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Fitness workout and scoliosis

Hello,

I am a female who has 26 degrees scoliosis on the left side. I visited a two doctors which said that the only way to be fixed is with a surgery, but a few physiotherapist
told me that it is not necessary, and I can do it with either fitness and swimming. So I have decided to do fitness. For the last three months I did a full body training with a diet, which included oat meals, fish, meat, cottage cheese, eggs, rise, avocado, potatoes, vegetables and fruits split on different meals 5-6 times per day. I am 1.69 and 54kg. My goal was to strengthen the back. I am not sure if I have strengthen it, but now I want to concentrate on the scoliosis. Do you think it is possible to reduce the degrees with certain exercises?

Here is my workout so far:
Day 1
Barbell bench press - 3x6-8
Incline barbell bench press - 3x6-8

Close grip front lat pulldown - 2x8-10
Seated cable rows - 2x8-10
Bent over two arm - 3x8-10

Romanian Deadlift - 2x6-8
Squats - 2x8-10
Leg Extension - 2x8-10
Lying leg curls - 2x8-10
Standing calf raise - 3x10-15

Two exercises for abdominals

Day 2
Dumbbell press - 3x8-10
Seated Side Lateral Raise - 2x8-10
Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise - 2x8-10

Triceps pushdown - 3x8-10
Lying triceps extension - 2x8-10
Kick back - 2x8-10

Barbell curl - 2x8
Scot curl - 3x8

Two exercises for abdominals

I will really appreciate any advices. Thank you
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While I applaud your efforts, and I think that any sort of well planned fitness program is a good thing, I am unaware of any data that suggests or supports that an exercise program can alter the natural history or progression of scoliosis, or can decrease the curve.
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I have a" very pretty" S curve to my spine and started with a chiropractor 3 yrs. ago with visits at 3x/wk. for a few months, then reduce to 2x/wk. and now down to 1x/wk.  The pain in my back has reduced immensely and I can sleep on my back now. I visit a massage therapist (who's qualified in Nueromuscular therapy) for adhesion/knot removal, and to help relax the muscles that are continually strained. Also remember your posture - very important - when you tuck your back, your shoulders automatically come back and the neck goes with it. Good luck!
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