5 Facts You NEED to Know About Scoliosis (Best Exercises, Back Pain, Performance, and More!)

[@E3Rehab]

Thanks for watching! Here's the blog with references if you're interested: e3rehab.com/blog/scoliosis/

[@kaleighmarchand2047]

So should I just get stronger?

[@suon280]

Can I play Basketball with Scoliosis? I want to play basketball I made friends playing basketball and its my source of happiness

[@ashleytkl3036]

Just stumbled upon this channel. I like what i am hearing and watching. Thank you.. Happy to subsribe!

[@ArnetteMusgrove]

​@@kaleighmarchand2047F😂😂😂

[@hollygreen8663]

so the real question is: can I squat with weights if i have scoliosis? squat on one leg or two only

[@philipkim9779]

I have a moderate scoliosis. It's good to see some positive information regarding weight lifting and scoliosis. I wish I knew about benefits of weight lifting sooner. I know there are still many misinformation out there regarding weight lifting. I remember wasting ton of money on "corrective" or "specialized" exercise. I regret that I was misinformed and waste my money on it. I hope it doesn't happen to others as well. Thank you for making this brilliant video to tackle the misinformation.

[@princesscruz3180]

Same! I used to lift weights as part of my exercise and all this time, I thought that was the trigger as to why my scoliosis progressed to moderate even though I'm already an adult that's why I stopped lifting 🥺🥺

[@TheSanraphael]

Same!!

[@Arzoden]

Please do not listen to this man, it will worsen your scoliosis.

[@lala5dami]

@@Arzoden Why do you say that, any evidence to suggest otherwise?

[@maestro7r]

Same bro my doctor told me to avoid lifting heavyweights bro he definitely wrong ?

[@azizsharawi2943]

I'm 19 and I've recently been diagnosed with scoliosis by a physiotherapist (going to do an x-ray soon) at my university and I felt helpless and got very depressed after seeing all the bullshit on google. seeing this video is a great relief, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@buttercup101]

I went to get an x-ray for covid reasons turns out i had low scoliosis at 18 🙂 i haven't figured out how to improve the back paint and joints pain 😭

[@ttttt9065]

Hi want to know hru now

[@Sunflower28384]

I just figured out my sister and I have scoliosis and I'm 14 😭

[@Sunflower28384]

@wcfatal3438 Im doing good just trying to do my scoliosis exercises to strengthen my back 😖

[@Sunflower28384]

@wcfatal3438 wish you the best as well!

[@yasip9897]

Thank you. I was so depressed when I got the news.

[@Mortenir]

My experience as a scoliosis patient (who also has kyphosis) and the things I learned differ with some of the statements you made. I will briefly cover the topics. Of course, what I say here may be specific to my case, but I think most of it will check out with the average scoliosis patient. Fact 3 and 5 (since they overlap): Before I learned that I have scoliosis I was frequently lifting weights and doing pull-ups. I would often complain about not being able to activate certain muscle groups when doing specific movements. In addition, I would sometimes activate muscle groups that are not at all needed for that said movement. I would also experience some pain around my right shoulder during some exercises and sometimes neck pain when doing pull-ups. The problem in my case is that because of my scoliosis, without realizing, I overcompensate with certain muscles and further solidify the habit of doing any movement whatsoever incorrectly. What I was told and what I realizes is that maybe it is not really optimal to lift weights, do pullups or any kind of sport that would further solidify your bad muscle habits. Instead, first one should focus on getting used to walk, sit, and just go about your day while maintaining proper form and then incorporating sports. An exception is swimming and particularly double hand backstroke as it lets you rest on your back and simply activate your shoulder blade muscles (which often are neglected because of scoliosis). I do Schroth therapy for my scoliosis, and this made me realize that I was doing a lot of simple things incorrectly. For example, when standing up, I would lean on my left leg instead of using both equally as a support and my head would be tilted a bit to the left. The leaning on the leg is also because it turns out it is slightly longer than the other which paired with my flat feet explains why I have scoliosis. Also, one of my shoulders is lower than the other and the other is slightly forward. The fact that I was working out for 2-3 years doesn’t help either because it will take more time to learn and get used to how to maintain proper posture and form. This means that it will take a bit longer to develop the neglected muscles. I wanted to share this experience because I think people with scoliosis have formed incorrect habits without realizing and from what I have been told, that is often the case. Paired with physical activities it can further complicate the situation and even worsen your scoliosis. In conclusion, yes, exercises are extremely beneficial, especially to people with scoliosis, but only if performed correctly which is impossible if one has bad movement and posture habits that first need to be fixed :)

[@Alamin_Shaikh]

Hi can I have your insta ID or email? Please.. please

[@aboodabulaban2867]

thankf for all this information. do you suggest physiotherapy??

[@Mortenir]

It can be beneficial to relieve any potential pain you might have but it is definitely not enough to tackle the muscular imbalance, caused by scoliosis.

[@dopplegang.5160]

Thanks for the insight i wanna ask few thing what exercise do u reccomend to improve my posture as i am currently got mild scoliosis and it seems like its getting worse i am having twisted neck muscle every few months and back pain also hip pain thanks

[@Mortenir]

[UPDATED] [Disclaimer] I am not a medical professional so don't take my words for granted. Everything I say here could be specific to my case but could also coincide with yours, depending on your scoliosis. This information just serves as an example and to give you a general idea how to approach this problem. At the end of the day, discuss this with a medical professional. Also, I would be happy if someone who is more knowledgeable in this field could correct me. This way more people will be appropriately informed and will tackle the problem more effectively. When it comes to scoliosis exercises, they have to be tailored to treat the problem each individual has. What is suitable for me, might require some slight altering to be suitable for you. My advice would be to consult with an orthopedist who could point to an adequate physical therapist. You also need to know what is the case of your scoliosis: 1. Is it your bad posture that you may have developed through the years as a result of sitting in front of the computer? 2. Is it because you might have flat feet? 3. Is it because of the difference in the length of your legs? 4. It could be another reason that I am missing. In my case it is a combination of 2 and 3. And given the growth spurt during your teens, it is a decent recipe for scoliosis. Not only do I have scoliosis but I have kyphosis. This means in addition to my curved spine, I am more hunched than normally. Usually men have a more pronounced kyphosis while women have a more pronounced scoliosis. However, not all people with scoliosis necessarily have kyphosis. After being appointed to a physical therapist, you should be given some stretching, breathing and movement exercises. At first glance, they look ridiculous but are going to be pretty difficult to do. This is because some muscle groups become weak as a result of the scoliosis and we use our stronger muscles to compensate for that. The idea is to do everything slowly, controlled and not apply a lot of force because you will automatically (without doing it on purpose) activate your stronger muscles as opposed to those that should be targeted. In addition, apart from being weak, some muscles actually become shortened and doing stretches really helps. Here are the muscles groups that are usually weak and strong and in my case: Weak: • Paraspinal muscles (everyone with scoliosis has weakness there) • Pectoral muscles (chest) • Calves (my right one is a bit bigger than my left one, even my physical therapist guessed which one it was but forgot her explanation) • Hamstrings • Triceps • Glutes • Core muscles - in my case my right side is weaker than my left. This is because the natural progression of scoliosis is the twisting - my lower body is twisting to the left while my upper is twisting to the right. Strong (due to the overcompensation): • Neck muscles (the left side in my case, that is why my head is usually titled to the right) • Traps (because I am always in a somewhat shrugged position, especially when playing video games or doing something important for work) • Forearms (it was harder for me to keep me wrists straight, especially when doing exercises with dumbbells or on the pull-up bar) • Quads (they compensate for the lack hamstring strength in my case) My physical therapist explained to me that with scoliosis and kyphosis my back muscles (not on my actual back but the muscles that are on the back side of my body) are generally weaker. That is why they cannot support my body and my neck is forward, my shoulder blades are not positioned properly, my legs are bending more than they should and so on. You will read the rest below. The overall problem with my posture when standing is the following starting from the top of the body (this could apply to a large amount of other people with scoliosis): 1. Feet They should not be flat on the ground around shoulder width apart. Instead I have to distribute some of the weight across the outer side of my feet while still standing firmly on the ground. It is possible that this cannot be achieved by some people due to the level of severity of flatness. A solution would be to have orthopedic insoles that are prescribed by an orthopedist. If a person has a difference in the length of the legs, one should be a bit thicker to compensate for that. Other people who are able to distribute some of the weight across the outer side of their feet could also try an insole that is designed for the heel. It is placed in the shoe of the shorter leg to compensate for the leg difference. 2. Legs As mentioned above, the shortened and weak hamstrings and calves usually means that when you stand on the ground, it is slightly difficult to keep your legs straight. Usually, people have a slight bend but people with scoliosis tend to bend them more. However, for a simple yet effective exercise that I will describe after listing those points, it is good to keep them locked. Also, people tend to place most of their weight on their shorter leg which is where the whole scoliosis problem starts. Instead, they should shift it more to the longer one and will immediately feel their glutes flaring up, indicating they are weak. 3. Butt, core muscles and lower back. Usually, people with scoliosis do a big arch (called lordosis or also known as an anterior pelvic tilt) with their lower back when standing up or sitting. This results in lower back pain. The solution is to squeeze your glute muscles and core. This will correct this arch. 4. Shoulder blades and shoulders This part is a little tricky. Usually, people with scoliosis don’t have their shoulder blades positioned where they are supposed to. Instead of being tucked close to the spine as they should, they are flaring out a bit and the shoulders are positioned higher as if you are shrugging. The overcompensation is that the lats are working more instead of the weakened paraspinal muscles which are crucial for maintaining proper posture. It is a bit difficult to tuck them back where they should be. That is why when visiting an orthopedist or physical therapist, they should show you how they should be positioned. You can even ask them to take a picture because you may use a mirror at first so you know you are doing it right. When it comes to shoulders, one could be actually forward, another could be lower than the other. It all depends but it is easier to see any differences. Usually people with scoliosis have them forward instead of tucked back like with the shoulder blades (because they are related mechanisms). 5. Head A lot of people with scoliosis have a forward head posture. This is why we experience neck pain when sleeping or doing workouts with improper form. Often, when those people go to a bad orthopedist complaining of neck pain, they scan their neck and diagnose them with a forward head posture and completely ignore to scan the entire spine. I am talking from experience because this has happened to me and to some people from my scoliosis therapy group. So the idea is to tuck your head. Also keep it in the middle as some people tilt it a bit to the left or right. The idea of the exercise is to stand straight (keep your body perpendicular to the floor because we tend to lean forward or backwards) in front of a mirror while simultaneously doing the things from 1 to 5. While doing it. inhale from your nose for 3 seconds, hold it in for 3 seconds and exhale for 3 seconds. You will feel discomfort, especially around your glutes, core and shoulder blades but it will get better. At first you will look awkward, standing there and looking like a scarecrow because you are not used to this posture but over time you get used to it. Breathing is VERY important. In the beginning it will be difficult to get enough air in these positions but over time it improves. Over time you will progress and be able to do it longer. Apply the same technique when sitting and keep your feet on the ground, don’t tuck them under the seat of your chair. This is an indicator of shortened hamstrings. Note 1: Staying in front of the mirror is important because when you see things you tend to better understand how to maintain this posture and learn it quickly. People need visual aids to learn. Note 2: Don’t do weightlifting unless you have mastered the posture and established muscular balance. It’s annoying, I know but I stopped lifting as well. Also keep in mind the following. For example you do properly the first two steps (1 and 2) that form the entire exercise correctly. But when you do 3 - squeezing your bit and core muscles you may (without even doing it knowingly) bend your knees. You need to fight those automated mechanisms that have developed and solidified throughout those years of bad posture. It may look difficult and hopeless in the end, but trust me, it is worth it. A good stretch that is recommended for everyone is to stand up, keep your legs around shoulder width apart, keep them straight and bend forward while trying to touch the floor as much as you can without lifting our heels. Also, your legs need to be perpendicular to the floor. You can grab onto something for support if it is too difficult but at least you have to feel your calves and hamstrings burning. The main idea is to learn how to keep this posture and eventually learn to walk like that (while including some bend to your knees, of course). It requires persistence and in the beginning you may feel like there is no use because the results don’t show up immediately. Don’t give up. Sorry for the incredibly long post. I hope this helps you and others who are looking for advice.

[@mohsenh.alizadeh4510]

Thank you this helped a lot. Pray for everyone with scoliosis like me to have a great life without any physical pain

[@Skirkly]

Scoliosis curves increase most of the time but usually later in life due degeneration of the spine and well...gravity. But you can stay fit to avoid that.

[@timzstr]

or you can go to a chiropractor for 2 or 1 year and get adjusted but americans are to lazy and want quick fix for anything

[@AM-vk7qx]

i have a 28 degree curve that has lead to chronic pain and mobility issues. i spent many years not being active and thought my only solution was surgery. a couple of years ago i started consuming thc and doing stretches and massages for muscle knots, and being very mindful of exercising weaker muscles and maintaining good posture. it has done wonders for my pain and mobility, and i can physically see the difference in my body

[@sebnemibrahimova7386]

Hansi bitkiyi tukettiniz?

[@tsesg2141]

I know this video old but you give more happiness today to my life. I'm 14 and I got skiliosis, when I got the news about I got really depressed really depressed, I bean never so depressed in my life. But you gave more hope and happiness, thank you thank you

[@mvrana869]

The same way. Please, share information, if you have some.

[@massimomagagna7349]

I feel you bruh

[@ceciliacorson1804]

I’ve got a top curve of 38° and lower curve of 45°. I refused surgery at 18, nearly 20 years ago. I decided it was too primitive and barbaric. The risk of addiction to pain meds, high risk of infection, and the risk of maybe needing surgery again and living with more pain just didn’t outweigh the benefits for me. Thankfully, it hasn’t progressed at all! 👍🏼✨

[@Nightmare_FM]

What do you do to maintain the curve? What specific exercises?

[@TriWaZe]

I used to get xrays done when I was younger and had a brace for a period but then when I hit 18 they said I wasnt going to grow much more and now here I am 30 and I had xrays done and my curve is now at 46 degrees and is twisting. Dont remember what it was before but I want to say 32-36 degrees so it has definitely gotten worse. I hadnt felt much pain but lately it hurts to lay on my left side and I definitely feel back pain but I have had it all my life so I just kind of accepted it. Waitin on a specialist to see what I can do moving forward because I dont want surgery.

[@XstaticG]

@@TriWaZe why bro, is it ego/macho man thing. No hate but why not get the surgery?

[@TriWaZe]

@@XstaticG Surgery is awful. They fuse your back together and you lose a ton of mobility. It takes several months to recuperate and you risk being paralyzed if they mess up. Not to mention they leave the hardware in so many end up getting terrible infections a few years later and have to be reopened and have it all removed. Plus the majority of people who get it still end up with pains and complaints anyways. Sometimes much worse than if they hadn’t of gotten it at all. Surgery should really only be a last resort thing if you have no other options.

[@TriWaZe]

Oh and its easy to break the hardware if you stretch the wrong way or try to be too active after getting surgery which also means more surgeries and that aint even talking about the costs.

[@manofthemist]

I’m glad I found this. Im just leading into adulthood with severe scoliosis and an extra vertebrae in my spine. I really needed something to help me with my scoliosis since seeing a doctor was extremely expensive for my lower class family. Knowing this information is helping me understand what I could do and need to watch out for

[@justasadredsfanandsadbenga6641]

May I ask what degree your spine is? I consider severe like 75°+

[@LosTMonk-i6f]

Thank you.

[@nephillim86]

By far one of the best videos highlighting scoliosis that I've ever seen.

[@svon6044]

Thank you so much for the video. I have moderate S scoliosis and my parents neglected treatment during my teenage years and I used to spend a lot of time on finding exercises and even wish to read very thick professional books to gain knowledge. Before watching the video I was still unclear about many facts and intuitively I had been doing strength training to get a healthy body.

[@izzatinnisa9223]

Thank you for your explanation. Since I did scoliosis surgery last year, I feel uncomfortable and feel depressed cause I feel many pain after that surgery. And I always ask my self, whether I did correct or not. But after I watch this, I realize what I have to control is my thinking and do what I can do. Once again thank you.

[@katydid93]

Hands down the best and most informative video on scoliosis I’ve ever watched. I wish I found this a long time ago.

[@Olivia1Rodriguez]

Thanks for providing the solid evidences. I’ve been worried a lot about my Cobb angle getting worse, but I feel much better now!

[@dhirajsanil2620]

This really helped me not freak out. I just got diagnosed with Minal sociliosis (lower back area) and I've been freaking out and being depressed

[@jonathanyncierto7286]

This video is very underrated. Simple, direct, and relevant information backed by facts & research. Thank you my man. - someone who has acute/low scoliosis who encounters different "ways" im fixing it

[@kaylaw3670]

I'm 14 and I was just diagnosed with scoliosis today and I've never felt so ugly and horrible in my life. I'm going to get an x-ray soon and I honestly don't want to know how bad it is. I feel disgusting and have no clue what to do with my life... I know this video is old, but I figured I'd share. I feel helpless 😢 Right so update: 3 months later, I still feel absolutely terrible. I've went to multiple doctors, and it's a lumbar c-curve where the bottom is 43-47 (doctors have gotten different numbers) and 30 on the top. So I'm in the severe range, approaching possible surgery... I'm trying to stay happy but it's really hard when you feel like you can't even wear the clothes you want to because your body is lopsided... wrong Thank you for everyone's support, however, I hope I'll get used to it at some point

[@reyl2230]

hey, i’m 19 and i am in the same situation as you. i felt the exact same way weeks ago after finding out i had scoliosis, and it was (and still is) very hard for me too. i haven’t been able to have good sleep since because all i’ve been thinking about is my scoliosis. but i just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone and i hope you’re doing better now that it’s been 1 month since you commented this. you ARE beautiful, and i hope you have a nice day/night.

[@AN-fi1ip]

Hi, it sounds like you're having a rough time. I know the feeling you explain. I have a genetic condition called alopecia and am missing patches of hair on my head and face. It looks very strange and ugly. There is little you can do about what people think initially but i found that it becomes a non-issue when people get to know you. How you look becomes the last thing they care about. Also, beauty is so much more than your back curve! And finally, look at the comment section. So many people live with scoliosis, and if they can do it so can you! Keep well!

[@Damngud]

I'm 19 now and I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 14 jst like u I had the same feelings but I soon came to know that it's jst part of myself and If I exercise nicely and keep my posture correct it rarely affect anything I do now I don't even feel any specific pain when I lift heavy weights.. Do exercise and sit tight we are all up for the same ride together 🤗

[@dawitalemzewd]

I have scoliosis also but am living fine...at first I also hated my self and I was angry also I was thinking that I am ugly and not loveable but the reality was far and now I love my self and also I accepted my nature now I am aware of there are a lot of persons less than me and physical beauty is not the only beauty.

[@ellacali3411]

Come On... it is not the end of the world.... So much hope out there. Don't be a victim or a poor me or "disgusted".... This is not a good way to go....

[@shorinryu9713]

This video definitely relieved my anxiety

[@Aelyn-mc7wr]

Pregnancy in women with scoliosis CAN cause the curve to grow. I had a thoracic curve as a teen. Then after my first pregnancy i noticed a lumbar curve... Been fighting this for 13+ years now. I can help others as a licensed massage therapist but there's only so much i can do for myself. Good luck everyone.

[@PrincessGracecedeno]

I'm currently 16 and I've been diagnosed with scoliosis now my mother and father won't allow me to engage sport, as they worried that the degree might get worsen but now my mind are open minded thank you for the information

[@scrapbookaholic]

I used to have uneven shoulders due to scoliosis, but it was fixed without a brace and I have a moderate curve in my cervical and thoracic spine. This was thanks to receiving the therapy that you are saying is useless. With daily exercises to keep my muscles strong, it has held in place. This video is a downer is some ways and uplifting in others.

[@vanderchels]

what was it fixed with?

[@scrapbookaholic]

@@vanderchels Check out the Clear Institute.

[@ciciboo95]

Omg i feel soooo much better after this video. I literally cried after i was diagnosed but now i see that its not a big deal ❤️😮‍💨

[@bharatjaat7175]

I have some symptoms of soclosis when I was just 17 year old but I don’t have knowledge about this disease and at the age of 19 started gym and start lifting heavy weights which cured the symptoms of this diseas in one year and now i am so happy I have a wider back and good looking posture I would like to thank gym and suggest to everyone who has some symptoms of soclosis

[@dominicduff254]

This video definitley made some if my worries go away. I had a 65 degree curve and couldn't get surgery due to covid. I got the surgery though and now the curve is significantly reduced. I am now lifting at the gym 6 days a week.

[@abderrahimlaribi8256]

You r hitting the gym ???? I got the same problem and it pains me stopping sport

[@abderrahimlaribi8256]

@Ralph Lamy forget but the doctor said altho it s painful it s medium

[@francescof9488]

Wow congratulations. Io have a 35 degree lombar scoliosis and I'm doing physiotherapy exercise for pain and weak muscles and early I want to start to do some weight lifting. I was concerned because I read on internet some exercise can do scoliosis worse but now I'm less concerned

[@abderrahimlaribi8256]

@@francescof9488 hey man what s physiotherapy ???is it surgery

[@DeeQJohnson]

How old are u? I’ve been told I was too old (32(

[@lorini11]

I am absolutely speechless by the work put out,,, this is a bliss

[@bruhmaster4573]

The Internet often likes to scare you and give you the worst case scenarios. This makes me feel much better. Thanks.

[@reyl2230]

today i was diagnosed with 9.5 dextroscoliosis and everything i research is 50/50, i really hope this is true and it won’t get worse later in life.

[@halilerylmaz9103]

You should do schroth exercises with your phisyotherapist. After learning schroth,you can countinue it alone at home every morning just like 10 minutes.

[@sigurdthedragonslayer1810]

Man .this video is the most reliving iam 33 just found out I have subtle scoliosis by coincidence which is causing uneven shoulders and shoulder pain . But this video relieved my anxiety.

[@kv2723]

I have very severe "S" shaped scoliosis. I'm 42, diagnosed in middle school. Throughout my teens and early 20s I had virtually no pain or issues. By my early 30s, the curves had progressed to the point where doing common household chores was becoming unbearable. Last year I had no choice but to stop working (an office job) and file for disability. It's been a rough few years. When I was 16, a doctor told me it wouldn't progress once I stopped growing. I went to chiropractors from middle school through my early 30s. Then, the pain got to the point where I needed to start going to pain management. Fortunately, that led to neuromuscular therapy, which is what's helped the most.

[@ИринаПаникар-г5в]

Вы делали эпидуральные инъекции?

[@LES_5_MINISTERES]

Neuromuscular therapy 🤔🤔 could you explain that please? Sounds interesting

[@Psgamer-vu2hp]

With this u just made me lose all the hope i gained after watching this video… coming from a 23 year old with mild scoliosis… 😢

[@CACZPsyD]

​@@Psgamer-vu2hp Don't be discouraged. Everyone's curve, pain and level of functioning is different. Listen to your body, do exercises that seem helpful and find a good doctor to monitor your curve with. I have a very severe curve and I have not yet had to stop working or functioning. I do have some significant limitations now, that I didn't in my 20's (I'm in my mid-40's now). But I know I can improve my functioning which is why I'm looking for new resources. I've done it before. Literally, I've not heard two stories that are exactly the same and I've participated in a lot of online forums to learn about scoliosis. There are commonalities for sure, but your body is unique so find what works for you and keep hope!

[@sellatercica129]

Has ur scoliosis passed to ur children ??

[@freewillftw]

This is the best rehab channel on KZbin! Thank you!

[@diemndkng1845]

Just found out I have scoliosis today 20 degree, I will be 40 in a few months. Thankful for the info available

[@italoveth3933]

After watching this I can't help but feel so encouraged, thank you doc.

[@Gerky2020]

I was born with scoliosis, double curve, I've had too many surgerys lol I find the gym a bit hard so I stick to light weights and take my time. I can't do many of the machines in the gym because my whole right side is weaker then my left so I have to stick with what my right side can handle which is frustrating on times because I know I can do more then my body is letting me but it's not smart to over work the body because I could do a lot of bad damage too it. I'm a 19 year old from South Wales UK I've had over 30 operations all together but with the scoliosis I'm 100% sure I've had around 29-30 of them and the other operations would be due to other health conditions. Thank you for taking your tiem to read this

[@annieramirez4358]

❤️ you will get through this, just keep working little by little. You can do anything you put your mind to. I hope you're doing a bit better now

[@AizenSosuke5]

I was also born with it but likely my curve was mild

[@kunal4076]

Thank you. I have many dieases at 32yrs old. i have also symptoms of scoliosis. but watching your video decreased my anxiety.

[@theodorusutomo3915]

Man, thanks for the infos. I just know i have twisted spine in the age of 28yo and the doctor said it cant be cured and said i cannot go to the gym or lift heavy bcs it can make it worse. He said, the only exercise i can do are swimming and yoga. That got me depressed for months i feel like i dont have "a normal life". but finding the truth about scoliosis also athletes with it made me feel relieved.

[@g.d.4391]

I somehow got tears in my eyes watching your video. Thank you!

[@PiedPiperOfHamlet]

I've been following you guys for a while now and I cannot thank you enough. Your videos are always so succinct and clear and of course evidence based. I really enjoyed the multiple choice questions you asked during this video in particular. Please continue this for your other videos :)

[@PJ-hi1gz]

I reduced my spinal curvature and back pain through strength training. Just normal progressive strength training and taking care to focus on muscle imbalances whenever needed, which includes A LOT of unilateral training. Doctors wanted to brace me when i was a kid, and surgery was suggested at some point. Not once did one of the stupid doctors suggest simple exercises, which for 15 years has been the cure to my ailments.

[@fuseboy08]

Love the balance of cardio and strength in this workout. Definitely feeling the burn!

[@tc-3]

I simply love these myth disoeling videos. Valuable content!

[@yourewelcome9996]

Went to the hospital over the weekend for chest pains from covid and found out I have this after getting a chest x ray. I've been lifting heavy for years, squats, deadlifts, bench press ect. Grew up playing sports and never really had pain. I did notice I could never get my squat form perfect because obviously when one body part leans it throws off the other parts. Have to also do sumo deadlifts instead. Just assumed my body wasn't fit for conventional. I was right lol. If I knew before I started lifting I might of used it as an excuse to not workout as hard or lift as heavy. I have noticed major neck pain that will last for a week or so at times but not sure from what. If I always stretch then I'll be fine. Never been injured from lifting. I'll continue to act like it doesn't exist in life but will go to a professional to see the severity of it. Good luck everyone! Figured I'd give some positive insight in case anybody was nervous like i was at first. Take care!

[@Messup7654]

Most normal sumo lifter explains why they lift sumo and making up things because conventional is too hsrd😂

[@yourewelcome9996]

@Messup7654 gotta wonder how someone could read that and still figure out a way to talk sh*t. Hope you're good brother, take care

[@Messup7654]

@@yourewelcome9996 I was just kidding I was adding onto the sumo and conventional gym thing I have it too

[@lanam6459]

I’m the exact same-love to lift heavy, bar can be uneven on squats, sumo DL… I have the neck pain too. I would say it happens pretty infrequently maybe once every few months but when it comes it is SEVERE. One time I was bedridden for an entire day because pain radiated from my neck every time I tried to move. I have no idea what it’s from

[@aves_valentina]

This is such a relief! I have moderate scoliosis and I'm SICK of comments from my friends and family that I should leave pole dance and acrobatics because of that. Screw you, I'll continue to live my happiest life full of tricks and stands on my hands!

[@mr.mustachio7338]

if u dont mind me asking, hows the spine a month later? did u get any better?

[@akhmadsaad2753]

Amazing, thank you, I was always scared of training with my small curve, I ignored it and deadlifted just like Lamar Gant and never had any pain. God bless you sir.

[@januar2741]

i have low scoliosis between 10-15°, and the doctor told me it will getting worse and worsen through the years and told me to get corrected asap by physioteraphy or braces. looking at this video, i agree with all you said. i havent feel the need to do it, my back pain is already cured by doing stretching and strenghten my core, glute and leg. thanks for the information !

[@tsuki_shorts]

How old are u ??

[@manal516]

How old ru ?

[@AikiiYukii]

Thanks for this video. I'm an active person that enjoys exercise but I have this anxiety in the back of my head that overdoing it will worsen and/or progress my scoliosis.

[@lucasa2947]

Im grateful for this information, it is specially reasuring to know that such high level athletes can be competitive in their field, even with scoliosis. There is no cure, but neither is incapacitation.

[@nikolasucevic9275]

Best info online I've found about scoliosis (I'eve been researching for about 10h)

[@user-gi4rj8xb9s]

went to the doctor today first time in years, and got my x ray and was told i have mild scoliosis. Lowkey i just got back from the gym but i didnt see my rays until i came back home bc i needed my computer. Besides that I was tweaking about having it bc i LOVE. heavy weight lifting and i still wanted to but i got scared that if i did the weight I did id fuck it up more. Now seeing this really is heaing and soul relieving to me bc i thought i had to quit the gym until i properly got my shit together. I was so focused on doing good form on my weights that I started reseraching about scoliosis while working out bc I genuinley was tweaking mad hard lmfao but now imma go back later today to finish my work out and keep good form throughout all of them. Ive been trying to my entire life or since I started going to the gym but now its just really hitting to me that it does really matter what one does (form wise) the comments really helped into adapting new habits and starting today I obvs wont get the scare that I had when i found out that I could die bc of my spine bothering my insdes, i just need to stick together to it. To who ever has this goodluck, stay straight (form wise aha), and this video really. really. helped.

[@Benny_B0O0]

My doctor forced me to quit all my sports and wear a brace for over 20hr per day. My curves quickly worsened and I was pushed to have surgery. These doctors are some scumbags, I have had constant pain since that has ruined my life

[@onilly122oni9]

Dang.

[@NoName95753]

i needed to see this, thank you. I've been seeing a lot of different information, confusing information as well since i was diagnosed at 17. While i understand idiopathic scoliosis is still a mystery, i prefer to have the most up to date information for guidance on managing scoliosis for the rest of my life.

[@toontrooper4103]

I don't know if I have scoliosis but my left side of my ribs is more forward than the right and my neck looks like it was placed a few degrees to the left. This all wouldn't have mattered if it didn't give me such a constant pain in my neck and shoulders. This was nice to see because it shows I can at least mitigate the pain. Still gonna get it checked out though just to be sure it will be all right.

[@karnachandru8702]

Thanks for making this video. Slight scoliosis here. Was always unsure if I could do one thing or another. This clears things up!

[@kaspianocz6330]

Thank You, I have always wanted to lift weghts and my doctor said I shouldn't. Although every time I did, I felt stronger and healthier. Lesson no.1 listen to your body!

[@ziaansaricca8jx396]

I'd much rather have back pain WITHOUT scoliosis!! I have had a spinal fusion done and it did help for 35 years as long as I was active and exercise. However, as a mature person it is becoming difficult to to the same workouts as before especially now I have fibromyalgia. However still pushing through

[@gray.flexibility]

I was just diagnosed with an upper curve of 41° and lower curve of 47° at 18yrs old. Thank you for this! I feel less worried now

[@victoriaburkhart4903]

I was just diagnosed at 67 with an x-ray. I was complaining about horrific back pain and numerous painful spasms. It took 67 years to find out why I was in constant pain. Scoliosis is painful. So I take flexeral and Ibuprofen, it gives me temporary relief but I feel drugged up.

[@yolandabanas2543]

Thankyou so much. I feel so reassured listening to you. I can keep running alleluia

[@danieldahdah7431]

This video was professionally done and appreciated Thank you! May I offer a few insights gathered over 33 years of clinical practice. Scholarly research isn't where breakthroughs are made but where the public is a safe-guarded in the main. Research is the slave not the master, esp. in the fielf of mystery complaints. Research can hold its head up when it comes to safe-guarding the public. This applies to scoliosis. Fact 1. Don't use the Adams test to look for scoliosis. This is already known as the too late test. From clinical practice, there is a non x-ray model that definitively and accurately identifies scoliosis early. Use extension instead of flexion. You are better with a straight spine than a bent one due the degenerative effects that preference the concavity of the spine. If you can address the imbalance of shoulder and pelvic height now, before you get older, then as you age, you will not regret attending to this. Fact 2: Low to moderate scoliosis almost reliably progress the more a culture becomes sedentary and continues with faulty habits. This is a cause and effect law. The shock on patients faces when they see this is obvious. No one should consider themselves safe from progression the more faulty sitting is involved. This research from Negrini is always appreciated but needs updating. Fact 3: There is ample evidence to suggest that some exercises, Ballet, Trampolining and BBall may cause one sided or compression activity that is unhelpful and painful for scoliosis. Exercises to be encouraged in the main though symmetrical sports (swimming and running) and non-weight bearing ones are preferred. Fact 4: Scoliosis is stated not to cause back pain though as correctly stated others experience may differ from what you've stated. The facet joints when not loaded correctly, do stretch more on one side and articular pain is common in the young. When a scoliosis advances or reduces, many state their back pain increases / reduces respectively. Fact 5: Addressed already. Ballerina's take note: One sided Leg mounts and Attitude positions will exaggerate the scoliosis. The same goes for any habit like sitting on one leg more than the other. I hope this contributes to an overall well-balanced approach to literature and experience.

[@SweetyAnnaSweety]

Thank you so much for this video! I am 31 and just discovered i have lumbar scoliosis with a 15 angle. I was going to the gym and doing all types of classes, hiit, extreme, weight lifting, bands, trx.. After i found out i was so scared of doing anything and didn't know what would hurt my back. Now i know that my scoliosis won't change at this age and that i can do most of the exercises and that i have to stay positive. Thank you so much for this! I was really woried and didn;t know what to do.

[@katherinestahl7641]

Thank you so much for putting the facts out there. I get so frustrated with wild claims that some providers will make about how they can “fix” all scoliosis. As someone with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis that went through years of bracing and PT, I wish that were true. However the truth is not usually simple or easy. I’ve found a lot of good options to help me manage pain, but as someone who is now 28 and was diagnosed at 8 anyone who tells me they can help me reduce the Cobb angle is immediately sets off my “snake oil salesmen” alarm bells.

[@Raven_Black_252]

When I hit puberty my mom took me to doctor because of my shoulder asymmetry and slight hunchback. Was diagnosed with scoliosis but it wasn't anything serious so they decided to observe for years to come and just gave me like 5 exercises (cat/dog cat/camel exercises etc.) and that's it. It started hurt more in following months even though I did the exercises. I was thinking that how can doing these exercises for 20mins a day which are nothing but stretches can help my back? As a kid I was going to school for 8 hours a day and had to sit uncomfortably on a wooden chair and desk, carry a heavy bag etc. It didn't seem logical. My back pain at some point became extremely painful and my back locked 4 times while I was lying down in bed which scared me a lot. Like something inside got stuck between those bones. So I decided that I want to be pain free, at least during the day. I started to do bodyweight exercises, I'm female by the way not very easy to gain muscles especially during puberty, and it helped a lot. I slowly began to get tired later at night and could do other activities at ease during the day. I also started to carry my schoolbag on my right shoulder (it is higher than my left) to balance it back. I also split all grocery bags into two bags while shopping and made 1 bag slightly heavier than the other and carried the heavier one on my right side again to pull it back down. Exercising or stretching just for 20 or 30 mins a day won't help you too much. You need to make a habit out of it and when you feel getting comfortable and stronger make it harder again. And apply these things to your daily life. Balance the weight you carry during the day, be mindful of how you sit etc. My scoliosis had improved a lot this way and now it's just 5 degrees, not even scoliosis. The ribs on the right side of my chest are still slightly forward but that's because they grew to accomodate that body shape which was curved. It is not causing problems though, and it is not visible to others, only I know because I pay attention to it. So, yeah. If your scoliosis is below 25 degrees, and if you are still an adolescent, you can definitely improve it before your time is up. Don't give up. It is not impossible. It will not go away entirely, but the degree will decrease.

[@bradonja7251]

So it's fixable thru exercises? That means a lot then

[@Raven_Black_252]

@@bradonja7251 does it get better? Yes. Is it entirely fixeable? No. I already said that in my comment. But it will surely regress a couple degrees if done consistently. And by consistently, again, it's not just exercise. You should be applying it to your 24 hours. Exercising alone for 40min or and hour won't solve your problem in the rest of 23 hours and other days to come. Get a new seat to sit properly during work or at home, find a good sleeping position that keeps your back aligned and not curved so you save for at least 8 hours (that's something you can't achieve in an hour of exercise), or carry heavier bags on your opposite side of curve to align it back and walk like that as you go back home from shopping. Just find ways to incorporate this in everything you do to keep your curve from progressing even further. It won't be entirely fixed, though. But my doc said it is below 10 degrees now, so it doesn't pose any problem. And it won't progress any further now that I'm 22 years old. You just have to do everything in your power to keep it from progressing until your bones settle and stop growing, which is approximately in young adulthood. After that, you can still exercise since it surely helps your muscles get stronger so you can carry your weight better and your curve won't hurt (because you will probably have muscle imbalancement) as much as it would if you hadn't exercised.

[@bradonja7251]

@@Raven_Black_252 I have actually stopped growing, I do exercise a lot and I didn't see any muscle imbalances, actually, I can't even see the curve when I am standing normally, but I know it's there, my doctor is lazy ass and doesn't want to spend time to show me proper exercises that could help, so if you have any, could you tell me, or at least what you did, and yeah, below 10⁰, it's not considered scoliosis as far as I know, and you can actually get it below that so technically, it's fixable and that is a lot of motivation knowing it's fixable, thanks for your help :)

[@Arzoden]

What the fuck? Stop listening to local doctors and go to Austin Goh on KZbin, you will get free good help. The natural way

[@wxnwxn6252]

Glad to find your video I was worried about my condition Thank you for posting

[@zeeke05]

Thank you so much for providing such positive and optimistic information.

[@marriagefixhub]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. In case other people read my comment, One thing I would like to add as someone struggling with back pain is to train your back muscles to handle pressure. I hope I’m correct but please do your research. 😊

[@vincentjoel3425]

Thank you for the information 🙏, I've been doing martial arts 🥋 for almost five years now from karate to Muay thai,Bjj, and mma and it dosen't affect my scoliosis it's a very good decision to do physical activities..

[@romabulat7940]

sorry how old are you? and you really dont feel pain?

[@vincentjoel3425]

@@romabulat7940 I'm 25 years old right now and yes i don't really feel in my back may it's because i do weight resistance training along with my martial arts ..

[@ammarsiddiqui]

Best and most informative video, I got concerned watching my back progress pics and thought I had it, thanks a lot man :)

[@myahsmybaby]

I have a 53 degree curve and it keeps getting worse and worse and my shoulders and hips remain level. I believe what the man is saying. The exercises have been making me feel better but won't improve the actual curve. Thanks 4 the video.

[@dellchica2373]

26° curve here. Yoga helped me and i went on and had 2 babies. Dont let it stop you

[@_BolHariBol_]

Wow, thank you, your words helped me😊

[@dellchica2373]

@@_BolHariBol_ ☺️🙏🙏

[@_BolHariBol_]

@@dellchica2373 🙏

[@_BolHariBol_]

@@dellchica2373 😊🙏🙏

[@betitsegay4089]

Sounds good as women, 35° curve here,,,, I would like to have a baby but I am scared with scoliosis, how was Ur pregnancy with scoliosis, did you deliver them normal or surgery pls tell me 🙏

[@debrahall3298]

Snap! I have a slight scoliosis too… great to have some positive info regarding this and to know I’ve been on the right track… so many complex ‘specialist’ exercises out there, boggles the mind. Keep the good stuff a coming!

[@nargisbbyounis]

Yes I agree some exercises to ‘fix’ it look so complex, it puts me off.

[@angeljordancardenascoronad8084]

Thank you so much for the information, not only put as a good free lecture, but with the sources that show that you're really trying to make accessible to all of us the best of science 🎉

[@abdelhak3929]

Best video ever I have watched regarding Scoliosis 👍👏

[@owen9461]

I am 23 with 12 degree lower thoracic/lumbar curve. It has really affected my confidence in exercising. I want to have a stronger core and build muscle in general

[@Accnews_]

Thank You 🙏 My daughter helps a lot to see this video ❤

[@dfitzle]

Thank you for this video, and for the blog!!! Such AMAZING content!

[@DianaGonzalezGzzP]

Thank you for clarifying these myths, I read on a scoliosis facebook group that scoliosis got worse a degree or half a degree per year and I got really scared ! It sure didn't make sense to me that everyone's scoliosis would get bad continiously, in that case everyone would end up needing surgery when older

[@azadehmonzavi2970]

No, thats not true. I have had it for more than 30 years without any change

[@reyl2230]

@@azadehmonzavi2970 do you know the degree of your curve

[@parth82064]

​@@azadehmonzavi2970 I have 56 degree scoliosis but I look almost normal except for a slight slant while walking. I don't want to get surgery, what do you think?

[@manal516]

@@azadehmonzavi2970do you trining ? For all these years

[@amberelizabeth182]

I knew my scoliosis had gotten worse. I’m 32 now and I’m scared for my life honestly. Thanksfully I have an appt Tuesday with a chiropractor. I’m praying I can still have surgery as I should’ve had it as a teenager.

[@ryuxfx52]

Careful. I’ve heard bad things about chiropractors. Go to a physio therapist or doctor.

[@pavelborisov515]

@@ryuxfx52 my neghbour got m*drered by a chiro, five gunshoot wounds

[@dianemercadobalabis]

Very helpful! Thank you so much. I am 23 when I found out about my mild thoracic scoliosis. Just about 15 degrees. I am relieved after watching you because you mentioned that it will probably not progress when we stop growing. ☺️☺️☺️💞

[@yasheshvaidya6913]

Same here I'm 21 and i have 10 degree of cobb's angle, before watching this video i had many doubts but now i feel good..yeah

[@progameryt1564]

Man I am 19 years old. Should I worry about it cause I have 15 degree

[@yatimfitriantohidayat7119]

Tetap khawatirlah. Karena beberapa orang yang berkomentar disini bahwa kurva mereka tetap berkembang.

[@madnessbros]

​@@progameryt1564you should be aware of your posture. I had 14 degree curve at 16 and at 33 I took another x-ray and the degree is still the same

[@ParadiseToParasites]

I was at 45-52, so lucky for you, lol. I had back surgery and I sometimes feel slight pain. Although I’m perfectly fine now. :)

[@itsshirley]

Thank you Dr. for these facts about scoliosis!

[@lalad0]

This was SO informative, thanks !

[@jreverie7018]

Thanks so much for the video! very very informative and interesting.

[@BodyworksPrime]

Really interesting scoliosis facts. Great production quality too. Thanks for posting!

[@rudolfsaboms3439]

actually working out with scoliosis I have much larger muscle tonus on my right side of the back. I seem to have problems activating my left side and feeling mind to muscle contraction. Also my right lat and shoulder is very thight and really disturbs me.

[@brahmakumar7396]

Iam also having same problem which you are expressed

[@u8384]

Me too, all muscles on the left side seem to not get activated, even though I always mostly do unilateral exercises, actually I have built a good physique on my right side, but the left side changes everything 😢

[@van_creative]

Great video and positive for a change. One of the first I've seen and makes me feel better about my mild curve

[@ScolioFit]

I was eight years old when I was diagnosed with scoliosis. By the time I turned 12, my curvature sky-rocketed from 19 degrees to 42 degrees. By the time I turned 19, it decreased to 34 degrees after spending many years in a back brace- but that came at the cost of my back and core muscles weakening to the point of excruciating pain. Now I'm 26 and I strength train four times a week and box (coach-led) once a week. I haven't checked my curvature since I was 19 since I was told that my spine shouldn't progress anymore, but sometimes I wonder if I should. I see a physical therapist however, and he said that I don't necessarily need to do another x-ray

[@johanesanggit633]

Thank you for the information. That helps a lot

[@AGMAN-ow4ke]

loved the vid, great work

[@faithy107]

Such an informative and encouraging video! Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@madnessbros]

Thank you so much for making this video. It is so informative and conforting for people with scoliosis

[@alneaimi48]

this is the best video/material i’ve watched about scoliosis tHANK YOU THANK YOUUU since i found out i have a 14° cobb’s angle it just felt like a death sentence😭 definitely getting back to weight training after watching this

[@abdulrahmanhs8162]

الله يقويك

[@reyl2230]

has it gotten worse since?

[@TarrDan]

Thank you so much! The last fact really puts my mind at rest I sincerely thank you

[@magacchi1473]

thanks! this really clarifies a lot of misconceptions that have existed so far, and it makes me very calm

[@snehalatagondhalekar5671]

Thanks for making this positiv +reformation about scoliosis. My granddaughter is sco. petient. We were very upset. But you gave hope of rays in future. Thanks once again

[@KevinAxe8]

Amazing too see all the sources listed! Great educative video!

[@TheSanraphael]

As someone with a Cobb angle under 20 degrees i 100% can confirm that only, and just only Weighttraining helped with my backpain. I tried Yoga, Pilates, Osteopathy, Chiropractor, Physical Therapy, Painkillers and so on. But since i started to lift weights consistently my pain is very much reduced and i feel great! The only thing i usually struggle with is stiffness which i try to combat with my Hypervolt Massage gun. I will never ever go back to just light exercise and "you can't do anything about it cause youre too old (over 20)".

[@aggelosk.1652]

what type of weight training are you doing? With heavy weights (squats benchpress etc) or with light weights?

[@TheSanraphael]

@@aggelosk.1652 Heavy weights and few reps! I do squats, barbell hip thrusts, bench press, face pulls, bicep curls, tricep pushdowns and machine reverse flys! Plus body weight hanging knee raises for core strength. And i try a few push ups here and there to see my progress on that. I go 3x a week and take creatine! I'm in the best shape ive ever been and in the least pain I've ever been! Cheers!

[@Yume_17]

@@TheSanraphael are there any exercices to avoid in the gym ? I have scoliosis of 13,88 degrees and i have a gym membership but idk if there is some exercices that i should avoid doing :/

[@TheSanraphael]

@@Yume_17 My curve is bigger that yours and i do pretty much everything! The only thing i avoid is deadlifts since I don't want to get a herinated disc! I'd recommend just testing stuff out and use lighter weights if you're unsure and work your way up.☺️

[@Yume_17]

@@TheSanraphael okii thank uu so much today was my first day at the gym and i started off just with light weights 🤍

[@fiapia1997]

thank youuu. i have mild cobb angle but i have pretty bad pain. and im thinking it's impossible to build muscles. now i have hope 🥺

[@stay_soph_verry_happy]

i have severe scoliosis i am only ten so thats a bummer my curve is at 68 so it does cause me back pain alot but i am getting surgery in November 12th so i am scared but im starting a youtube so yay!!

[@AlexanderSafranek]

Yeah, scoliosis is a tricky one.. I didn't know it was mostly a developmental disorder. Thank you.. Also, I've always been a believer of exercise as a catalyst of healing. You vindicate me, friend.

[@mikeevillacruztremor5706]

This info gain me more confident and hopeful