Scoliosis—a sideways curvature of the spine—affects millions of people in the U.S. Understanding your unique spinal curve and how to keep it moving in proper alignment is key to living strong, active, and pain-free.

At MoveU, we believe your body is designed to heal when it’s aligned. That’s why we’re creating a Scoliosis Program (launching fall 2025) inside the MoveU Membership—built to help you strengthen, stabilize, and move without fear.

 

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What Is Scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a spinal curvature that bends sideways more than 10 degrees, often creating uneven shoulders, hips, or ribs. (How Scoliosis and Uneven Hips Are Linked).

• Structural scoliosis: The bones or tissues of the spine are shaped differently.

• Functional scoliosis: The curve develops from imbalances elsewhere in the body—like a hip shift, leg length difference, or poor posture over time.

Whatever the cause, scoliosis can lead to muscle imbalances, joint pain, and even disc issues if left unaddressed.

 

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Can Scoliosis Be Fixed?

There’s no “quick fix” that straightens a curved spine overnight. But here’s the truth: most people don’t need it “fixed” in the surgical sense. What matters is training your body in alignment. By strengthening the muscles around your spine and correcting imbalances, you can reduce pain, improve posture, and keep scoliosis from holding you back. At MoveU, we’ve seen thousands of members restore control and live pain-free—not by chasing a perfectly straight spine, but by improving body awareness, muscle strength, and learning to move better.

 

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Start Addressing Scoliosis Imbalances Now

You don’t have to wait for our Scoliosis Program to launch this fall to start improving your alignment. Members today can jump into the Back & Core Program inside the MoveU Membership to:

 

• Strengthen the muscles that support your spine

• Improve posture and stability from the ground up

• Learn the alignment skills that make every exercise safer and more effective

 

The Back & Core Program lays the foundation your body needs so when the Scoliosis Program drops, you’ll already be moving stronger, more balanced, and ready to take it to the next level.

 

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Why Strength Training in Alignment Matters

Avoiding movement doesn’t protect your spine—moving with proper alignment does. Strengthening the muscles that support your spine helps you:

 

• Balance the uneven pull of tight and weak muscles

• Improve posture and stability

• Reduce discomfort and protect joints

• Keep doing the activities you love without fear of making things worse

 

The key is learning how to align your body first, then strengthen in that position. That’s the foundation of the MoveU Method and the heart of our upcoming Scoliosis Program.

 

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Scoliosis-Friendly Exercises to Try

Follow along with Dr. Brittney Ellers in the video above to learn some of the most effective scoliosis-friendly exercises. Here’s a quick breakdown so you can reference them anytime:

 

• Spinal Flexion – Controlled forward bending to improve mobility while protecting spinal curves.

• Extension Exercises – Gentle backward movements to counteract forward rounding.

• Rotation – Slow, mindful twisting to maintain mobility between vertebrae.

• Tilting Exercises – Side-to-side bends to even out tension and strengthen weak areas.

• Bodyweight & Light Weight Training – Strengthening without heavy load.

 

Once you’ve built control with these fundamentals, you can add variety to your routine with alignment-safe moves that challenge your strength and stability:

 

• Pelvic Tilts – Helps you find and hold a neutral spine.

• Cat–Camel (Cat–Cow) – Improves spinal awareness and controlled mobility.

• Bird-Dog – Builds core and back strength while keeping the spine stable.

• Side-Lying Leg Lifts – Strengthens hips and glutes for better pelvic alignment.

• Resistance Band Rows – Balances front-to-back muscle strength for posture support.

 

The more you train in proper alignment, the more movement options you’ll unlock—without fear of hurting your spine.

 

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Exercises to Avoid (Until You’ve Learned Alignment)

Skip movements that stack load or impact onto a misaligned spine, such as:

 

• Heavy squats and deadlifts without proper form

• Overhead presses with poor shoulder position

• High-impact activities like running or jumping that jar the spine

• Extreme backbends or twisting without control

 

Once you’ve trained your body to align, you can safely add more load and impact—because you’ll know how to keep your spine in a position that supports healing and strength.

 

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Is Scoliosis Genetic?

In many cases, scoliosis develops without a clear cause (this is called idiopathic scoliosis). Researchers believe there’s a genetic component because it often runs in families, but lifestyle and movement patterns also play a huge role in how symptoms show up. Even if you have a family history of scoliosis, focusing on alignment and strength training can dramatically change your outcome.

 

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Scoliosis Surgery: When Is It Considered?

Scoliosis surgery is usually reserved for severe spinal curvatures (typically over 40–50 degrees) or cases where lung or organ function is at risk. For most people, surgery isn’t necessary - and it comes with risks, limitations, and long recovery times.

That’s why MoveU exists: to give you the tools to avoid surgery by strengthening your body, correcting imbalances, and learning to move in alignment. Our upcoming Scoliosis Program is built to help you stay in control of your spine without the scalpel.

 

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Take Control of Your Movement

Scoliosis doesn’t have to mean giving up the activities you love. With the right training, you can strengthen, stabilize, and move confidently for life.

 

If you’re ready to take control of your alignment and stop letting scoliosis call the shots, join the MoveU Membership and get access to our full library of programs—including the upcoming Scoliosis Program.

 

With our free 7 day trial, you can sign-up for $0 today. What do you have to lose?

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