by Lauren Walker
What is scoliosis?
I've encountered various kinds of postural issues over the years. I've worked with clients who've specifically suffered from scoliosis. The severity ranges from mild to severe and can cause joint discomfort and affect everyday life. Let's look a bit more into this postural issue.
In simple terms, your spine is like the letter "I." This is referred to as a correct and normal posture. Your spine with scoliosis is like the letter, "S" which means it's curved. The curvature can vary from person to person and can be caused by genetics. I've also seen it occur in teenage females during their development stages. It can also worsen as people age due to muscle atrophy brought on by inactivity. It can occur in sedentary people who sit at a computer for extended periods. Depending on what your situation is, it is important to keep as mobile as possible.
Depending on where the curvature is and how severe, the muscles will be tight in specific areas while others are lengthened. This causes muscle imbalances to occur, which causes the pelvis to tip. This can show up as a leg length discrepancy. It can also appear as if the shoulder is tipped to one side. Pain in the cervical spine and lumbar spine are very typical. Stretching the tight muscles is imperative to restore some balance. I suggest speaking with a physiotherapist or chiropractor. All situations are different, so I won't recommend a "one size fits all" solution.
Exercise is only beneficial once you have been assessed properly. A typical client I've worked with would benefit from stretching. We also try to focus on developing core strength in a vertical (standing) position.
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