Exercises for the back with scoliosis - this is one of the methods of treatment, so you need to be extremely cautious. You do not write yourself antibiotics and do not plan to operate appendicitis on a book! Believe me, exercises for the alignment of the back - no less serious undertaking.
However, if you have scoliosis just beginning, and you put the first degree, you can perform almost any exercises for the back and spine. If you have a second degree, it is absolutely necessary to consult a doctor and find out his recommendations. If you already have a third degree, any unprofessional intervention can cause you a lot of problems. In this case, it is necessary to attend classes in physiotherapy exercises, and not to do exercises for even back from books.
So, the permitted exercises for strengthening the back of a child or an adult with scoliosis 1 degree:
- lean your back against the wall, bend your knees at an angle of 90 degrees. Wait about this for a minute;
- to reduce the load on the lower back, perform such exercises to straighten your back: lying on your back with straight legs, pull one of them towards yourself and pull it out. Then relax, go back to the starting position and repeat for the other leg;
- standing exactly, feet shoulder width apart, hands on the waist, slightly bend one leg in the knee, another straighten, slightly bring forward and put on the heel. Lean and pull yourself up for an elevated toe of the leg;
- Exercise for the neck and back. Lying on your back, hands along the body, bend your knees and pull them to your chest. From this position, raise the head and stretch it towards the knees, and knees - in the direction of the head;
- for stretching the lumbar spine. Sit on the floor, bending your legs in your lap and leading your heels to your buttocks. Lean forward, put your hands on the heels of your feet. Keep this position for about half a minute;
- for stretching the back. Stand on all fours, arms and legs shoulder width apart, arms slightly bent at the elbows. Round your back, pull it upwards as much as possible;
- Standing, raise hands and bend at the elbows by 90 degrees. Try to get them as far behind as possible from this position.
Beautiful back exercises require regularity, and this complex is worth repeating in the morning and evening. Fortunately, it's quite easy and fast, which means that you do not shift your usual schedule too much. But your back will be healthier and healthier with every activity.