Scoliosis

Exercises and Stretches

Back Strengthening

Sitting in a chair, lean forward with tummy on your knees, hands behind your head.

Raise head and shoulders only.

Sitting on your heels, hands behind your back, keep tummy on your thighs.

Lift head and shoulders.

With waist at edge of table, raise trunk and arms in straight line to table.

Bicycle.

Sit Indian style with back as flat as possible to the wall.

Hold a ball overhead and raise straight up.

Be sure to keep your elbows to the wall.

Stretching

Back Stretch

Sitting Indian style, touch head to floor in front of you.

Hamstring Stretch

Sitting with legs out in front of you, touch your toes.

As you progress, try to touch your head to your knees.

Side Stretch

Standing with one arm overhead and one arm at side, bend to the side opposite the raised arm.

Abdominal Strengthening

With knees bent, back flat to table, rotate knees side to side.