Some patients will say that “I don’t like exercise” or “exercise is hard, just give me a pill I can take instead”. Surely it is far easier to take a pill for a problem and this surely would increase compliance. After all it takes seconds to take a pill every morning right? Then you find out that 70% of all patients who are prescribed medications do not take their medications as their doctor prescribed.

There is a lot of stigma around scoliosis. People see it as a life limiting condition. They have to protect their back, avoid heavy lifting and give up contact sports. Patients will come in and say:

“Look at how curved my back is; that’s not right!”

With the summer on the horizon and the prospect of warmer days coming, what better way to celebrate than picking up your fitness regime? Whether it's finally getting off the sofa to do some much needed exercises or if you're stepping up your training for an event, following these 6 tips will help you stay injury free.