I'm a 25 year-old from London, England and had a rod inserted to treat scolioisis when I was 16. I want to start getting fit and am looking for information on exercising, both to reduce the risk of scoliosis-related pain when I'm older and to improve my general strength and fitness.
I used to swim fairly regularly but can't always get to a pool nowadays, so I was wondering what alternatives there are. My surgeon originally told me to avoid any weight lifting that put strain on the back (i.e. pretty much anything apart form leg/arm exercises), and I presume that yoga or pillates similarly isn't suitable if I have a rod.
Has anyone got any advice or suggestions for finding further information?
I used to swim fairly regularly but can't always get to a pool nowadays, so I was wondering what alternatives there are. My surgeon originally told me to avoid any weight lifting that put strain on the back (i.e. pretty much anything apart form leg/arm exercises), and I presume that yoga or pillates similarly isn't suitable if I have a rod.
Has anyone got any advice or suggestions for finding further information?
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