What should i do about my scoliosis at 25 ?
(I know I should ask an expert but I feel discouraged and want some immediate advice)
(any suggestions on where to go? I’m in los angeles.)
I’m now 25 years old. I have an S curve. I’ve never had any treatment. I had some horrible Dr.s that never really helped me with my scoliosis and just said I was fine. Most of the curve happened in my teens. the curve was about 30 when I was 18. My Dr said It was probably done curving and for me to just do some exercises he showed me in his office really quick ! :(
Well, now I’m 25 and the curve is 35 upper back and like 15 lower. I don’t really feel pain ever but I’m scared I’m going to curve more and then very badly when I get older (like menopause and later?!)
I hate how my left shoulder blade sticks way out, it looks like I have a hump back already!
What should I do? Could a brace do anything at this point? I feel like the curve is getting worse but Dr. doesn’t believe me.
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Go with your doctors advice, not the advice of people on the internet. If you don’t like the doctor you have now, find a new one, but you should listen to a medical professional.
Well, I have scoliosis also (a fairly mild case) and I’ve been to two chiropractors (some people will say they’re not doctors, whatever) and they both did the same thing: assigned exercises for me to do.
A lot of the slumping is caused by an imbalance in the core muscles. A doctor will likely identify which muscle groups need to be developed and assign some exercises for you to do a few times a week. They really, truly help and if you do a good job you will see a difference within a few weeks.
Also they’ll probably tell you to swim more. If they don’t, do it anyway. Swimming is probably the best exercise for your back (and everything else) and it’s fun.
I think you should take a look at this site and see if this information helps you.
It takes a different approach from the wait and see.
I am so sorry. I wish you luck. Don’t give up. Keep searching for a doctor who will work with you and listen to you.
thanks guys :)
I have started to swim now! Hopefully it will help then! :)
I’m going to go see a chiropractor , I just need to fined a good one first…
Swim, like swim laps, regularly. It streches the body, can allieviate back problems, some. Not to mention I recently read that there is like a considerable increase in longevity for men or woman, who incorpoate swimming into the excercise routines.
I have a mild scoliosis (18˚) and I have been plagued all my adult life. I now do stretched designed for me by a PT (Rx needed) and walk on the treadmill every other day.
I used to love swimming laps but now hate the chlorine.
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I have, on the advice of two young with-it doctors, upped my daily intake of vitamin D3 to 4000IU. On the occasional days that I forget or drop the gel tab on floor by mistake, I get a nagging lower back ache.
My dermatologist takes that dose for his fibromyalgia and swears he feels better. I know that I do.
thanks everyone. I’m going to a new dr now. Hopefully I can get some better treatment soon :)
Swim, Yoga, Shark Fin Soup
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