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I am almost 60 y/o. I found out I have a moderate curve (that has since gotten a little worse) about 15 years ago when I went to a chiropractor for headaches. Every time I've mentioned it to a doctor it's been waved off. Granted, I have never seen a doctor specifically BECAUSE of my scoliosis, but all the same it seems to be regarded as a malady that is accepted and not addressed. It's not referenced as a cause or relation to my chronic back pain, which is located where thoracic meets lumbar. I've also got new ongoing lumbar pain, going on six months. Could this really be due to my scoliosis? I realize this sounds naive; it's just never been offered as a reason for any pain. I have "mild" spinal osteoporosis and seem to be constantly told I need to strengthen my core. I seem to have always had a weak back. Can someone explain the cause/effect relationship of scoliosis to back pain, especially in the context of osteoporosis or muscle weakness? Much appreciated!
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I’m told that as the spine develop, it’s very possible that it pinches the nerves. In my case I have constant lower back pain, pain that runs along my left side and into my foot. The orthopedic people that I’ve consulted with tells me it’s all connected. I’m now, for the first time, starting a pt program which helps with the alignment and hopefully helps to stop it at least slows it down
On this chat site someone had a surgery unlike any of heard about. I haven’t wanted to go the surgery route but would consider it now if the pt isn’t effective. There’s a memo on this site which speaks to both options if you want to scroll through. I found a scoliosis pt specialist near me so I’m hopeful.
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My primary didn’t really have much to say about this disease. I’ve learned more on this site about possible treatments. The physical therapy that I’ve had on and off over the past 4 years hasn’t helped at all. Since I’m exploring PT specifically designed for scoliosis I think traditional back therapy could be detrimental. I don’t know it for sure but traditional therapy seems to want to move me in ways that are the opposite of what I’m going to try. Looks like trying to align the spine in a counter position makes more sense but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ll let you know how it goes. The spine can’t be shifted at this point but movement in the opposite way of the curvature seems to make sense. Just being aware of my posture helps. When I’m tired I can realize how much I’m favoring the pain and then I coach myself to stand and walk straighter. Strange as it sounds, when I straighten myself it does relieve the pain somewhat. It’s just hard to do when I’m tired which this whole thing does to me.