It was advised by my Chinese treatment doctor that there are some activities or things we should avoid doing to prevent our scoliosis become worsen. The following advise is as follows:
Wearing high-heels
This is the number one killer for us! Sorry, gals! Although it was sad to hear that, but do you know that wearing high heel shoes can put our posture imbalance. This is the first thing we should avoid to prevent our scoliosis become worsen. I myself had stopped wearing high heels for more than three years when I started my scoliosis treatment.
Cross your legs
Most people like to cross their legs when they sit, where they will lay one of their leg above another. It looks sexier and effeminate. But crossing the legs will cause your hips' alignment running and put pressure to your spine. Other risks link to leg crossing including blood flow poorer, varicose veins formation, and back pain incurred. Although I find it uncomfortable not to crossed my legs, but I overcome it by crossing my feet rather than leg which my doctor told me is ok.
Soft bed and sofa
It is advise to change your soft bed mattress and sofa now if you have scoliosis and back problem. If possible, get yourself to sleep in a wooden bed is the best choice! Why? The hard mattress or bed will keep your center of gravity fixed and your posture will be in a balance state when you sleep. This will also benefit your internal organ to work effectively after a day rest.
Soda drink
I was advised to stop drinking soda in my whole life. Everyone knows soda drink is bad for health and there are many health issues related to it. And the most important reason for scoliosis person to stop it because it is link to osteoporosis.
Animal's Milk
Isn't it milk good for our bone and help to prevent osteoporosis? Yes, but not for animal's milk. The shocking news is drinking animal’s milk does not prevent
osteoporosis, in fact it can lead to osteoporosis. For details you can visit my previous write up for the dark side of cow's milk article.
Lifting heavy objects with single hand
I believe everyone know this. Lifting heavy objects with single hand will cause your posture asymmetry. If possible, ask someone help for the heavy objects. If not, the proper way to lift heavy objects is to bend your knees with back straight and lift the object with both hands.
