Scoliosis Stretching Exercises for the Lower Body

Lower-Body Scoliosis Stretching Exercises

There are many lower-body scoliosis stretching exercises that can be done to help relieve lower back pain, improve posture, and reduce some of the tightness and tension of larger muscles in the back that are strained due to scoliosis. Following is a list of lower-body stretches that may help relieve some common scoliosis symptoms:

Hamstring Stretch

Begin sitting on the ground with legs straight out in front of you. Bend the right leg up so that the foot is lined up against the knee of the left leg and the right knee is in the air. Relax the right leg so that the knee falls toward the ground then lean forward. Then repeat with the left leg bent. You will feel this stretch in the leg that is straight against the ground. With this and the other stretches, stop if you feel any scoliosis pain.

Calf Stretch

Stand with arms straight in front of you and hands against the wall during this stretch for scoliosis. Put one foot in front of the other. Slowly let the back leg go further back, making sure to keep both legs straight throughout the stretch. Push the rear heel into the ground, then switch and repeat with the other leg in the back. You will feel this stretch in the calf of the leg that is back.

Performing scoliosis stretching exercises for your lower body can help to strengthen the muscles that support your spine.

Stand straight with feet about two shoulder-widths apart from each other. Bend the right knee and push your bottom back as if pushing against a wall to lower your body. Then switch and bend the left knee. Make sure that the leg that is not supposed to be bent stays straight the entire time, even if it means not going as low. This scoliosis stretch should be felt in the leg that remains straight.

Groin Stretch

Sit on the ground with your back as tall and straight as possible and begin pulling feet in toward your body until your soles are together. Let your knees relax and fall to the sides of your body, then with hands around your ankles slowly push your legs down closer to the ground. You will feel this scoliosis exercise in the upper-inner thigh and groin areas.

Quadriceps Stretch

Lie face down on the ground with your head resting on your left arm. Grab the right foot and pull your leg up toward the buttocks. Make sure to pull inward and not out to the side of the body because this is not good for the knees. Breathe into the stretch to get as far as possible and then switch and do the other leg. You should feel this scoliosis stretch in the quadriceps area.

Note: Consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program to learn more about scoliosis and to determine the course of treatment that works best for you.

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