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Scoliosis Exercise

Most doctors and scoliosis websites do not believe that you can reverse scoliosis with exercise. Below is a section on exercise from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases that encourages exercise for health reasons but claims it does not effect the development of it. At the bottom is an article about some research that offers some greater hope.

If you are looking for a site that shows you exercises to help with scoliosis then you need to visit this page at Iscoliosis.com. It is complete with examples and plenty of videos to show you how.

Exercises for Scoliosis

Scoliosis and Exercise

Although exercise programs have not been shown to affect the natural history of scoliosis, exercise is encouraged in patients with scoliosis to minimize any potential decrease in functional ability over time. It is very important for all people, including those with scoliosis, to exercise and remain physically fit. Girls have a higher risk than boys of developing osteoporosis (a disorder that results in weak bones that can break easily) later in life. The risk of osteoporosis is reduced in women who exercise regularly all their lives; and weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, running, soccer, and gymnastics, increases bone density and helps prevent osteoporosis. For both boys and girls, exercising and participating in sports also improves their general sense of well-being.

From National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

More articles about exercise and scoliosis.

Exercises to Correct Scoliosis

The role of measured resistance exercises in adolescent scoliosis

New Evidence Reveals Exercise Offers Alternative Treatment for Adolescent Scoliosis