When one is diagnosed with scoliosis, one would not have thought that there are scoliosis treatment exercises that can be done at home. Scoliosis can be identified when there is a curve in one’s spine. Scoliosis is attributable to a variety of reasons such as genetics, neuromuscular conditions, past surgeries and spinal injury. It is recommended for scoliosis patients to seek treatment from doctors and specialists immediately to manage their condition.
Scoliosis patients have to be more cautious and aware of the body in order to take care of their body posture as daily activities may worsen their posture if not cared for. One effect of scoliosis is loss of balance, which leads to difficulty in walking. The spinal curvature causes a shift in the body’s centre of gravity, hence, disrupting the ability of a person with scoliosis to do his daily activities. This is where Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE) come into play.
PSSE should be taught by a certified physiotherapist who specializes in treating scoliosis. In addition, prescribed home exercises are tailored based on individual curves and conditions. The common keys of PSSE are:
- Self-correction in 3-D manner
- Stabilization of the corrected posture
- Training daily activities
Popular PSSE approaches include Katharina Schroth Asklepios approach, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School approach (BSPTS) , Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), Functional Individual Therapy of Scoliosis approach (FITS) and more.
PSSE is also patient-oriented and a part of the scoliosis care model, which includes scoliosis specific physiotherapy exercises, specific patient education, observation, bracing, surgery, etc.
The following two simple exercises (non-PSSE) are good for the back and can be done in conjunction with clinical treatment. However, do note that you should consult your specialist before trying them out at home and these exercises should not be regarded as a replacement for proper clinical treatment.
When one is diagnosed with scoliosis, one would not have thought that there are scoliosis treatment exercises that can be done at home. Scoliosis can be identified when there is a curve in one’s spine. Scoliosis is attributable to a variety of reasons such as genetics, neuromuscular conditions, past surgeries and spinal injury. It is recommended for scoliosis patients to seek treatment from doctors and specialists immediately to correct the spine.
Scoliosis patients have to be more cautious and aware of the body in order to protect the spine health as daily activities can worsen the spine when not cared for. One effect of scoliosis is loss of balance, which leads to difficulty in walking. The spinal curvature causes a shift in the body’s centre of gravity, hence, disrupting the ability of a person with scoliosis to do his daily activities.
This is where scoliosis treatment exercises come into play. The following exercises are proven to be beneficial in improving the spine and back when done in combination with specialist treatment as they are able to ease the symptoms of scoliosis.
However, do note that you should consult with our specialists before doing any of these exercises at home and that these exercises should not be regarded as a replacement to a proper clinical treatment.
Popular PSSE approaches include Katharina Schroth Asklepios approach, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School approach (BSPTS) , Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), Functional Individual Therapy of Scoliosis approach (FITS) and more.
PSSE is also patient-oriented and a part of the scoliosis care model, which includes scoliosis specific physiotherapy exercises, specific patient education, observation, bracing, surgery, etc.
The following two simple exercises (non-PSSE) are good for the back and can be done in conjunction with clinical treatment. However, do note that you should consult your specialist before trying them out at home and these exercises should not be regarded as a replacement for proper clinical treatment.
Pelvic Tilt
1. In order to do a pelvic tilt, you should lie down on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Flatten your back toward the floor to tighten the stomach muscles and hold for 5 seconds while breathing normally. Release.
3. Do 2 sets of 10 per day.
Cat Cow
1. Begin on your knees and hands, ensuring that your body is levelled with your head.
2. Breathe in while drawing your abdominal muscles up, arching your back.
3. Breathe out while releasing your abdominal muscles and lowering your back.
4. Do 2 sets of 10 per day.
Pelvic Tilt
1. In order to do a pelvic tilt, you should lie down on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Flatten your back toward the floor to tighten the stomach muscles and hold for 5 seconds while breathing normally. Release.
3. Do 2 sets of 10 per day.
Cat Cow
1. Begin on your knees and hands, ensuring that your body is levelled with your head.
2. Breathe in while drawing your abdominal muscles up, arching your back.
3. Breathe out while releasing your abdominal muscles and lowering your back.
4. Do 2 sets of 10 per day.