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Does tone & sculpt exercises has bad effect on mild scoliosis?

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Strength and Scoli: Tone and sculpt exercises will not have a bad effect on scoliosis. Core strengthening exercises such as yoga and pilates will help stabilize your spine.

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Answered 4/22/2014

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No: Exercises have not been shown to have a beneficial or deleterious effect on scoliosis curve magnitude. Also, at 26 years of age, with a mild curve, the chance of progression with (idiopathic) scoliosis is remote.

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Answered 1/20/2016

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No: No exercise will not have adverse effects on scoliosis.

Answered 2/12/2016

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