Exercises for scoliosis

AUTHORS

Text: Covalciuc Denis, Adina Crisan, Atanasoaie Daria

Research: Covalciuc Denis, Adina Crisan, Atanasoaie Daria

Photos: Covalciuc Denis, Adina Crisan

INTRODUCTION
Because most people present a certain level of deflection of the spine, scoliosis is not evident until
the moment it becomes a problem. This disorder of the spine occurs frequently in childhood but, if
not treated at the right time, scoliosis generates strong back pain and, if it worsens, patients may
experience difficulty breathing. Scoliosis is a permanent deformation of the spine, linked to a torsion
of the vertebrae one against the other, in the three Planes of the space (top-down, right-left, front-
back). It appears especially in childhood and adolescence, but it can also occur in adult age. This
condition is sometimes the consequence of another disease or malformations.

EXERCISES

1. Stand down on the floor with

your face down and stretch your
head extension. Keep your feet and
the fixed and arms tilt them as far
as you can in the opposite direction
to the scoliosis. Maintain the 5-
second slant, relax, then resume
the exercise 10 more times. This
exercise is just as effective if it is
executed in the sitting area.
Although such arches can cause
some pain to people who suffer
from this condition, they are still
some of the most effective
exercises for scoliosis.
 2.From the left leg position leaning laterally on
a support, the right foot on the ground, the upper
right hand and the left hand on the hip, the trunk
bending to the left is done with exhilation, return
with inspiration. Exercise is repeated at least 10
times

3. From the knee position, with palm

rest, the right foot is drawn back,
inspiration, and the moment of exhaling.
The exercise is repeated 10 times with the
right foot, then the leg is changed

4. Lay on your back, with your arms spread

sideways and your legs bend at 45 grade.
Twist your legs on the sideway until your knee
touch the ground, on the right and then on
the left. Repet it 10 times in each side. Break.
3 more series so the exercise to be efficient.
 5.In your prone position with your legs
stretched and your arms extended forward ,
we alternative left arm and opposite leg for
at least 30 times. Take a break. Then we
continue with another three series.

6.. From siderway lunge position with one arm on your hip and
one arm upward we bend our think on the side of our shetched leg.
Repet the exercise 10 times on the right leg and 10 times on the left
leg . Break for 1 minute. Do another 3 series.

7. With your eyes open, bend one knee up

and balance on one foot. At first you may use
your hands, like holding the back of a chair,
table, or the wall. As balancing gets easier,
take your hand(s) away and place them out to
the side. Challenge yourself by bringing your
arms across your chest. Close your eyes for an
even greater challenge.
 8. Stand next to a wall placing your arm bent
on the wall. Your other arm should be rested
on your side as shown. Lean towards the wall
by moving your hips NOT your shoulder. This
will cause a shifting motion at your pelvis to
occur

9. .Side Kneeling Candlestick- Kneel

on one leg with the other leg
outstretched. Bring your arms
overhead and hands together. Keep
your spine neutral and side bend

REFERENCES
Exercises by Covalciuc Denis, Adina Crisan, Atanasoaie Daria

Course Packet for Students in Physical Education in Sport (2017)-Vlad Mezei