Question about why scoliosis pain is burning?

[susancook]

One of my favorite ways to stretch is by using an exercise ball. In fact, this thread reminded me of it, so I just used it to stretch and thought "Why am I not doing this more often?!" I like to have the exercise ball underneath me, around the stomach/hip area, with my arms and legs out (almost like in a postion to do a push-up) then move my hips to the left, then to the right to stretch the back. It feels fantastic. I do have kind of small exercise ball, not one of the bigger ones, and I think it let's me stretch more than a bigger one would, but I don't know. The relief doesn't last, of course, but feels good while you do it.

Not quite sure how to do this, but I will try. Thanks!
Susan

[susancook]

Thanks for the exercise suggestions!!!!
Susan

[SpineTime]

Not quite sure how to do this, but I will try. Thanks!
Susan

I tried to find a video or picture to describe this stretch better, but I couldn't. It's just something I came up with on my own. I got the exercise ball for exercise purposes, but I see if you do a search online, there are also a lot of stretches that can be done with it too. I will have to try some of them!

If you go to this page: http://www.gofit.net/pro-stability-balls.php and scroll down near the bottom where it shows the exercise called "Reverse Hyperextension," the way I position my arms is like that, and the position of the ball is similar to that, but the ball is higher up, under my stomach/pelvis. Then my legs are straight out, with the tips of my toes touching the floor (or you could have the tops of your feet resting on the floor). I have my legs about shoulder-width apart, or more (just experiment to see what feels best). Then shift your hips to the right, then the left. You're sort of in a U-shape around the ball. I hope that makes sense!

By the way, I don't recommend ever doing that "Reverse Hyperextension" exercise, and I *especially* don't recommend doing the one shown there called "Back Hyperextension." OUCH! I've tried it in the past (more than once, cause I'm a slow learner, apparently LOL) and it always made my back hurt so bad the next day!