What is scoliosis ? Mention any two corrective exercises for it.

Postural adaptation of the spine in lateral direction is called scoliosis. In fact, these are sideways curves
and may be called scoliotic curves. A simple or single curve to the left or convexity left is commonly called
a ‘C’ curve. Scoliotic curves may be found in ‘S’ shape.
Following are two corrective exercises for it :

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Bending exercise should be done on the opposite side of the ‘C’ shaped curve. Hold the horizontal bar with hands and let your body hang for sometime.