:00 - Scoliosis And Exercise
00:37 - Can You Exercise With Scoliosis?
01:58 - Which Exercises Are Better For Scoliosis?
03:15 - Swimming
05:22 - Running And Walking
05:53 - Cycling
06:38 - Rowing
07:17 - Sports That Require Caution When Having Scoliosis
08:16 - Sports That Are More Dangerous For Scoliosis
09:18 - Sports + Compliance With The Scoliosis Treatment
09:45 - General Exercise As A Treatment For Scoliosis
10:17 - Scoliosis Specific Exercises
11:22 - Segmental Or Regional, And Global Exercises
11:55 - Yoga, Pilates Among Other Exercises
12:20 - Scoliosis And Exercise-Wrap Up
Musicbed SyncID:
MB01VVBE6IWWAI6
Alternate Description:
One of the more common questions asked by scoliosis patients involves safety surrounding exercise and sports. How scoliosis can affect one’s performance in a sport will vary among individuals. Data is very inconclusive regarding sports and the development of scoliosis. Certain sports are considered better for people with scoliosis in terms of their impact on the body. Swimming is an ideal form of exercise, because of its non-compressive and symmetrical nature. Sports that should be approached with more caution primarily use one side of the body, such as tennis and baseball. Golf is one sport that twists around the spine and since one side is used repetitively people can develop a functional scoliosis. Sports that are primarily female, such as dance, gymnastics and cheerleading tend to see more cases. It is unknown whether or not the reason behind this is because scoliosis is more common in women or if it has a direct correlation with the sport itself. In most cases, when a patient is compliant with their treatment, that will outweigh the impact a sport can have on the body. As long as the patient is dedicated to their scoliosis therapy, they will have the ability to participate in sports.

Пікірлер: 93

  • @isacdaniela4393
    @isacdaniela4393 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all this information. 🙏💞

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome, You can learn more about our approach here: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/treatment-approach.

  • @shirleydaquepagaran277
    @shirleydaquepagaran2772 жыл бұрын

    Hi Doc. Thank you for sharing your knowledge this is a big help.What is the specific exercise for c curve scoliosis?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Each case is different we would need to know more about your case. www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/contact

  • @yaraviera4444
    @yaraviera44442 жыл бұрын

    Thanks doctor for talking about this.. because I'm just about be 40 in a couple of days but with the scoliosis an being treated still it's really painful

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @paulinaluck5623
    @paulinaluck5623 Жыл бұрын

    You are real expert explaining perfectly the matter helps a lot many thanks😘

  • @paulinaluck5623

    @paulinaluck5623

    Жыл бұрын

    The problem in my country is that we lack proffessionals in this matter nobody is able to tell which excercise to do and which not I mosty study it by myself thanks you tube channels 🙂my curvature is quite severe more than 40 and they tell me there exist no help but I do't believe it I know that it could be cured to some extent so I keep looking for good and inspirational vdeos such is yours gives me knowledge and hope😘😘thank you for giving people Hope 💗

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Muahaha651

    @Muahaha651

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulinaluck5623where are you from?

  • @asrattadesse8597
    @asrattadesse8597 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative Thank you! I was wondering if weight lifting considered compressive exercise? For my 16 years old daughter who just diagnosed scoliosis, 9 degrees upper and 15 degrees lower curvature? Thank you for your time!

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    This link might help answer some of your questions www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/?s=exercise+

  • @CarlosTorres-cz1jn
    @CarlosTorres-cz1jn2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr. I like your videos. It is advisable to practice MMA with 6 degrees of scoliosis ?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    We would need to know more about your case. If you haven't already please check out at www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean70359 ай бұрын

    Yes ,thank you. As I have noted in my previous comment,my present Dr is not giving me what I believe to be individual exercises. I tell him which ones I’m doing and he says these are correct, but he doesn’t offer any specific exercises for just me. !!! LK. from Canada❤❤😊😊

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    9 ай бұрын

    Please see link that was posted to your comments

  • @bjacob9998

    @bjacob9998

    8 ай бұрын

    Do you have many patients with lower spine damage? Mayo & Cleveland info say there’s nothing to do due to location. My chiro friend says he wouldn’t touch me and the only exercise is walking and I can’t long and swimming and pools gave chlorine. Comments please?

  • @kellonharrison4708
    @kellonharrison47082 жыл бұрын

    Hi doc I'd like some advice and based on my case can I get a contact for u?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/contact

  • @ummesalmatahir6745
    @ummesalmatahir6745 Жыл бұрын

    Can exercise, specifically back exercises, increase your chances of better correction when it comes to getting spinal fusion surgery? Just want to know if the likelihood of better fusion is higher when you work out your back muscles leading up to the surgery?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    The following link could be useful for you. www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/?s=exercise+

  • @salyabcd8517
    @salyabcd8517 Жыл бұрын

    i am a 64 years woman who has dextrocurvature of the lower thoracic spine, mesuring 22 degrees centered at t9-t10 . what exercises is more beneficial for my scoliosis. Thank you

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    The following link could be useful for you. www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/?s=exercise+

  • @lucillekean7035
    @lucillekean70359 ай бұрын

    I really want to know the best exercises for my scoliosis. I’m doing some but I’m not sure if or are these exercises are correct for me. ? How can I know? LK. from Canada. Thank you very much.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    9 ай бұрын

    Please see link www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/?s=exercise+

  • @yaraviera4444
    @yaraviera44442 жыл бұрын

    Hey doctor what kind of exercise can I do in the gym

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment, you might find this link helpful www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/scoliosis-exercises-to-avoid

  • @jashansidhu7132
    @jashansidhu71323 жыл бұрын

    Hlo sir I from india my problem c5c6 ostyopyte and cervicle curvature right socilsis and lower socilsis plse sir any solution

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jashan, sorry to hear about your scoliosis. Are you able to travel internationally?

  • @rishabsaha559
    @rishabsaha5592 жыл бұрын

    Hi I have mild lumber scholiosis cobb angle 11°. I am 31. Can you suggest some exercises that can be done safely on the gym as I am into bodybuilding.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    This might help . www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/scoliosis-exercises

  • @toriwolf5978

    @toriwolf5978

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol he just said that they don’t think that exercise is proven to help that sucks

  • @elizabethjohnson5751
    @elizabethjohnson5751 Жыл бұрын

    I have never been diagnosed after going to therapy for this for 8 years according to the curvature of my spine. I have many issues going on my left side I have many issues happening to me for my left side related from what they say is my scoliosis is there any type of help for me or where can I go to get the property valuation I live in Mishawaka Indiana are there any chiropractors in my area to help me with the situation

  • @elizabethjohnson5751

    @elizabethjohnson5751

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry.. meant....." proper evaluation "

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    While our clinic is located in Celebration, FL, Dr. Nalda helps patients from all around the world. If you’d like to schedule a consultation with him, we can absolutely do that over the phone. Dr. Nalda received one of his scoliosis-specific certifications from CLEAR Scoliosis Institute. As a CLEAR-certified Senior Fellow, Dr. Nalda has actually achieved the highest level of certification possible, which makes him the best of the best. That being said, if you would still like to look for someone in your area, you can visit their site: clear-institute.org/.

  • @vonpatrickvillegas3558
    @vonpatrickvillegas35582 жыл бұрын

    Hello im from the Philippines, i have lumbar scoliosis. Is hard breathing is one of symptoms.? How can i deal with it.?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dr. Nalda is only able to provide treatment recommendations for individuals he has physically seen in the office in Celebration, Florida are you able to travel ?

  • @59trevski
    @59trevski3 жыл бұрын

    Hi my daughter has a 45% angle could you reduce it and would it stay there. Apparently from the x rays she has More or less stoped growing maybe her legs may grow a little.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi 59trevski, if you'd like us to evaluate your daughter's x-rays please send an email to support@scoliosisreductioncenter.com and we can talk through options.

  • @srisri2292
    @srisri229211 ай бұрын

    Sir, can we have online appointment for other country patients pls

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    11 ай бұрын

    Dr. Nalda is only licensed to provide scoliosis treatment in Celebration, Florida. If you are able to travel to our clinic, we would be happy to discuss your treatment options. You can schedule a consultation by filling out our contact form at www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/contact.

  • @NikjesjenMygirls
    @NikjesjenMygirls Жыл бұрын

    My entire spine has now progressed to levoconvex scoliosis and 3 herniated thoracic discs just suffered a TIA my doctors ignored my lumbar herniated discs now my entire spine is involved

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    We’re so glad you’ve reached out. At the Center, we provide a natural, noninvasive approach to treating scoliosis. You can learn more about our approach here: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/treatment-approach.

  • @NikolaTsanev14
    @NikolaTsanev14 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Dr.Nalda, I check allready your page about cycling, But my question is can i train intensive? I mean i am cyclist ay very high amateur level, but i was diagnosed with scolioses and the doctor suggest to stop high intensity workouts. What you thing about it?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Nikola are you in pain after your intensive workout .

  • @NikolaTsanev14

    @NikolaTsanev14

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScoliosisReductionCenter In the beginning yes. After 2 weeks i started also on my recovery rides-that means 45%-50% of my full power :)

  • @mairose7582
    @mairose7582 Жыл бұрын

    I wish I could share your videos with my doctor, my chiropractor, and my physiologists.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Please do!

  • @williambethea3206
    @williambethea3206 Жыл бұрын

    Are there any exercises a person with scoliosis do on a vibration plate to improve core strength?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    William you might find this link helpful www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/?s=exercise+

  • @mylapelagio9259
    @mylapelagio9259 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! How about jump rope, is it bad for scolio?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Does it cause you pain ?

  • @nailea7566
    @nailea75662 жыл бұрын

    Can we still go lift weight at the gym if it is mild scoliosis? Does it make it worse

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    You might find this link helpful. www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/scoliosis-exercises-to-avoid

  • @emmanueletim5448
    @emmanueletim54482 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dr. I have Lumbar scoliosis. can i do push ups?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    We would need to know more about your case

  • @emmanueletim5448

    @emmanueletim5448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ScoliosisReductionCenter thanks for your quick response Doctor. I did a radiography xray few days ago. when I was reading about back pain, I came across your video on scoliosis so I decided to join your channel. below is the summary of the result. post-traumatic low back pain AP and resulting profile 1. lumbar scoliosis with right convexity centered on L4. 2. No rupture of the posterior wall. 3. loss of lumbar lordosis. 4. No bone mineralization disorder. 5. integrity of vertebral body height. 6. No fracture line visualized. respect for joint relationships. spinal canal of apparently normal size. discrete antero-lateral osteophytes from L1 to L5. interbody pinching L4 - L5. integrity of the conjugation foramina. In total: 1. Absence of bone lesion of traumatic appearance this day. 2. early discarthrosis on lumbar scoliosis with right convexity centered on L4. 3. Lumbar spine stiffness.

  • @naorvlogs8355
    @naorvlogs8355 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. I have Mild Dextroscoliosis with Cobb's angle 8%. I am 30 years old. Can it be treated? Can it go back to my normal spine curve with the help of exercise? Please advice me. I will be working and will be lifting heavy things. Will it worsen my case?

  • @naorvlogs8355

    @naorvlogs8355

    Жыл бұрын

    My curvature is on the right. I was first diagnosed January of 2021 with an xray but with no other impression written other than MILD DEXTRO SCOLIOSIS CURVE TO THE RIGHT. And after almost 2 years, I had another routine check up from the company and this was the new impression written : MILD DEXTRO SCOLIOSIS WITH COBBS ANGLE 8°

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reaching out. Dr. Tony is only licensed to perform scoliosis treatment in Celebration, Florida. If you're able to travel there, we would love to start a conversation with you on our contact form here: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/contact

  • @toriwolf5978
    @toriwolf5978 Жыл бұрын

    I just got told I have mild scholiosis need to know how to stop it from progressing? Well so your saying that exercise won’t change it or help it ?? That’s not good there must be something we can do?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    We’re so glad you’ve reached out. At the Center, we provide a natural, noninvasive approach to treating scoliosis. You can learn more about our approach here: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/treatment-approach.

  • @savithamuruli6309
    @savithamuruli6309 Жыл бұрын

    I have rib hump on my right shoulder. How to reduce it completely and correct my posture? ( I'm 18 years old boy) Please suggest.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    We’re so glad you’ve reached out. At the Center, we provide a natural, noninvasive approach to treating scoliosis. You can learn more about our approach here: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/treatment-approach. The first step is to decide if you are able to travel to the office in Florida. If you are, we can move forward in collecting the information needed to schedule a consultation with Dr. Nalda to review your case and discuss treatment options. Since you are not local, the consultation will be done over the phone.

  • @mairose7582
    @mairose7582 Жыл бұрын

    Exercise tires me out I do my exercises but I must admit not like I should become it makes me very tired and short breath.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you in pain after ?

  • @bjacob9998
    @bjacob99988 ай бұрын

    Clear and other sources say chlorine is not good for scoliosis but doesn’t say the harm. What is the concern? Are you recommending pool swimming?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    8 ай бұрын

    thjis link my help answer your questions www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/scoliosis-and-swimming?s=swimming

  • @milagroramosg6813
    @milagroramosg6813 Жыл бұрын

    Deberían hacer vídeos subtitulados en español también

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Gracias por la sugerencia

  • @lolli8914
    @lolli8914 Жыл бұрын

    Dr I can not stop weight lefting or stop going to the gym so what are the things that i do to stay safe?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    This link might help www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/scoliosis-exercises?s=exercise+

  • @calle9885
    @calle98852 жыл бұрын

    04:03 veja sobre o problema no meio das costas e os exercícios 8:35 gimnástica

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    You might find this link helpful www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/scoliosis-exercises?s=exercise+

  • @toriwolf5978
    @toriwolf5978 Жыл бұрын

    What about wearing an 8 lb vest when walking? Is that a no no?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you in pain after ?

  • @patricialynch-hayes1944
    @patricialynch-hayes19446 ай бұрын

    How do you find a doctor who actually knows how to prescribe scoliosis exercises? thanks

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    6 ай бұрын

    Dr. Nalda is only licensed to provide scoliosis treatment in Celebration, Florida. If you are able to travel to our clinic, we would be happy to discuss your treatment options. You can schedule a consultation by filling out our contact form at www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/contact.

  • @luna-dx8yt
    @luna-dx8yt2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Doc.Does the treatment work for people in their 20s

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes.... At the Center, we provide a natural, noninvasive approach to treating scoliosis. You can learn more about our approach here: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/treatment-approach.

  • @karenmcphail-bell667
    @karenmcphail-bell6672 жыл бұрын

    What are your thoughts bout cycling with scoliosis?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    You might find this link helpful www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog/can-scoliosis-keep-you-from-playing-sports

  • @karenmcphail-bell667

    @karenmcphail-bell667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ScoliosisReductionCenter wonderful thank you! So grateful for your videos and knowledge

  • @mommapia53
    @mommapia533 жыл бұрын

    Please explain what you mean by spinal hygiene?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm not hearing that talked about in this video. Can you send us the time marker or are you just wanting to know more about it.

  • @bosiny2178
    @bosiny21783 ай бұрын

    You dont directly tells us which exercise is best

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    3 ай бұрын

    That would depend on your case. This link might be of some help www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/blog

  • @asadmemon6608
    @asadmemon66082 жыл бұрын

    Is cycling good for Scoliosis?

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    We would need to know more about your case in order to say

  • @lindag1762
    @lindag17627 ай бұрын

    I’ve been going to a Chiropractor, for years . I’m now 72 and have been having quite a bit of pain of late. I don’t know anything about my Scoliosis, as to curve etc. lately I have been going to chiropractor 2 X’s a month and was told my curve is huge. I don’t know my next move but don’t think this Dr is helpful. I don’t know what to do , PT, Orthopedic Dr. or what. It’s very depressing.

  • @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    @ScoliosisReductionCenter

    7 ай бұрын

    We are thrilled that you have taken the initiative to connect with us. The Center offers a gentle, non-surgical method of treating scoliosis based on natural techniques. To find out more about our approach, kindly visit: www.scoliosisreductioncenter.com/treatment-approach.