What is the best sleeping position for scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a condition in the human body commonly known as hunchback. The spine is supposed to be a straight line, and scoliosis is a visible physical deformity. Scoliosis is generally caused by genetic factors, personal habits, diseases, etc. Severe scoliosis can damage the patient's cardiopulmonary function and spinal cord, and in severe cases can lead to paralysis.

Scoliosis is generally caused by long-term uneven force and imbalance in muscle tension on both sides of the spine, which results in one side being higher than the other. The side with greater tension pulls the spine to the other side, causing scoliosis. First, you need to balance the muscle tension on both sides by doing massage, and then you need to do traction to help restore the normal physiological position of the spine. It is recommended to sleep on a hard bed and avoid high-intensity physical labor.

It is recommended that you consult the orthopedic department of the hospital first to find out the best time for scoliosis surgery. If you miss it, the effect will be poor. If you do not want to have surgery for the time being, you can use the following exercises to assist in the recovery of scoliosis.

1. Lie prone and stretch one arm forward

Lie prone on a mat or bed, straighten your body, stretch your left arm forward with all your strength: stretch your right hand backward and lift your head and chest at the same time. Repeat 20 to 30 times for 4 sets.

2. Standing rotation

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, twist your torso, and rotate to the right. After completing a rotation, place your arms lightly at your sides and repeat the above movements (do not rotate in the other direction). During the movement, emphasize keeping your legs straight and do not move your feet to avoid reducing the effectiveness of the exercise. Repeat 20 to 30 times for 4 sets.

3. Single arm external vibration

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, stretch your right arm, and use your bare hands to shake it outwards to the outside of your body, raise it to the limit, and then lower it to the limit in front of the inside of your body. Do it 30 to 50 times, then hold a heavy object (2.5 to 5 kg) and repeat it 15 to 20 times for a total of 4 sets.

4. Hold the stick and swing it upward and sideways to stretch

Lie prone on the mat, with your hands wider than shoulder distance, holding a stick, rope or towel to lift your chest, straighten your abdomen, bend your left arm, straighten your right arm, and use force to do swinging side body movements to the right, while lifting your upper body and arms as high as possible. If you hold a rope or towel, make sure it is taut to prevent it from loosening and sinking. Repeat 20 to 30 times for 4 sets.

5. Suspension swing

This movement requires the use of a horizontal bar or a device similar to the horizontal bar. Facing the horizontal bar, hold the body hanging with straight arms, then slowly swing to the left or right. At the same time, move the waist and legs along the direction of the hands holding the horizontal bar to gradually straighten the bent spine. Repeat the exercise without counting the number of times.