Scoliosis and swimming

[HenriqueS]

Hi, I am from Brazil and I have a S shaped scoliosis, with a 32 degree curve. I am 25 years old.

My shoulds and hips are even.

I have been swimming for the last 6 months as a way to relief my back. I did not have real pain on it, but I just felt uncomfortable sometimes, like when standing up more than 30 minutes on the church or something like that. I felt like I had to stretch every few minutes or like.

I´d like to know if I need to take any caution on Swimming and if all styles are suitable for people with scoliosis.

[flowerpower]

I would first say check with your doctor to make sure its ok, but as far as I know, unless you're experiencing excruciating pain or something, swimming has always been recommended to me as a good way to excercise and strengthen your body overall, as well as back muscles.