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Yoga for Scoliosis: 10 Yoga Poses To Correct Spinal Curvature

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The human spine is made up of several vertebrae whose function is to protect and support the spine. These bones also help to stand upright. Scoliosis is name given to a condition which is related to spine in which a person’s spine is not perfectly straight but has a curve to it. If this curvature is more than 10 degrees either on right or left, or even front or back, he or she can be called as suffering from scoliosis. It is believed that females suffer from Scoliosis more than males.

Yoga for Scoliosis

Scoliosis hampers movement of a person and sometimes is acutely painful. Although surgery is the first line of treatment for scoliosis, physicians also advise to look at alternative measures. Among numerous options available these days, yoga is the most ancient and effective form of treatment for correction of scoliosis or spinal curvature which not only helps physically but also mentally to cope up with this painful condition.

How Yoga Can Help Correct Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature?

The spine carries most of the weight of body and therefore is constantly under stress. In scoliosis, this undue stress exacerbates the pain more. Yoga promotes strengthening of muscles of legs resulting in taking some stress off the spine. Yoga teaches breathing technique and use of various poses to correct the shape of spine. It may be a bit painful in the initial stages but yoga goes a long way in helping a person suffering from Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature.

Yoga for Scoliosis: 10 Yoga Poses To Correct Spinal Curvature

  1. “Virabhadrasana” or Warrior Pose to Correct Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Virabhadrasana or Warrior Pose to Correct Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Virabhadrasana or the Warrior pose is said to bring courage, grace, and peace to body. It also helps in strengthening lower back, improves body balance, and improves stamina. If the back is strong, then scoliosis in itself starts getting corrected.

  2. “Trikonasana” or Triangle Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Trikonasana or Triangle Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Trikonasana or the Triangle Pose for Scoliosis is a standing pose as shown in the figure which gets the spine stretched and helps in mental and physical balance. Trikonasana also helps in reducing stress and back pain and can be helpful in correcting scoliosis or spinal curvature.

  3. “Marjariasana” or the Cat Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Marjariasana or the Cat Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Marjariasana or the Cat Pose or Cat Stretch is done by going down on all fours. It gives more flexibility to spine, improves circulation of blood and helps in relaxing the mind and is said to be extremely beneficial for people with scoliosis.

  4. “Shishuasana” or Child Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Shishuasana or Child Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Shishuasana is another sitting pose that is Child Pose. This calms down the nervous system and also relaxes the spine. This particular yoga pose is ideal for people with scoliosis or spinal curvature due to some form of neuromuscular disorder.

  5. “Paschimottanasana” or Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose for Scoliosis

    Paschimottanasana or Seated Forward Bend Yoga Pose for Scoliosis

    This yoga pose again stretches the lower portion of back and reduces stress on it. Paschimottanasana is not only effective in correcting scoliosis or spinal curvature but it also is effective for anxiety and fatigue and relaxes the mind.

  6. “Shalabhasana” or Locust Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Shalabhasana or Locust Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    This yoga pose gives flexibility and strengthens the entire back. It also relieves stress from the body, gets rid of fatigue, and helps lower back pain. Regular practice of Shalabhasana or Locust pose is very beneficial in correcting scoliosis or spinal curvature.

  7. “Setu Bandh-Asana” or Bridge Pose to Correct Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Setu Bandh-Asana or Bridge Pose to Correct Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    This yoga pose stretches and strengthens spine and back muscle. It is not only effective in correcting scoliosis but it also helps decreases anxiety and stress and calms the mind.

  8. “Adho Mukha Svan-Asana” or Downward Facing Dog Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Setu Bandh-Asana or Bridge Pose to Correct Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    This yoga posture lengthens spine and brings strength to the body, especially arms, shoulders, legs. With this yoga pose, the weight of body is distributed equally to legs thus taking stress off spine. Regular practice of this yoga pose can be help correct Scoliosis.

  9. “Sarvangasana” or Shoulder Stand for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Sarvangasana or Shoulder Stand for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Yoga pose of Sarvangasana or Shoulder stand makes the spine flexible, stretches and strengthens the upper back as well as strengthens the hands. It also relaxes the brain.

  10. “Shavasana” or Corpse Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    Shavasana or Corpse Pose for Scoliosis or Spinal Curvature

    This pose is used at the end of yoga session. This pose relaxes the body and helps in rejuvenating.

10 Yoga Poses for Scoliosis (Abnormally Curved Spine)

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Written, Edited or Reviewed By: Team PainAssist, Pain Assist Inc. This article does not provide medical advice. See disclaimer
Last Modified On:April 29, 2019

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