9: Sports & Scoliosis – 3 Things to Consider

A question we often get asked in our clinic is: Do I have to quit playing sports now that I have scoliosis? Dr. Mandy knows how important sports can be to her patients. That’s why today she dives into the topic of sports & scoliosis with 3 things to consider. The more you know about scoliosis, the better decisions you can make! So let’s dive in… 3 Things to Consider when it comes to sports & scoliosis: * Pain while playing sports means you need to have more support and/or modifications to the sport you are playing. If pain shows up, talk to your provider and ask for modifications to help you continue the sport or extracurricular activity. * Watch for increased stress on the spine, and avoid loading the spine with weight. For example: playing drums in band can actually cause increased stress on the spine. * Eliminate anything that increases rotational and spinal stress. This is especially important for pre-surgical curves. Cheer, gymnastics, and dance are examples of sports that could increase spinal stress for scoliosis. Thanks for listening to this episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to get this show on your device each week. Connect with us for more scoliosis resources. This show is produced by RAYMA Team Media.