Some Do's and Don'ts to Follow During Scoliosis

Scoliosis is termed as a curvature of the spine that causes miscommunication between brain and muscles. It is seen largely in both children and adults. In majority cases, the cause of this problem is unknown. Depending upon the degree of the problem, the right type of treatment is suggested. If its initial stage, it can be corrected with braces accompanied with regular exercises as recommended by experts. However, if the problem has assumed gigantic proportions, then surgery is the last resort. If you are suffering from the problem of scoliosis, here are some do’s and don’ts that you need to follow so as to put a halt on the acceleration of the progression of scoliosis curve. Let’s have a look.

Do’s to follow 

§  To ensure that scoliosis pain don’t trigger and you enjoy proper comfort and support, you need to invest in a good pillow and a mattress. Avoid too soft and too hard pillows.

§  Practicing regular exercises can offer you tremendous relief and a fit body. It is an effective way to stop the curve from worsening.

§  Consult a scoliosis specialist. He will guide you in the best manner, suggest you the ways to manage the pain, and offer you the right type of treatment.

§  Be vigilant about your posture. Keep your back straight and don’t slouch.

§  Bending is strictly prohibited during scoliosis. So, if your child is suffering from scoliosis, keep an eye that he doesn’t do the chores that involve bending. Assist him in daily activities.

Don’ts to follow

§  During scoliosis, utmost care needs to be taken with sleeping position. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, else the problem will exacerbate.

§  Say no to swimming. It can flatten your spine thus making the curvature even more worse.

§  Don’t lift heavy things. Don’t let your child carry heavy bag packs as it can have detrimental effect on his shoulders.

§  Keep some fun activities like trampoline at bay from your child. With every bounce, it can compress the spine and lead to postural imbalances.

§  Avoid long distance running. This needs to be followed both by children as well as adults. Prolonged running over hills or plain areas can cause pressure on back thus causing a bent.

For best scoliosis treatment and guidance, get in touch with Scoliosis GTA. We have scoliosis experts that carefully scrutinize your problem and offer the best treatment to ensure your speedy recovery. You can book your appointment on 905-8689090. For more queries, you can even email us at info@scoliosisgta.com . We would be happy to assist you in every possible manner.