Training Back With Scoliosis

ArmstrongAlexis
ArmstrongAlexis Posts: 6 Member
edited 6:31PM in Fitness and Exercise
I have a 46 degree curve at the top of my spine, and I usually stay away from doing heavy dead lifts or things that could overall hurt my spine and leave me in agony. Because of my curvature, it's made me have an underdeveloped lat on my right side so it looks extremely weak and soft to my left. Saying this, any suggestions for what I could do to help the underdevelopment or any other back exercises I could try at the gym from the norm? Anything helps. :)

Replies

  • kavahni
    kavahni Posts: 313 Member
    Yes... See your PT! No one here can properly advise you on how best to attack this. A PT will see the connections that others won't. It is probably about more than that lat, and adjacent muscles might be brought in if it can't be worked optimally.
    Best of luck!
  • sarraheclark
    sarraheclark Posts: 125 Member
    I agree with the above. A physical therapist would by your best bet for both safety and accurately addressing the core issue.

    I too have scoliosis in my upper spine, but not nearly to the curvature you are dealing with. I see a chiropractor every two weeks as my curvature causes neck spasms more than back pain.
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    I'll echo the above, see the PT. It varies so much from person to person that it's unreal. World record holding deadlifter Lamar Gant actually started deadlifting because it helped with his scoliosis pain, and his back looked like this:
    a1jwhvz8nqbk.jpg

    Obviously, this doesn't apply to you, as you've stated that deads leave you in agony. You'll need to see someone who can address your specific needs.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i wouldn't trust a 46 degree curve with a PT or a chiro , or anyone except a legit experienced scoliosis MD since there is more going on with that curve than just weak lats . Are you on facebook, there are a bunch of scoliosis support groups that you might get better advice than from MFP, I haven't seen any knowledgeable sciolio info on this forum ever, and i follow the posts , My son is 1 year post op after a 70 degree curve. Prior to fusion, he was told he should do all the active things such as bike, walk, swim, etc. But i wouldn't let him lift anything over 25 lbs, it didnt' seem safe , but i did encourage him to use the trx for mobility and gentle back exercises.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories