what is the best sport,other than swimming, for a dentist with mild scoliosis?
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U mentioned it Swimming .. nothing beats swimming but the second best would be basketball or volley ball .. and stretching is very important .. another thing is u shud walk a lill everyday .. I hope u get better \nGod bless u
75595
Yes U can.\n\nDepends on the severity of your scoliosis.\n\nI would suggest you to ask your Bone doctor before joinin any Gym excercise programme
125258
Pilates is good in that it does not involve a lot of jumping around.\n\nThe stretching and muscle-strengthening techniques also help to alleviate the pain that results from the sedate life-style of those suffering from physical disability.
1022997
swim, it's low-impact and not bad on your ligaments/tendons.
1052196
Any sport really..........I usually for me prefer swimming or bike riding. For you it is really just your choice, pick any sport you like to do. If it is hot going swimming, if it is cold go blah, blah, blah. Just forget it. Take my advice from the first and second sentences. GOOD LUCK!
926624
if you can, get a med ball that weighs six or eight pounds. look online for exercises that will work your shoulders and your abs. working your shoulders will improve your freestyle, since your arms will be strong enough to sustain a good posture for a longer time and a good core will keep your body in a streamlined position while swimming. it will also help with flipturns.
284092
i agree with marie ...yes swimming is the best sport .
448097
Dentist is the best remedy.
63685
Swimming hands down. Not only is more muscle parts in your body working but there is alot less stress on your joints.
1067026
consult your doctor.. for curvatures less than 20 exercises may do and the best exercise is swimming others go to a chriopractic practitioner.. >20- 40 some doctors advice to have a brace..  >  40 surgery is adviced
219440
Try Pilates.\n\nhttp://www.prevention.com/article/0,,s1-2-67-1-2122-1,00.html?trafficsource=PVSL_2006_03_24
1105153
I'd suggest walking, because it's very easy and relatively low impact.  You could also try some water exercises (like water aerobics with your legs) - just cover up your cast with some plastic and don't dunk your arm into the water.
623549
I think a back brace would be really helpful to you. I have linked to one of the best back braces out there.
612103
I have scoliosis & found out in the 5th grade--I am now 33. I have been able to do anything that I want to. \nYou may want to use a back brace &/or start practicing now for good posture to prevent future complications, but many people have curvature of the spine and most of those who do don't even need medical supervision for it. \nRemember, thru God, all things are possible!
634654
Swimming is the best form of non-weight bearing exercise.  It can do no harm and it can do so much good for you.  Strengthening the supporting muscles around the affected joints helps to protect the joints from stress...let the muscle take the blow, protect the joint.  All exercise is good for OA...stay as active as you can...now is the time to realize that you MUST "use it or lose it"!!  If you do too much and particular joints flare...ice them and rest them for a while but keep on exercising or the joint will deteriorate.  Take NSAIDS if you must to control pain and inflammation and remember ice cools the flare...heat is for sore muscles...ice is for inflammation of joints.  If the heat feels best psychologically, follow it with ice to cool it down...trust me, it works!  If you haven't already, get to a good Rheumatologist who can help you control your disease and join the Arthritis Foundation to get their magazine "Arthritis Today" which will give you constant sources of help for living with Arthritis....membership is only $20 per year....a bargain!  Good luck....I'm 20 years into my OA and I'm healthier and more active now than I was 20 years ago....you can do it too!
859273
Swimming is very low impact.  If she's up for it, water aerobics classes.   Sometimes cycling and speed skating are recommended after knee injuries.  I'd ask the doctor or somebody at the gym for something that is low impact for the knees.
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You have spondulosis of the lower back.Visit your orthopaedic surgeon.He will teach you some exercises and also how to adopt a suitable lifestyle such as avoiding bending,lifting weights ,standing or sitting for a long time etc.Walking is good for you