im 20..i have scoliosis, discovered it when i'm 15.. it does not seem serious and my doctor only advised me to swim to prevent it to curve more..
but now,.. it is 20degrees and i feel pain not only in my back.. but also on my arms, leg and joints.. it so uncomfortable and i can't sleep..
what would u suggest that i do?
the last time i've consulted on a specialist.. he just said my bones are mature nd the curvature will not progress and only prescribed some pain reliever..
plss help.. thank you so much!!
2007-05-13 23:28:39 · 6 answers · asked by otsowaloeyt 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
i have visited a chiropractor.. 3yrs ago.. i have had 10 sessions.. it has lessen the pain.. but after the 10 sessions.. i've stop because of my busy schedule..
is it advisable to again undergo with the treatment?..
what other things i can do to lessen the pain and prevent the curve from progressing?..
thanks for ol those who have given their time to answer.. it is a lot of help!
2007-05-14 15:04:45 · update #1
you need physiotherapy for them to help massage your muscles and help move the spine back gently and gradually - i had scholiosis (but it wasnt too bad)
go to a physiotherpaist or chirpractor and they should be able to help you out :)
hope that helps!
2007-05-13 23:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by Carla P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the type of scoliosis, chiro or physio will probably lessen the pain and may even lessen the degree of curvature *if* there's a neuro-muscular cause. Most scoliosis in young women is "primary" or "idiopathic" scoliosis, meaning that no-one really knows how it's caused, but it doesn't seem to have a muscle or nerve cause, nor is it caused by "bad posture".
Don't believe claims that acupuncture or anything else can cure the scoliosis, though - there's no reliable evidence of that, and even the major schools of acupuncture are very clear that it is a symptomatic treatment - of pain mainly, though there is evidence that it helps with some other problems - and has almost no effect on some underlying causes, idiopathic scoliosis included.
Basically, it's better to treat the symptoms than to try to fix the problem - which can cause further damage in the hands of an inexperienced or overconfident practitioner.
2007-05-14 01:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by bungy_heart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I advise you see a chiropractor as soon as possible. They specialize in spinal problems and would be able to help you not feel so much pain. I've enclosed a link where you can find a chiropractor in your area.
For now take a hot bath with 2c. of Epsom salts to help relieve the pain throughout your body.
To help relieve the pain take 500mg of calcium and magnesium twice daily.
If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77
2007-05-13 23:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scoliosis Sceening with upright mri rather then X-RAYS that give off dangerous Radiation Type in SCOLIOSIS on site search http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/upright_mri
2007-05-14 00:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Beverly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried a chiropractor ?
they will not take away your scoliosis, but the adjustment that they do MIGHT help take away your pain
do NOT let them adjust you unless they
take an X-Ray
(worked for me & I have a Mild case of scoliosis)
best of luck
2007-05-14 00:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by start 6-22-06 summer time Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest acupuncture. It will cure your scoliosis.
2007-05-14 00:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by Deirdre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋