- The Hundred is the signature Pilates move for strengthening the abdominal muscles. This exercise is performed by lying on the back with the legs pointed in the air. Arms are at the side of the body and flap up and down. Individuals with scoliosis can modify this move by bending their knees at a 90 degree angle.
- Just as the move suggests, individuals performing this Pilates exercise for scoliosis are on their stomachs with their arms and legs out and slightly lifted off the floor. They flap their arms as if they are swimming in a body of water. This move is particularly for the back.
- This Pilates move feels as if the spine is being massaged. Individuals start by lying on their backs with their arms stretched above their heads. In precise motions, they slowly roll up to a sitting position, reaching for the feet. This move helps lengthen the spine and improve flexibility.
- For the side kick, individuals lie on the floor with their legs either straight or slightly in front of them. Lift the leg, moving it back and forth, two counts going forward and one count going back. This move works the legs and actually helps strengthen the lower back at the same time.
- This Pilates exercise for scoliosis requires that individuals sit on the floor with their legs positioned like a mermaid's tail. Basically, their legs are bent around the side of the body, with one hand on the ankles. The other hand is place on the floor, opposite the legs. Individuals lift the hand on the ankles over their heads along with their bodies, stretching and lengthening the muscles and stretching the oblique muscles. This move is usually performed at the end of a Pilates workout.
