Simple Exercises that can Correct Your Scoliosis!

Normally when the scoliosis curve is more than 40 or 50 degree, Doctor will advice us to go for operation, implant metal to fuse the vertebrae to correct the deformity. 

Recently I read an article from China Press newspaper, the Chiropractor mentioned that when a person curve is 50 degrees when standing, but only 20 degrees curve when he/she lays down, operation is not needed. The main reason is his/her bone is lack of strength. Exercise can help in this situation. Only those who has hard bone is advice to go for Chiropractic treatment or adjustment.

There are at least 25 types of scoliosis curve. Try to understand your own scoliosis type first before decided for operation. May be you just need a frequent exercise! The following is two simple exercises you can perform to strengthen your back.

1) Arm Swinging Exercises

It is an easy and simple exercise that you can practice everywhere and anytime without restriction, no equipment needed and you just need to swing your arm and bend down you knee after every 5 times. It has a lots of other benefits also and it is part of the Qi Gong exercise too. Try to practice it everyday and swing your arm for around 200~300 times. Why I recommended this exercise because it is idea to workup your muscles both side. Consistency is a MUST!

2) Lajin Stretch 拉经

La 拉 means to stretch, Jin 经 means a Chinese medical term similar to tendons and ligaments. The following is the steps for Lajin I usually practiced:

1. You can use two chairs and place them near the wall as showed in the picture below.
2. Lay down your back, put your arm straight beside your ear and keep flat on the chair. Coordinate your breathing and stretch your arm as much as possible.
3. Place the right leg up against the wall, while the left leg bends down as much as possible to touch the ground. If can't touch the ground at the beginning, use books to support your left leg.
4. Press your buttock against the wall and keep the raised leg flat against the wall. 
5. Avoid legs moving outward. Move the inner thighs closer together to increase intensity. 
6. Maintain this position for 10-40 minutes, and then switch your legs.

It might be difficult to have straight leg at the beginning. Practice it daily and stretch your jin just like yoga stretching exercises. For more details, you can read Paida and Lajin Self-Healing by Master Xiao.

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