I have a nephew who was diagnosed with scoliosis when in high school. In order to counteract the effects of the spinal curvature, he began learning to how to strengthen his core and maintain his flexibility. In the last few years he started rock climbing. Sometimes he free climbs, other times bouldering. With each obstacle he confronts, he must grip rough surfaces, cling to small ledges, trusting in the safety belay around his waste while keeping his focus upward. Rock cl