Comments on: my back hurts because of my scoliosis. what should I do? http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do Tips and ideas regarding lower back pain and treatment. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:33:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: eilonwy82971 http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do/comment-page-1#comment-144 eilonwy82971 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:29:19 +0000 http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do#comment-144 There are three main categories of treatment for scoliosis: observation, bracing, and surgery based on the severity of the curve and the chances of the curve getting worse. At 18 you are probably done growing. If the curve is <40 degrees, it is not likely to get worse later in life. Scoliosis is not typically associated with back pain. Ask your spine doctor to check the status of your scoliosis. Following the appropriate medical work-up, ask for a PT evaluation, so you can be placed on an appropriate PT program. Phase 1 focuses on education, posture, and flexibility to decrease pain. Phase 2 emphasizes strength and fitness activities to improve function by working on your core muscles. Most reputable gyms will usually offer a complimentary tour with a trainer when you sign up. You could talk with them about your problem areas (back fat) and concerns (don't hurt the spine) while you learn about the equipment and programs the offer. My bottom curve does ache now and then, I'm supposed to take 1-2 Alleve at bed time, but us nurses are awful patients, so I don't do it regularly. There are three main categories of treatment for scoliosis: observation, bracing, and surgery based on the severity of the curve and the chances of the curve getting worse. At 18 you are probably done growing. If the curve is <40 degrees, it is not likely to get worse later in life.

Scoliosis is not typically associated with back pain. Ask your spine doctor to check the status of your scoliosis. Following the appropriate medical work-up, ask for a PT evaluation, so you can be placed on an appropriate PT program. Phase 1 focuses on education, posture, and flexibility to decrease pain. Phase 2 emphasizes strength and fitness activities to improve function by working on your core muscles.

Most reputable gyms will usually offer a complimentary tour with a trainer when you sign up. You could talk with them about your problem areas (back fat) and concerns (don’t hurt the spine) while you learn about the equipment and programs the offer.

My bottom curve does ache now and then, I’m supposed to take 1-2 Alleve at bed time, but us nurses are awful patients, so I don’t do it regularly.

]]> By: West Virginia Gal http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do/comment-page-1#comment-145 West Virginia Gal Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:29:19 +0000 http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do#comment-145 You may have to have corrective surgery where they put a rod along your spine to help support it. Doing nothing will only make your back problems worse. Contact an Orthopedic Doctor & check your options. You may have to have corrective surgery where they put a rod along your spine to help support it. Doing nothing will only make your back problems worse. Contact an Orthopedic Doctor & check your options.

]]> By: Aimee D http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do/comment-page-1#comment-146 Aimee D Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:29:19 +0000 http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do#comment-146 umm.... well my bestie has scoliosis and she got poles in her back to help it. when it hurts her she puts deep heat on, or there's that stuff you can get on prescription, she uses that too. ask your doctor. i think it hurts because the curvature of your spine pushes your organs around and stuff. and also your spine is weak, so it's probably more susceptible to pain than normal. good luck!!! umm….

well my bestie has scoliosis and she got poles in her back to help it.

when it hurts her she puts deep heat on, or there’s that stuff you can get on prescription, she uses that too. ask your doctor.

i think it hurts because the curvature of your spine pushes your organs around and stuff. and also your spine is weak, so it’s probably more susceptible to pain than normal.

good luck!!!

]]> By: Scott B http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do/comment-page-1#comment-147 Scott B Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:29:19 +0000 http://www.lumbarbacksupport.net/back-support-brace/my-back-hurts-because-of-my-scoliosis-what-should-i-do#comment-147 How many degrees does your curve measure? Your answer affects which of the options below will be good for you. If I were you, I'd see my family doctor for a back exam. If (s)he says you have scoliosis, get a referral to see a scoliosis specialist. Any doctor without the specialized training doesn't have the expertise to treat scoliosis. You have only a few choices, assuming that you have structural scoliosis. o You can exercise - that strengthens your core muscles which may reduce pain or help keep pain away, but it won't treat your curve. o You can wear a brace - They are supposed to keep your curve from getting worse, or at least slow down the speed at which your curve is increasing. They usually don't fix your curve. ***Bracing is only effective if your curve is around 25-40 degrees and you are still growing.*** o pain management - There are many meds that are either taken by themselves or in combination with other meds. The key is to keep your pain doc informed when something isn't working (after giving it a reasonable chance to work). This should be done only if surgery isn't possible or you still have problems even after surgery. o Surgery - This is done usually if your curve is greater than 50 degrees or it is increasing fast enough that there's little doubt that the curve will soon be greater than 50 degrees. This is the treatment you get when all else fails. How many degrees does your curve measure? Your answer affects which of the options below will be good for you.

If I were you, I’d see my family doctor for a back exam. If (s)he says you have scoliosis, get a referral to see a scoliosis specialist. Any doctor without the specialized training doesn’t have the expertise to treat scoliosis.

You have only a few choices, assuming that you have structural scoliosis.

o You can exercise – that strengthens your core muscles which may reduce pain or help keep pain away, but it won’t treat your curve.

o You can wear a brace – They are supposed to keep your curve from getting worse, or at least slow down the speed at which your curve is increasing. They usually don’t fix your curve. ***Bracing is only effective if your curve is around 25-40 degrees and you are still growing.***

o pain management – There are many meds that are either taken by themselves or in combination with other meds. The key is to keep your pain doc informed when something isn’t working (after giving it a reasonable chance to work). This should be done only if surgery isn’t possible or you still have problems even after surgery.

o Surgery – This is done usually if your curve is greater than 50 degrees or it is increasing fast enough that there’s little doubt that the curve will soon be greater than 50 degrees. This is the treatment you get when all else fails.

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