i have scoliosis and i went to the doctor and she said that she cant refer me to any specialist cuz my degree isnt big enough. (my spine is like curved in 2 places and the degrees are 15 and 10) so i was wondering if any of u guys has heard something or know a way how to straighten the spine out. like are there any stretches u can do or something. cuz it really is awful to have scoliosis, im serious, i can never feel comfortable around people-always have to really worry about it.
2006-07-11 17:44:21 · 12 answers · asked by lnhotie 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
For your degree of curvature I would suggest to ask your doctor to show you some stretches to do. If it gets above 30 degrees than you will be put in a brace which is the worst thing ever, trust me on this I wore one for two years IT SUCKS! Anyways if it gets above fifty degrees than the doctor will start talking operation. I had to have this done and it really hurts! But enough about me for you I would suggest those stretches, they don't hurt, REALLY :) Good luck!
2006-07-20 10:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have scoliosis in 2 places, as well. Usually the doctor will give you stretches to do. I would recommend actually doing them. I never did and regret it now. My sister had a surgery to straighten hers out. They put a metal rod in her back. Going to a chiropractor can help with the pain. There really aren't any ways (non-surgical) to straighten it, but if you do your stretches and keep your back muscles strong it may not get any worse.
2006-07-12 00:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by ChaCha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Te adn Fifteen. Honey thats nothing. There are excersizes you can do, but it wount correct it farther than that. You cant even brace until you are 20-25 degrees. More people have it than you think too. One in ten people do. I had curves of 72 and 60 before I had to have surgery to correct it, so seriously, dont worry about it.
2006-07-12 00:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have scoliosis and osteoarthritis. Be glad that yours isn't severe! I would suggest a chiropractor. They will do a full exam, to include x-rays, and releive the tension and stress surrounding the curvature. It's painful to start, but I couldn't live without it!
2006-07-12 00:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually give you some kind of back brace. Don't worry about it so much. Ask your doctor to let you see a specialist anyway, so you can get treated quickly.
2006-07-12 00:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by cookiecrumbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked in Neurology and most times a neurosurgeon is consulted. If you need surgery like most do, you can get second opinions from other clinicsl (Wisest call)
2006-07-12 01:11:55 · answer #6 · answered by Sheryl D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the specialist because the wrong exercise will make it worse.
2006-07-12 00:50:26 · answer #7 · answered by A very shy stylist 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of people wearing a type of back brace that is supposed to help.
2006-07-12 00:50:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex girlfriend had it, hers was really bad, she wore a back brace to try and correct it for 4 years.
2006-07-12 00:49:55 · answer #9 · answered by Hauss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a girl that had to have surgery for her scoliosis...but other than that, I don't know what to tell you!! Sorry...
2006-07-12 00:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by krazy_gal04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋