Scoliosis affects around 6 to 9 million people in the U.S. and causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. While it can be mild and manageable for some, it can also be severe and disabling for others. Here’s what you need to know about scoliosis.
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While the condition is centralized to the spine, it can impact the body in various ways. So much depends on the backbone, from the surrounding joints to the abdominal organs. The body is interconnected — which means scoliosis can come into play all over.
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Regardless of your situation, specific exercises can help you manage your scoliosis to live a more normal life and to prevent its progression. To help combat the symptoms of scoliosis and better manage this condition, here are 8 exercises to try.
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This long-term, chronic disease causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. Typically, the spine will curve to one side rather than forming a straight line down the middle of your back. This abnormal spine formation is due to the vertebra twisting around one another in a stacked corkscrew manner. Here are the most common symptoms of scoliosis as well as treatments for this chronic spinal condition.
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