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Training the spine: effective strategies for scoliosis patients

Omar Ahmadzai • April 12, 2023

Learn how to maximize the results of your physical therapy while minimizing the risk of injury with our guide to safely training with structural scoliosis.


Exercise Tips For Adults With


Structural Scoliosis


Adults with structural scoliosis face unique challenges while exercising. It can be difficult to exercise safely and effectively without proper guidance and exercise tips. This blog post provides exercise tips to help you make the most of your physical activity. We cover safety tips, guidelines, stretching and strengthening exercises to improve your posture. These tips will help you exercise safely and effectively with scoliosis.


Exercising With Structural Scoliosis: Safety


Tips And Guidelines.


Exercising with structural scoliosis can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Adults with structural scoliosis can still participate in fitness and weight training with the right safety tips and guidelines. Before beginning any exercise program, it's essential to consult a physical therapist.


When exercising with structural scoliosis, exercises such as back squats, pull-ups, and all types of jumps can be more dangerous due to the load on the shoulder curve. For milder cases (10-20 degrees), any exercise is generally safe as long as the correct technique is used, and the load progression is gradual. Subjects with more severe conditions (30+ degrees) must take extra caution and lower loads and repetitions during exercises such as squats or snatches from the scoliosis curve to avoid injury or worsening of the condition.


It's important to note that pain should not be present during exercise for those with scoliosis. If pain occurs, it could mean an incorrect technique was used or that something more serious, such as worsening of the condition, exists requiring further action. Stretching and strengthening exercises help improve posture stability over time, reducing the risk associated with activities that involve repetitive motions, especially when done incorrectly, such as running, swimming, and sports.


Following these tips for exercising safely with structural scoliosis allows individuals to enjoy physical activity without fear. Remember to prioritize proper form before increasing intensity and take it slow at first until you're comfortable with correct form each time you train your body.


Exercising With Scoliosis: Tips For A Safe And


Beneficial Workout.


Exercising with scoliosis can be a daunting and difficult task. However, it is possible to have a safe and beneficial workout if you know the right tips and tricks. Below, we'll explore some exercise tips for adults with structural scoliosis that will help them work out safely while still achieving their fitness goals.


One important consideration when exercising with scoliosis is the psychological impact that this may have on an individual in terms of fear or anxiety related to physical activity. It may be beneficial to limit the amount of exercises done by a novice, particularly those that involve shoulder strain, to prevent potential injury or discomfort from occurring due to lack of experience with these activities.


Push-up exercises can still be performed without putting too much strain on the shoulders, as long as stability and control are maintained throughout the exercise. Pull-up movements usually do not cause any axial compression in one's spine and so can safely be attempted for individuals with scoliosis if they feel comfortable doing so after consulting their doctor or physiotherapist.


Physical therapy should also form a part of an adult’s exercise regime when suffering from scoliosis. As well as stretching muscles weaker than those affected by curvature, physical therapists may also incorporate strengthening exercises such as squats, planks, bridges etc... into a patient's routine in order to improve overall back health rather than attempting self-correcting maneuvers. Posture awareness should also be considered when performing any type of movement during workouts so as not to exacerbate existing spinal issues or put unnecessary strain on weakened areas.


In conclusion, exercising with scoliosis doesn't have to be difficult; it just requires knowledge about what types of movements are safe for your body type and careful consideration when attempting certain activities. With these tips in mind, you will soon find yourself feeling more confident in your workouts, knowing that you are taking care of your back health!


In A Nutshell


Exercising with structural scoliosis can pose difficulties, but it need not be so. With appropriate tips and guidance, adults with scoliosis can still engage in physical activities safely and effectively. Certain exercises, such as stretching and strengthening routines, as well as participating in low-impact activities like push-ups and pull-ups, can be done carefully. It is crucial to have a session with a physical therapist before embarking on any physical activity program, especially if you have a more severe spinal curvature of 30 degrees or greater. Adopting proper form and proceeding with caution when venturing on new activities will ultimately give you the confidence to exercise and feel great while ensuring your back's well-being. Start engaging with structural scoliosis under calculated measures today!

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Often it is hard to get a good night’s sleep. Even when we do fall asleep, the quality of sleep may be lacking. The following tips can assist you in getting that good night’s sleep: Have a time of inner reflection before bed. It is much easier to fall asleep and rest being at peace with one’s self. Avoid a pattern of sleeping 12 hours one night and then 6 the next. This does not equate to sleeping 9 hours a night. A true sleep bank simply does not exist. Oversleeping and under sleeping throw off your routine. Exercise. Avoid intense, late night sessions. If these were done early in the day, they would aid in a good night’s sleep, but if they’re done at night, the opposite Is true. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and other stimulants in the evening hours before bed. Caffeine increases alertness, as do other stimulants. alcohol, however, will actually help you fall asleep, but it will greatly disrupt REM sleep; after a night of heavy drinking, you fall asleep early, but you are not resting. Avoid sleeping pills. These will create a dependency and should be a last resort. Get checked for sleep apnea. Many large, muscular men have sleep apnea that can easily be treated with a CPAP device that not only will improve sleep quality and performance but also can lower blood pressure and greatly improve overall health. Optimize your sleeping environment. Keep your room cool and dark. Sometimes even playing soft classical music can help you doze off into restful bliss. Relax at night and avoid extreme highs and lows. Neither promotes relaxation. If every time a certain person calls you, it results in an extreme emotional reaction, then, when you see that person calling, do not pick up the phone.

The Importance of Drinking WATER

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Water is an essential nutrient that we must consume in our diet to survive. Without water, death occurs in only a few days. In the body, water serves as a medium in which chemical reactions take place; it also transport nutrients and wastes, provides protection, helps regulate temperature, participates in chemical reactions, and helps maintain acid-base balance. The recommended intake for adults is 2.7-3.7 Liter/Day. Water is found in varying proportions in all the tissue of the body; blood is about 90% water, muscle about 75%, and bone about 25%. Adipocytes( fat cell ) have a low water content, only about 10%. In adults, about 60% of total weight is water but this varies with age and other factors that affect body composition. The percentage of water is high in infants than in adults and decreases as adult age, primarily due to increase in body fat and a loss of muscle mass. Because women typically have higher percentage of body fat than men, they have less body water. Obese individuals have a lower percentage of body weight as water and higher percentage as fat than their lean counterparts. We need more water each day than any other nutrient. The DRIs recommend 3.7L per day for men and 2.7L per day for women. The actual amount needed may vary depending on activity, heat and humidity, and diet. Activity increases water needs because it increases the amount of water lost in sweat; the amount is greater in hot and humid environments. The composition and adequacy of the diet also affect water needs. A low-kcalorie diet increases water need because, as body fat and protein are broken down to fuel the body, ketones and urea are produced and extra water is needed for them to be excreted in the urine. A high protein diet increases the amount of urea and other nitrogenous waste that must be excreted. A high sodium diet increases water losses because the excess salt must be excreted in the urine. A high fiber diet increases water needs because more water is held in the intestines and lost in the feces. Despite variations in our fluid needs, most people consume adequate fluids on a day to day basis to maintain body water at a normal level. Water needs increase during pregnancy and lactation. During pregnancy, water is needed to increase blood volume, produce amniotic fluid, and nourish the fetus. The AI for pregnancy of 3L/Day is based on the median total water intake during pregnancy. During lactation, the fluid secreted in milk, about 750mL or 3 cups/day, must be replaced by the mother’s fluid intake. Based on the median fluid intake during lactation, the AI is set at 3.8 L/day. The fluid requirements per unit of body weight are higher for infants than for adults. One reason is that the infant’s kidneys cannot concentrate urine as efficiently as adult kidneys, so water loss is grater. Moreover, insensible losses are proportionally greater in infants and children because body surface area are relative to body weight is much greater than in adults. In addition to having greater water needs, infants are susceptible to dehydration because they cannot ask for drink when they are thirsty. The AI for infants 0 to 6 months of age is 0.7L/Day and is based on the amount of water consumed in human milk. Dehydration can occur if water intake is too low or output is excessive. Mild dehydration can cause headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, dry eyes and mouth, and dark coloured urine. The Darker an individual’s urine colour, the greater the level of dehydration. Pale yellow urine indicates good hydratiton.
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