- Jul 19, 2012
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Something I have always wondered is if stretching just one leg/side of your back can cause scoliosis. From doing a bit of research, scoliosis is believed to be caused by genetics or other unknown factors, and I think stretching can be one of these. In the past year, I have seen around 5 cheerleaders diagnosed with scoliosis, all flyers. It makes me wonder if it's from always pulling their scorpions etc on just the one leg, and thus only stretching half their back.
The reason I'm so worried about it is because although I am a base, I started stretching my scorpion about a year ago on just the one leg, before I knew what scoliosis was. After about 6 months, I found out about the importance of stretching both sides. I do now, but ever since I started stretching my scorp, I tumble crooked and my back is uneven. It doesn't hurt, but it's worrying.
Do you think cheerleading can be a cause of scoliosis when things are done incorrectly?
The reason I'm so worried about it is because although I am a base, I started stretching my scorpion about a year ago on just the one leg, before I knew what scoliosis was. After about 6 months, I found out about the importance of stretching both sides. I do now, but ever since I started stretching my scorp, I tumble crooked and my back is uneven. It doesn't hurt, but it's worrying.
Do you think cheerleading can be a cause of scoliosis when things are done incorrectly?