Scoliosis
Exercises and StretchesBack Strengthening
Sitting in a chair, lean forward with tummy on your knees, hands behind your head.
Raise head and shoulders only.
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Sitting on your heels, hands behind your back, keep tummy on your thighs.
Lift head and shoulders.
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With waist at edge of table, raise trunk and arms in straight line to table.
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Bicycle.
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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.
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Stretching
Back Stretch
Sitting Indian style, touch head to floor in front of you.
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Hamstring Stretch
Sitting with legs out in front of you, touch your toes.
As you progress, try to touch your head to your knees.
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Side Stretch
Standing with one arm overhead and one arm at side, bend to the side opposite the raised arm.
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Abdominal Strengthening
With knees bent, back flat to table, rotate knees side to side.
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