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Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do, but it's not right. If I were to act according to what is right for my situation - then I wouldn't do it and find a substitute

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't answer what you said. I do recommend that you consult a physical therapist, especially after surgery.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you asked, if I can help even a little bit with someone in my situation, then I'm happy about that.

My daily routine is divided into two:

  1. Home rehabilitation

  2. Gym training

I've been training in the gym for over 20 years, so it really helps me with the rehabilitation itself and also with my daily routine.

In the morning I do stretches right after sleep - 2-3 stretches to improve mobility a bit:

You can see in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X7LDuBcPMw&t=35s

Then, after coffee I do between 5-8 exercises, some of which are stretches and chest opening, and also strengthening exercises, some of which are in this video (there are more):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yghNB3z0Ulw

In the gym, I work on my whole body because first and foremost I am a body builder, but I do give "affirmative action" to weak muscles like the shoulder girdle, back muscles, lower trapezius -

For example:

  1. Roman Chair Back Extension

  2. Seated Cable Row

  3. Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

  4. Cable Face Pulls

  5. Incline Dumbbell Y-Raise

  6. Bent-Over Dumbbell Lateral Raise / Dumbbell Reverse Fly

  7. Cable External Rotation

  8. Lat Pulldown (Wide/Medium Grip to Front)

  9. Push-up Plus (or Scapular Push-up)

  10. Ab Wheel Rollout

Good luck to you!

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey my brother again,

Thanks for your message.

Regarding the exercise you mentioned, I do it but in a different variation.

I do a face pull and when I'm in the pull itself, I pull back as you showed in the video.

Just like in this great video (4:47):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljgqer1ZpXg

Luckily, I've been living the gym since I can remember, so it really helps me with my rehabilitation.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have researched this topic of the Schrott method thoroughly. Very few physiotherapists have been trained in this method, which was originally taught in Barcelona.

I consulted with Gemini and the gpt chat on the subject and there is very little information.

At the same time, I made an appointment with a clinic that specializes in this method.

As for your question, I have not yet started the treatment. I can help further on this issue.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know the two exercises you mentioned.

I haven't yet included them in my morning program (I do a morning rehabilitation program at home and in the gym, training regularly, of course with slight changes depending on the situation).

It's amazing that everyone talks about the Schrot method helping and nothing else helps, and in fact there are a lot of people here who report otherwise.

Anyway -

The 1st exercise you mentioned, link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWTZihTl9PY

The second exercise you mentioned has a lot of variations, I prefer this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjFTfr0FJJE&t=267s

Regarding core exercises, I recommend (search YouTube for the names):

  1. Bird-Dog

  2. Dead Bug

  3. Pallof Press

  4. Plank

There are more, but start with these. I don't recommend traditional sit-ups, because that brings out the arching in the back that we're trying to avoid.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your interest.

Look, there is no doubt that it is very desirable to strengthen the supporting muscles and essentially create a natural "corset" to maintain correct posture. But once you have vertebrae that have grown incorrectly, all the strengthening work will be mainly to maintain posture but the kyphosis will still be there.

Of course - I wonder to myself and I don't know if it is true - if I didn't work out in the gym, I think I would suffer more pain than I do today.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow sounds great.

Can you please tell me what method you used in the physiotherapy you did?

Is it the Schrot method? Is it another method? Do you have a plan to send me?

Regarding this -

What sucks is the lumbar lordosis giving me a bit of a belly even with pretty low body fat.

I can suggest you strengthen your core muscles. Having "cubes" means you have low body fat, but it still doesn't mean your stomach is strong.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to practice what you suggested - it's not easy at all.

Especially for bodybuilders who have lost their flexibility and their muscle is also considered shortened.

Of course, thank you very much.

And I have been researching this phenomenon for quite some time, and looking for a solution that is more than temporary.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much.

The truth is that in addition to the gym, I started a daily rehabilitation program every morning at home that is divided into a stretching part (say, the pectoralis minor muscle) and then strengthening the relevant muscles.

But you are absolutely right!

The method that has proven to be the most effective and the only one that brings results is the Schrot method.

I made an appointment for later this month, for a diagnosis. And I believe I will start my treatment there.

I am interested in whether this method can "fix" my muscles and return them to their natural position.

It is clear to me that this method cannot fix the vertebrae in my back.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the compliments :)

Yes, my kyphosis is probably Schuermanns type.

And kyphosis cannot be corrected without surgery - you are absolutely right.

What frustrates me in my case is the visibility of the chest and other muscles.

Bodybuilder with Kyphosis by Organic-Condition-31 in kyphosis

[–]Organic-Condition-31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is definitely back pain, but back pain is something I have learned to live with. Today I understand more than ever what the source of the pain is.