Hi! A few days ago i go to the doctor that visited me and told me that i have a mild scoliosis, so i need to be careful with the exercises at the gym because there are some of them that can get worse it. I need help because i'm not sure about what can be damageful. I post my actual routine. Is there any exercise that i should avoid/change?

DAY 1 - CHEST, TRICEPS, ABS

Chest

Barbell Bench Press

Vertical Chest Press

Dumbbell Chest Fly

Triceps

Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Skull Crushers

Reverse Tricep Pulldown

Abs

Crunch

Reverse Crunch

DAY 2 - SHOULDERS, BACK, BICEPS

Shoulders

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Bent-Over Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Shrugs

Back

Pull-Ups

Pulley

Reverse Pulldown

Biceps

Barbell Bicep Curl

Alternating Dumbbell Curl

Hammer Curls

DAY 3 - LEGS

Leg Press

Leg Curl

Leg Extension

Single-Leg Calf Raise

Any chance you could post a clear photo up? I would like to see if I can see a scoliosis and the severity of it.

Hi Daniel! You need a photo of my back when i'm curved or when i'm upright?

If you could get a photo of you stood just normally from the side and from the back that would be great.

yeah that would defintiely help.

Also, you shouldn't avoid exercises.. if anything.. just make sure your form is 100% correct. Many of the back exercises you would do if done properly will help to strengthen the spine errectors which will help keep your back straight.

Send that pic soon!

Hi Scott! Thanks! I've done some photos(right side, left side, and four of my back), i hope they are clear.

Yeah I can see a mild scoliosis but nothing too severe. I would honestly say do all the exercises you want but just make sure you try and execute them with proper form. With a scoliosis it may predispose you back pain but I often put them down to faulty movement patterns which is mainly caused by weakness. In your case I would suggest you make sure you keep your glutes strengthened and your spine and pelvis mobile. Here are some great glute exercises:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzGBo_oeS40&feature=youtu.be
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDHiqwItrsM&feature=youtu.be

Daniel,

Where do you see it? In his lower back or up near his shoulder blades? I am thinking lower back.

John

There is definitely some scoliosis and it really shows at the shoulder blades. They are uneven. X-rays would be helpful but it probably originates at the lower back. I wouldnt really avoid exercises. Maybe I would avoid machines. Exercises like the pullups and the corrective deadlift should fix you in 6-12 months. If you are not following 101% proper form though, they will get you messed up.

Yeah the scoliosis is more prominent at the thoracic spine especially at the level of the bottom of the scapula. A scoliosis will cover all the spine but can deviate more at certain spinal levels.

Ok, thanks to everyone for the help and the suggestions!