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u/taH_pagh_taHbe · 2 pointsr/scoliosis

There is really only anecdotal evidence of this. One 'breakthrough' study was done on the effectiveness of the side plank to reduce the curve, and it concluded that it did reduce the curve but needed further study. It's been highly criticized though as the methods are counter intuitive, they used a small sample size, no control group used (big no-no) and relied on self reporting. It also advises people to strengthen the muscles on the bulging, convex side, which is supposed to be the stronger side that works too much. http://spiralspine.com/side-plank-exercise-for-scoliosis-no-quick-fix/ The astounding results are hard to ignore, though one example is provided where the

I highly recommend you pickup a hard copy of the book yoga and scoliosis by marcia monroe(https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yoga-Scoliosis-Journey-Health-Healing/dp/1936303027). She does say she's reduced a few peoples curves by unbelievable amounts like 40% through Iyengar yoga. I think she gives an example of an 80~ year old woman reducing her curve from 100 to about 60 degrees. Again, this is all anecdotal and should be taken as unreliable and unconfirmed.

I do hear over and over again how good Iyengar Yoga is for scoliosis, and I know it's helped me a lot in terms of pain and breathing but i just started doing it, and i'm at around 90degrees. I highly suggest you find an experienced and well respected practitioner and ask if they can help you, again specifically Iyengar Yoga as they specialize in using props to help people of any age or disability do the poses.

If you can, also, buy the book that I mentioned above on Yoga and scoliosis by Monroe. Even if you don't do many of the specific yoga exercises there's some more general ones and lots of great advice on training yourself mentally to combat the imbalance. If you can't find a place to buy it, PM me and I can help. Good luck!

u/PrincessSparkleslut · 2 pointsr/yoga

I'm a yoga teacher so I feel like I should totally be able to answer your questions, but since I don't actually know a whole lot about scoliosis (even though I know people that have it)... I can only suggest to you a book and a DVD.

I would also suggest an Iyengar class if you're interested. Iyengar is the yoga for modifications and alignment. Dare I say they know their anatomy and special needs cases better than anyone else.