3 Simple Moves to Improve Spinal Health and Correct Scoliosis

3 Simple Moves to Improve Spinal Health and Correct Scoliosis
Improper posture can easily cause scoliosis. How to adjust? Shutterstock
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Lounging on a bed or sofa while using our mobile devices is a common habit that can harm the spine. Additionally, incorrect posture while sitting, standing, or lying down may result in scoliosis, a condition where the spine takes on an S-shaped curve in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.

I once had a patient whose cervical spine, which has only seven segments, was bent into an S-shape. Of course, this is an extreme case, but most people have a certain degree of curvature and deformation of the entire spine.

Four Major Causes of Scoliosis

The four common causes of scoliosis include:
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.
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