Scoliosis

[tbuzzell]

I have known I had scoliosis since the 7th grade. I was never treated for it and now suffer chronic pain. My scoliosis is a neuromuscular issue not a spinal deformity. Therefore, I am hyperflexible (double jointed). I see a chiro who was helped lessen the curvature from 28 degrees to 12 degrees in approximately 5 months. I look much better, but now have to work on correcting muscle imbalances.

Does anyone have scoliosis (abnormal curvature of the spine)? If so, what do you do to treat it?

 

[guest username]

Call me suspicious, but a lot of what chiropractors say patients suffer from can never be found on MRI's, CT's, or other x-rays when skilled radiologists or spine surgeons interpret the scans.

All I'm saying is be cautious of information given to you by a chiropractor. If in doubt, always get a second opinion.

(I'm not knocking chiropractors because some people find relief in them.)

 

[tbuzzell]

I agree 100% with you about Chiro's. I have seen a couple different one's and have not had great experiences with them. However, this guy I am seeing is the real deal. I have had x-ray's and MRI's and all have concluded the same thing this guy tells me. For goodness sakes, I went to John's Hopkins and they were not able to help me get rid of the pain except with nerve blocks.

The question is I am asking is if you have scoliosis and how did you treat it?

 

[musclemom]

I've got a little bit of everything, some scoliosis, straightening of the curve of the neck, bad lordosis of the lower back, a sacralized lumbar vertebra and degenerative disc disease in most of my spine.

Get a good bed (I highly recommend Tempurpedic), get a good pillow, stay active. If you keep your core muscles strong it can offset a lot of mechanical problems.

And form is KING when you have a fucked up back, you can't be sloppy. And there are some exercises you will not be able to do. You have to respect your body. Don't subject it to shit it doesn't like.