My moms scoliosis is so bad that she is 3" shorter than she should be and it's getting worse all the time. Her X-rays are scary and it has gotten so her ribs are now moving inward towards the front of her body. She's done braces, chiropractor which after going to her ortho doc he said could cause even more damage. Hers is so bad that the only solution would be putting rods in her back which has a down time of at least 6 months but more likely longer for her age. It's compressed discs which has led to pain in her legs from nerves being compressed. She goes in every 3 months or do to have a few nerves burned to ease the pain and also gets shots in her back I think maybe cortisol, I dunno. She religiously checked my brother and I every month growing up and checks dd all the time too. I have a slight curvature in my neck but luckily it hasn't caused any pain do far. Before she got really bad the doctors had her exercising regularly and lifting weights in a few specific exercises to help strengthen her core. It's sad to see her move like a little old lady when she wants to be so active. Even an hour of housework can do her in. She's only 54.
Post by averyjessup on Oct 31, 2013 0:04:42 GMT -5
I don't have scoliosis but I'm a Pilates instructor and get lots of clients sent to me from physical therapists to work on numerous types of back/spine issues, including scoliosis. I'd highly recommend doing classical Pilates. Going to bed but feel free to PM me if you have questions.
Yes, one large curvature in the mid to low back with another in the very low back. It was once referred to as 'big c with a small s'...but it's only moderate. Combined with my hypermobility it is a bitch. My back hurts essentially every day, in varying degrees. Today I moved tables at work, so I am at about a 5...discomfort but not pain.
Twin!
Mine was diagnosed at 17 1/2 y.o. I was told that it was too late to correct (?) by a year since I had already stopped growing. Only manage. It's been a hurting back for all my life it seems.
Managing has been so-so with years of chiropractic care, stretching etc.
Now I also have RA located in my spine so I feel like I'm back to square one.
Maybe that's what it was...when I was 16 they said I had stopped growing too.
Yoga and physical therapy to strengthen my core help me. For some weird reason, my discomfort got better after my first pregnancy (and I got a bit taller, lol). Let's see what happens this time.
Mine was diagnosed at 17 1/2 y.o. I was told that it was too late to correct (?) by a year since I had already stopped growing. Only manage. It's been a hurting back for all my life it seems.
Managing has been so-so with years of chiropractic care, stretching etc.
Now I also have RA located in my spine so I feel like I'm back to square one.
Maybe that's what it was...when I was 16 they said I had stopped growing too.
Weird, when I had my spinal fusion and rod put in I had to have x rays of my growth plates that showed that I was no longer growing. They would not do the surgery until then because of the damage that could be caused by rods that can't grow with your spine. I still have my rods and you can see them under my skin between my shoulder blades. Its gross.
Post by Jalapeñomel on Oct 31, 2013 10:09:51 GMT -5
This is dumb, but I've complained for years about how my bra straps don't stay up. Now I am wondering if the curvature in my back has anything to do with that.