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« on: October 19, 2011, 08:16:04 AM »

Hello! I was hoping someone here could help me.

Well, I’m a girl and I’m 20. I had a scoliosis surgery six years ago and I need to keep doing some sport, so I swim once a week (if it’s possible) and I go jogging three or four days a week too. I’m also thinking about going to the gym to do back exercises or find a weight machine for my back, but I don’t know what kind of exercises are good for this or if I shouldn’t do any exercise at all with this kind of machines.

Does anybody know anything about this?

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« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2011, 02:22:32 PM »

I actually have scoliosis caused by a short leg but didnt need surgery. Did your doctor give you any instructions about things to avoid? If you are not sure, it might be a good idea to have another appt since that was 6years ago.  If there are no limitations then I would just do a well rounded core workout to start starting with planks and crunches. The I would start a well rounded whole body workout once or twice a week.
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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2011, 05:02:07 PM »

Scoliosis surgery is spinal fusion - several segments of the spine have been fused together with bone. This means the spine doesn't bend at all in that area. This limits somewhat what one can do for exercise. Anything that primarily involves spine motion isn't a good idea - crunches, for example. But "back" workout is OK, like lat pulls, pullups, rows. Chest, triceps, biceps, legs can all be exercised safely. Running probably isn't such a good idea, and cycling may be difficult due to leaning over.

This all applies if there is no pain or discomfort. If you have back pain with any activity, you shouldn't do it. This ISN'T a "no pain, no gain" situation.
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    « Reply #3 on: November 17, 2011, 07:16:27 AM »

    Scoliosis surgery is spinal fusion - several segments of the spine have been fused together with bone. This means the spine doesn't bend at all in that area. This limits somewhat what one can do for exercise. Anything that primarily involves spine motion isn't a good idea - crunches, for example. But "back" workout is OK, like lat pulls, pullups, rows. Chest, triceps, biceps, legs can all be exercised safely. Running probably isn't such a good idea, and cycling may be difficult due to leaning over.

    This all applies if there is no pain or discomfort. If you have back pain with any activity, you shouldn't do it. This ISN'T a "no pain, no gain" situation.


    In this situation, maybe using an elliptical cross-trainer for cardio would be a good idea, especially if you're going to a gym that has them anyway. The lack of impact is great for joints, and it allows you to stay upright unlike biking.

    Not sure what kind of ab work could be done without involving spine motion... might need to check with your doctor about that. But doing a lot of things standing (like standing cable rows vs. seated) will give your core some stability work to do, and should be perfectly fine, since the purpose is keeping your spine still instead of flexing it.
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    « Reply #4 on: November 17, 2011, 08:07:02 AM »

    Not sure what kind of ab work could be done without involving spine motion...

    Deadlifts (the core muscles are used almost isometrically). But it's probably not a good idea with spine problems. Wink

    I fully agree with Scooby, go check up with a doctor. Ask him/her how your condition affects exercise.
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    « Reply #5 on: November 17, 2011, 08:10:01 AM »

    Not sure what kind of ab work could be done without involving spine motion...

    Deadlifts (the core muscles are used almost isometrically). But it's probably not a good idea with spine problems. Wink

    I fully agree with Scooby, go check up with a doctor. Ask him/her how your condition affects exercise.

    Planks and their variations. Partial hanging leg raises. L-sits.
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    « Reply #6 on: November 17, 2011, 08:25:18 AM »

    Not sure what kind of ab work could be done without involving spine motion...

    Deadlifts (the core muscles are used almost isometrically). But it's probably not a good idea with spine problems. Wink

    I fully agree with Scooby, go check up with a doctor. Ask him/her how your condition affects exercise.

    My first thought was deads, but then thought 'oh yeah spine issues' so never mind.

    Planks, and other isometric things should work well.
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    « Reply #7 on: January 01, 2012, 10:02:54 AM »

    One of my loved(back then) ones had scoliosis and I watched her to thru the surgery process. Let me be the first one to give you kudos because scoliosis can be a very tough thing. Smiley you seem to have taken it very well.
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