To those of you who have started Yoga with your Scoliosis...
I have a moderately severe curvature (thorasic of 64 degrees and compensating curves below and above)...
However, I have not yet chosen to have surgery because my appearance is not highly affected at all and my pain is only moderate. My recent visit to a specialist (after ignoring my condition for 5 years) showed me that my curvature is progressing, but very slowly...due to this and the other factors, I decided to simply monitor my condition over the next two years. My doctor recommended that I start an exercise program to help with my pain. I want to do Yoga! The doctor OK'ed this and gave me a specific "perscription" for the types of exercises he'd like for me to do...
Now my question is this; did you all seek out a special Yoga instructor to work with you because of your scoliosis? or do you just attend classes with others and participate as if you had no "special circumstances"?
I am wondering if I should sign up for a regular class because of my condition and being afraid of possibly getting negative results if I do not do the Yoga properly. Because of my severe scoliosis, does my case need to be special? Do you think I should seek out a proffesional who's knowledgable in Scoliosis before going into Yoga?
Advice appreciated!
I have a moderately severe curvature (thorasic of 64 degrees and compensating curves below and above)...
However, I have not yet chosen to have surgery because my appearance is not highly affected at all and my pain is only moderate. My recent visit to a specialist (after ignoring my condition for 5 years) showed me that my curvature is progressing, but very slowly...due to this and the other factors, I decided to simply monitor my condition over the next two years. My doctor recommended that I start an exercise program to help with my pain. I want to do Yoga! The doctor OK'ed this and gave me a specific "perscription" for the types of exercises he'd like for me to do...
Now my question is this; did you all seek out a special Yoga instructor to work with you because of your scoliosis? or do you just attend classes with others and participate as if you had no "special circumstances"?
I am wondering if I should sign up for a regular class because of my condition and being afraid of possibly getting negative results if I do not do the Yoga properly. Because of my severe scoliosis, does my case need to be special? Do you think I should seek out a proffesional who's knowledgable in Scoliosis before going into Yoga?
Advice appreciated!
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