Scoliosis Support Group

Hi Danielle

I just want a bit of background really. How long have you had scoliosis? What was done for you at the time? How old are you now?

I developed scoliosis around 8 and between the ages of 9 to 16 i was in a plastic body brace upto 16 hours a day. I didnt wear it to bed. Once i stopped growing they took me out of it and then left me alone.

Message me anytime

Take care

Ice packs and a chiropractor. He does adjustments and can do needleless acupuncture. It really helps alot.

i find this confusing because when my curve was in the 20's they put me into a night brace to try and correct my curve and not let it progress. but that didn't work out for me so i went into the 50's and so i got spinal fusion with 2 rods....

Sorry you are having back pain. I had harrington rods fused in 1985 and have experienced increasing back pain over the years. I find mild exercise helps. Look for a good physical therapist to set up a exercise routine to follow. I also use a heating pad at night. keep your weight down and get proper nutrition. Swimming or hot tub is nice also.

I'm not really sure how long I've had scoliosis. When I was about 15, the doctors did a routine x-ray of my back (for spina bifida) and that's when they told me that I had scoliosis. I suspect I've had it longer than that, though.
As far as what's been done, other than x-rays, nothing. I think that the doctors think it's so minor that it needs nothing done. Also, I think they're more worried about the spina bifida since it's more severe.
I'm now 20 years old, and very tired of my back hurting, but also at a loss for what to do.

I don't need surgery either, but I do get back pain and I feel stiff sometimes. Try light excercizing, that may help.