02/22/2026
❗There are many types of scoliosis, S curves, C curves, curves in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine or a combination of any of these! That means there is no one-size-fits-all exercise or rehab plan.
❗For instance, I have a minimal Right sided C curve in my thoracic spine. (The image on the cover is as close to mine as I could find). My main problems are my left shoulder is slightly lower than my right shoulder, my left Lat gets super tight & bound down & I have a lot of tightness in my left QL (Quadratus Lumborum) which causes the left side of my hip/pelvis to be a little more elevated. Oh & I’m also limited in left thoracic rotation.
❗There is literally no way, without surgery, to “fix” my curvature, as it is structural. But even with it being structural, there are certain muscles that remain tighter (the shortened side) & certain muscles that remain weaker (the lengthened side), that can be perpetuating the problem & these are the things we can work on to help maintain the level of curvature so it doesn’t get worse over time.
❗So for me, it’s important to mobilize the things that are stiff (rib cage/ thoracic spine) & stretch the things that are tight (lats / QL) & then of course strengthen & stabilize the “core” & midline.
❗The following are some of the exercises I use to accomplish those goals. If you are the same as me, these will also work for you, if not, I’d figure out which muscles are shortened & tight and spend more time stretching / mobilizing that side (I do both sides, just more reps or sets on the one I need more work on) & then add in the midline stability exercises as those are appropriate for just about every kind of scoliosis. & when in doubt, reach out to a provider that knows how to treat scoliosis!
1️⃣ 1/2 Kneeling Archery Rows
2️⃣ Suitcase Carries
3️⃣ Supine Leg Crossovers
4️⃣ Wall Pushing Deadbugs with Band
5️⃣ Quad T/S Rotation with FR
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