Physical Therapy Exercises for Pediatric Scoliosis
May 26, 2010
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine and can occur at any age. The condition of scoliosis is complex and no two patients with the condition are exactly the same. We treat many pediatric scoliosis patients at Hudson Spinal Care, because we offer a custom designed Physical Therapy treatment that consists of a regiment of traction, stretches, exercise, chiropractic manipulation, and electrical stimulation.
Physical therapy exercises will help tone and strengthen muscles, which can aid in living a more comfortable life by decreasing the level of everyday pain.
Physical therapy exercise for scoliosis helps stretch out the concave area of your spine. There are many exercises we recommend for scoliosis patients. Here are some common types of exercises, but it is always important to consult with your medical practitioner prior to any exercise regime.
- “Seated Twist”: Sit in a firm chair and straighten your spine. Slowly turn your entire upper body to one side. Hold, return to the original position. Turn to opposite side.
Back arch: While sitting, bend your back so that you slouch over. Feel the stretch. Hold. Return to upright position. Repeat. - “Concave arch” While sitting upright, stick out your chest until you feel a back stretch. Hold. Return to original position. Repeat.
- “Upper back stretch”: Lift one arm over your head with the elbow bent. Use your other arm to grab ahold of the other elbow. Gently pull toward your head. Hold. This stretches out your spinal column and loosens your upper back muscles. Relax and return to original position. Repeat with other arm. This exercise can also be done standing up.
- “Leg Lifts”: Lay on your back on a flat surface. Bend your knees. Lift one leg and cross it over the other. Put your hands behind your lower leg and intertwine your fingers underneath the knee area. Lift your leg off the ground. Pull both legs toward your upper body. Hold. Return to original position. Repeat with the opposite leg.
- “Back Arch”: This is also known as the Cat Pose in yoga, and according to Yoga Journal, this physical therapy exercise for scoliosis provides a gentle massage to your spine and internal organs. Get on the floor on your hands and knees. Gently arch your back so that your head is looking toward the floor.
Relaxation is a major key to a successful physical therapy program especially when children are involved. The trained physical therapists at Hudson Spinal Care are highly experienced in working with posture and movement disorders including scoliosis. All of our treatment plans will be done in a comfortable and pain free manner so that the child is receptive and rejuvenated by the treatment.
To learn more about Physical Therapy for Scoliosis, register for a Free, In- Office Evaluation. If you are looking for faster service, feel free to give us a call at one of our two New Jersey locations. For our Bayonne, NJ location, call 201-339-8889, and for our Scotch Plains, NJ location call us at 908-490-1800. Just tell them that you read this article and you will receive our complimentary in-office evaluation (a $145 Value).
This information is solely advisory, and should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
Dr. Chludzinski has been treating neuropathic conditions for the past 5 years. He is the founder of Hudson Center for Spinal Care located in Bayonne and Scotch Plains, New Jersey. In preparation for his career, Dr. Chludzinski attended St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ, graduating in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Science. He continued his studies at Life University School of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia, graduating in the class of 2002 as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Chludzinski services all of Union and Hudson counties, including Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Harrison, Kearny, Newark, Elizabeth, Westfield, Clark, Fanwood, Plainfield, Watchung, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights and South Plainfield.
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