Benefits of Hanging Exercises for Scoliosis

Hanging is great for all scoliosis curve types! It helps distract the spine to create more space within the vertebral joints and off-load the spine. And it also emphasizes the concept of elongation for scoliosis!
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DISCLAIMER: All information shared in this video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a doctor before participation in exercises. It is suggested that you or your child be individually evaluated by a schroth physical therapist for best and most accurate treatment of scoliosis.

[@kimberlyschevtchuk5386]

I very much appreciate the video. It reminded me that as a kid I used to sometimes hang from a bar on the playground & it would provide back relief. Gravity can be a great ally in stretch & elongation exercises. Thank you for demonstrating & explaining safe & graduated exercises to elongate the back. I additionally appreciate the tips to ensure that one is in a neutral spin position within each exercises. Thank you for including accommodations for those with less arm strength. I look forward to exploring & learning from your other videos. This was my first time visit to your site

[@schrothboss]

@@kimberlyschevtchuk5386 glad to help Kim!

[@tracyrushmer6239]

Replay. Thank you for your help. I am an older adult that developed it late in live.

[@schrothboss]

Happy to help!

[@phantomexpress]

Great video! God bless you for what you do! I found this about hanging very practical.

[@888Bountiful]

Replay. Thank you for the video….I am in the 70s developing a scoliosis with osteoporosis…please show more exercises that we can do at home with schroth method

[@schrothboss]

I’m happy to help! Would you like to chat more about how schroth based exercise can help in your specific case?

[@honeygirk613]

I'm 59 and have developed a slight curve in my upper back, scoliosis. COVID didn't help. It is somewhat painful. It's not over 25% and I'm trying to figure out how to help myself. I'm going to give this a try.

[@schrothboss]

I’m happy to help!

[@myoldvhstapes]

I looked up what a 'stretch-out strap' is. Hmm, I don't see how one could be attached to a door frame safely so that it neither tore nor fell off. Last year, I bought the tension-style of pullup bar, thinking it would be PERFECT for my microflat. I only have one internal door frame and the management would never let me install one with screws, so being able to remove it quickly is a must. Sadly, it doesn't work without being screwed in permanently! Ugh. Very frustrating.

[@schrothboss]

Look into getting a thera-loop to connect to your strap! That may help.

[@borisschneider9371]

Hi, what I did was buying inversion boots and then going to a park that has some horizontal bars (most use these for pull-ups) and then I hang upside down. Caution - take someone with you or hang a rope next to the bar. Otherwise you might not get up again and hang there forever.

[@natasakruh2003]

Valuable. All of your videos. Best explanation of shrott exercises ever. Thank you.

[@schrothboss]

You’re very welcome! 🙌

[@richardnower9227]

Thank you, this was very valuable.

[@schrothboss]

You’re very welcome! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@musicislife665]

THANKS

[@annap1191]

Thanks for the video. Are these exercises still beneficial for adult scoliosis?

[@schrothboss]

Yes!

[@Teacher.Khaoula]

I have left thoracic and right lumbar curve....my neck is soooo tight it contracts a lot 😢 I am trying exercices that u post I hope I see some results

[@Ellieskitchen]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@schrothboss]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad you found this valuable! Let me know if you have any specific questions! I’d be happy to help!

[@geriwilson8954]

Thank you.

[@vickiebailey5261]

I LIKE THIS .THANK YOU.

[@annap1191]

Thanks for the video. Is there a variation for someone who has a shoulder injury?

[@schrothboss]

I would maybe try a modified child’s pose stretch. Check out my shorts feed…I have a video on it!

[@user-wm2li2dc7h]

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[@schrothboss]

Awesome! Let me know if you have any specific questions!

[@JaclynLedino]

Valuable, please post more or do you have any other resources

[@schrothboss]

Feel free to reach out to me via email and I can see if I can help look with your specific scoliosis. [e-mail]

[@alimranpolash]

Very helpful.

[@schrothboss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caroldrews8778]

Awesome!!!❤

[@schrothboss]

Glad this was helpful for you!

[@sriutami4970]

Are tutorial for left and right curve sister or both of them,,thanks for the answer

[@schrothboss]

@@sriutami4970 this is general to any curve pattern type

[@sriutami4970]

@@schrothboss thankyou so much sister,,is usefull me,,God bless you,,from Indonesia with love💕💕😊😊😊🙏

[@mattinfinity1623]

Hi Rachel I am suffering with terrible flattening of my spine. I have mild scoliosis. I would like to ask would elongation be a bad idea for my lack of curvature? Do you recommend any exercises to regain the thoracic and lumbar curves? Im not getting military neck posture and getting headaches and neck pain every day. I know that with rotation due to scoliosis the spine can flatten but ai only have 20 and 10 degree curves… thank you for ur help

[@AM-ux9lv]

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[@schrothboss]

Glad this was helpful to you!!!

[@kathyleson7852]

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[@schrothboss]

Awesome Kathy! Glad this was helpful to you!

[@user-nc3qz2zj5b]

Replay. Thank you...a wonderful teacher Kate! I do appreciate your generosity...your videos have taught me what my physiotherapist couldn't communicate. Could you please do a video on the correct way to walk when you have a TR LL s-shaped curvature with marked lumbar lordosis. When I walk I focus on trying to keep a neutral spine but I am in pain afterwards...perhaps I am overdoing it?

[@schrothboss]

Hey there! So glad these videos have been helpful to you! For this particular question, I would need to do a virtual consult with you to make sure I give you the best and most thorough answer! Would you be interested in that?

[@user-nc3qz2zj5b]

@@schrothboss thank you Kate

[@MgaMarites]

Replay, Thank u for this video this is so helpful.❤❤❤

[@schrothboss]

You got it! Let me know if you have questions!

[@MgaMarites]

@@schrothboss my question is how many times should we do this? for the full hang how many seconds do we need to hang in full, and what will be the head position while doing the full hang? and what is the more or less time frame to see the result? and what is the best time of the day to do this? Thanks in advance for the Reply. God Bless 🙏🏻❤️

[@schrothboss]

@@MgaMarites feel free to book a free call with me and I can answer your questions! schrothboss.com

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Do you treat SRS patients

[@cgc76]

Replay. Thanks for this!

[@schrothboss]

You’re very welcome!

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[@schrothboss]

Glad this was helpful to you!!🙌

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Replay thank you Terrific

[@schrothboss]

Yahoo! Glad this was helpful to you! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@melaniejo5296]

Replay Thank you!

[@schrothboss]

Glad you found this valuable! Let me know if you have any specific questions! I’d be happy to help!

[@TheCrazyValeria]

Typically how long does the relief last after doing these stretches?

[@schrothboss]

It depends on the person, I wish I had a better answer for you!

[@marycolton9672]

They say that an inversion swing gives only temporary relief and its benefits disappear as soon as you you are upright in gravity again. How is this different than that,

[@schrothboss]

When you hang with your feet on the ground in the “semi-hang” position, engage the shoulder blades, and perform expansion breathing the hanging is performed actively using your muscles. It is not passive or at extreme levels of incline like inversion tables. I agree with you, I’m not a fan of inversion tables due to the temporary relief and “rebound effect” than can occur.

[@terriliggett544]

I don’t have hanging bars. Any other ideas? I can hang from the top of my fridge with a stool underneath my feet perhaps.

[@schrothboss]

Yes! Use a stretch out strap which you can throw over the top of your door. And then a pvc pipe or wooden dowel.

[@schrothboss]

If you google schroth hanging home setup some pictures should come up!

[@mycommentisinvalidbut9375]

Dude get a pullup bar and put it in a doorframe

[@sychkid]

Does hanging from a pull up bar (a dead hang) actually fix the scoliosis?

[@schrothboss]

It will not fix scoliosis. It can possibly help to stop it from progressing and getting worse.

[@mycommentisinvalidbut9375]

I'm gonna start doing weighted dead hangs everyday (45 pound plate.) I'll let you know.

[@mycommentisinvalidbut9375]

BTW a reason it probably doesn't work is because gravity isn't strong enough thqts why ima do weighted and let u know

[@Psgamer-vu2hp]

Isnt hyperextension bad for scoliosis?

[@schrothboss]

I would say *repetitve* hyperextension is not good for scoliosis. You shouldn’t be hyperextended during any hanging exercises, neutral pelvis and spine position!

[@Psgamer-vu2hp]

@@schrothboss what is hyperextending than? Im confused, please elaborate if possible

[@schrothboss]

@@Psgamer-vu2hp hyperextending is bending the spine backwards

[@Psgamer-vu2hp]

@@schrothboss i also heard that pull ups are bad

[@m.wamiqraza546]

Thanks. How much time it takes with this exercise for 50 degree scoliosis to become normal.

[@schrothboss]

The goal is to stop the progression of the curve from getting worse. Not reverse the curve.

[@schrothboss]

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[@Obeijin]

What about a dead hang ?

[@noneb9810]

Apparently Deadhangs can contribute to flatback which I believe often comes with scoliosis.. although rock climbing encourages kyphosis soo yeah

[@schrothboss]

Dead hanging is good, however in moderation. It can also cause overstretching of the scapular muscles. So something to watch. I recommend short-hanging to engage the shoulder blades!

[@lucillekean7035]

Hi Kathy I like your method of explaining the exercises. Where do I find that equipment. Also the bean bags from your previous video. I am hoping to start treatments at a Schroth censer here in Ottawa sometime in the New Year. LK from Canada ❤❤😊😊

[@schrothboss]

Hey Lucille! Happy to connect with you. The equipment is from happysew.com. Use the code “SCHROTHBOSS” for a 20% discount!

[@bola3999]

How long does it take to cure scoliosis by hanging?

[@schrothboss]

I would never say that you can cure scoliosis via hanging. It can help stop the progression of scoliosis.

[@marionharris5952]

@@schrothbosscan it reverse it?

[@schrothboss]

@@marionharris5952 this can not reverse scoliosis but possibly stop it from getting worse.

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[@schrothboss]

Glad you found this valuable! Let me know if you have any specific questions! I’d be happy to help!

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[@schrothboss]

Thanks for watching Vic! Let me know if you have any questions I can help with!

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[@schrothboss]

Thanks for watching! Do you or a child have scoliosis?

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Very poor demonstration

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Thanks for watching Sarah! Let me know if you have any questions!

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