'Heavy' Training w/ Scoliosis?

Training Beginners
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I am 19 years old and have a scoliosis (rounded spinal cord)since I was borned. Last time I went to my orthopedist he told it is only a light scoliosis and I should keep lifting weights to build more muscle to help me with my medical condition. He also advice me to sign up for a gym under the supervision of another doctor to get further information. But that doctor is a good friend of him so I don’t really think it would benefit me much.

Anyway, does anybody know, whether I can load much pressure on my spinal cord without worsen my scoliosis? Right now I am only training with a little more than bodyweight on squats and deadlifts. (thats only like 155lbs or so) Can I go up to two times body weight load or more without having any fear to cripple myself?

Thanks for your answers in advance.

  • Andy
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Scoliosis is actually quite common. Light scoliosis should not be bothered by it but make sure you do more than squats and deadlifts. Strengthen your back and practice spinal decompression. There are lots of articles her on how to do that. Horizontal rows, pull ups, twisting motions, etc will help strengthen your back without compressing it. Also do back extensions and other lower back exercises. This will add support and stability for deadlifts and squats.

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I have a minor case of scoliosis and it hasn’t impaired me from making progress. I have some minor imbalances that I link directly to it, but other than that I say I’m a healthy weight training boy.