What non-surgical methods can I use to help back pain from my scoliosis?

Question

I wore a brace for several years as a child and now that I'm in college I'm having lots od back pain. I need a solution!

Answer 1

Well you are likely getting a lot of pain from sitting on those hard chairs...nothing worse for ANY back let alone if you have scoliosis.

Best thing is to do exercises (stretches) to counter act the pressure. I don't think there is much to be done because your vertibrae are pressing on the discs and nerves and irritating them when you are in one position for much too long.

If you could make yourself more comfortable at school or even be able to stretch in between classes it might help. You're likely carrying a lot of weight around with you so you should get one of those roll along bags rather than a backpack. The added weight just makes your back worse I would think.

Sorry can't come up with more...do get physio if you can as it counteracts all the bad stuff happening during the week. Put warm/cold compresses on any sore spots.

Answer 2

Hi, well my mom has the same thing only she's 46 now and in very bad pain. My best friend had it. She was given the surgery, all they did was put a rod or pins in her back bone so that it would straighten. It did work. The Brace will work if you catch it early enough, I think. But you really need to get that fixed or it will get worse as you get older. Also take plenty of calcium, people who don't are at risk for Osteoperosis which is a depleation of the bone. My mom has that too. A chiropractor will bend your bones and crack them. Try to kinda loosen them up. Good luck!

Answer 3

Look into Hypnosis. Its an incredible way to control pain. I have two herniated disc's and two bulging disc's in my neck and its the only thing that has given me relief. I have refused surgery already.

Feel free to email me if you'd like more info because I am a hypnotist !