Scoliosis Corrective Shift (Wedge / Band)

How to do it

1. Have a specialist confirm the curve direction before exercising.
2. Block one side of the pelvis with a wedge and actively shift the shoulders and torso toward the corrected side.
3. Activate the same muscles by lengthening a band fixed around the shoulder or torso.
4. Rest in positions that lengthen the shortened (concave) side, e.g. side-lying over a rolled towel.
5. Favour symmetrical whole-body exercise such as swimming.

Form cues

• Curve-specific; do not activate already-shortened muscles
• Specialist supervision recommended

Dosage

As prescribed by a specialist

Muscles worked

Stretches: quadratus lumborum, intercostals (concave side)

Strengthens: trunk muscles on the convex side

Target muscles

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