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I think squats and deadlifts should be manditory exercises for those with a scoliosis, with one provision: the base of the scoliosis must be balanced. Scoliosis can be caused by many things. In my experience, there really is no such thing as an idiopathic scoliosis. "Idiopathic" does not mean "cause unknown." It means some lazy asshole didn't know where to look. Anyway, I digress.
If the scoliosis is caused by a short leg, a wedged sacral plateau, wedged L5, or other asymmetry, then it can be balanced with a combination of heel lifts or a built up shoe on one side, and adjustments to key areas.
Bone is a dynamic tissue. It responds to stress and builds itself up according to where stress is being applied. Many times, there is an asymmetry early on in childhood and during the rapid growth phase, bone grows according to asymmetrical stress being applied to it. This is how a scoliosis progresses. However, the opposite is true. Balance the base of the scoliosis, load the spine to stimulate new bone growth, and exercise the muscles on either side to balance the pull.
My patients who have a scoliosis are recommended to squat and deadlift in addition to the treatment and therapies they receive in my office.
However, if the asymmetry in the spine, pelvis or leg length has not been addressed and you are still operating with an unlevel base, then loading the spine could cause a progression of the curve. It all depends on what the cause of your scoliosis is, and what it currently looks like.