Q. Yoga: What poses are recommended for someone with upper back pain due to scoliosis?

For someone experiencing upper back pain due to scoliosis, poses that may be beneficial for relieving discomfort and strengthening the affected area include modified Upward Facing Dog, Cat-Cow stretches, Reclined Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana), Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Low Lunge with Twist, Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana) and Child’s pose.

Modified Upward Facing Dog is a great pose to alleviate tightness in the mid-back muscles caused by scoliosis. Place your hands on the ground beneath your shoulders, fingers spread wide. Gently press into your palms to lift your torso away from the ground while simultaneously pressing down with your legs as low as you can go without pain or aggravating any existing discomfort. You should feel a gentle stretching of the spine and chest muscles here—stay for 10 breaths before releasing back down onto all fours in tabletop position.

Cat-Cow stretches are another great way to stretch out an upper back affected by scoliosis pain. Start on all fours in tabletop position with wrists underneath shoulders and knees beneath hips. Inhale as you roll open through chest towards cow pose – exhale gently arching spine into cat curve as you draw navel up towards spine & soften chin toward chest; Repeat 5–10 times for optimal benefits at least once a day if not twice!

Reclined Bound Angle Pose is also recommended for easing tension in an upper back afflicted by scoliosis pain due to its ability to passively stretch and lengthen tight muscles around thoracic vertebrae: Begin seated with legs stretched out ahead of body so feet form 90 degree angle; start reclining backward until finding comfortable spot between fully folded & relaxed flat out on floor—shoulders/arms may come off ground but ultimately settle where most comfortable; time spent here allows fluid flow through spinal discs while promoting deep relaxation which helps reduce stress & anxiety both directly related symptoms experienced when living w/scoliosis induced chronic neck/upperbackpain!

Cobra Pose offers physical relief from neck/upperback stiffness often associated w/scoliosis; lay belly down on mat keeping feet close together then use strength of arms extended alongside body too push upwards creating crescent shape from spinae muscular contraction -slower movements best allowing each vertebrae increase extension gradually over time -repeat multiple times which increases flexibility & range motion thru rotation aiming improve spinal stability during challenging positions such staying seated longer periods!

Low Lunge With Twist is believed help strengthen lower back along supporting full spinal movement opening them throughout twist due postural support provided front knee meanwhile relaxing hip complex common problem areas those dealing w/scoliogenic issues iow muscle imbalance caused curvature changes alignment; start standing both arms reaching high above head then hinge forward bring right foot behind rest left knee transitioning lunge twist turning head toward opposite arm hold 30 seconds repeat other side minimum 2–3 reps each session once per day see results long run!

Finally emphasize benefits Spinexpose Salamba Bhujango aka classic Yoga posture helping facilitate energy flow entire while practicing mindfulness thereby improving quality life sufferers Chronic Scoliogenic Upper Back Pain ensure follow proper technique place bolster padding under hands if needed special considerations create environment safe positive atmosphere healing occurs overtime just like anything else takes patience dedication before feeling real relief degree soreness disappears completely!