Side-Shift Exercises
Side-shift and hitch exercises are simple adjustments done throughout the day without any equipment. They are meant to slow the progression of curves in both the immature and mature spine.
The methods
The side shift or hitch exercises are meant to be repeated throughout the day - at least 30 times a day.
Side shift (for thoracic curves and thoracic/lumbar double major curves)
- Shift the spine towards the concave side of the curve as far as the spine will allow.
- Hold for 10 seconds
- Relax back into rest position
If there is a marked lumbar lordosis, first decrease that curve by tilting the pelvis forward, and then move into the side-shift position.
Hitch (for lumbar and thoracolumbar curves)
- Lift the heel on the convex side of the curve
- Hold for 10 seconds
- Relax back into rest position
Research Links
Primary research, in children and adults, describing method and results
- Active correction by side-shift: An alternative treatment for early idiopathic scoliosis (In Scoliosis Prevention, 1985, pp126 -140)
- Side-shift exercise and hitch exercise
- Side shift exercise for idiopathic scoliosis after skeletal maturity.
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