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Is swimming the best form of exercise for one with kifosis/upper back pain? if so, what type of swimming? thanks

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Swimming excellent: If you have back pain and problem as "Kyphosis" or scoliosis - abdormal curvature of spine. Swimming is low stress exercise and improve posture and strenght as weel as cardio endurance.Avod swimmign in one style for too long - change from breast stroaks to back and take breaks if your body is telling you.It is better exercise than " high impact '. Pay attention to stretching, flexibility .

Answered 5/15/2018

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