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Is there a procedure for scoliosis for seniors?

Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 8 10:58am | Replies (11)

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I have it too but any bone and back surgery at our age ( I’m 2 years younger) is not going to be recommended. We can’t really contemplate the changes that would be experienced in long recovery and loss of quality of life. Maybe swimming and other recommended light physical exercise or adaptive PT will alleviate some of the discomfort and increase stamina.

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I’ve had scoliosis since childhood and I’m 78 now. I would not recommend surgery at this age but I did recently have effective PT. The most important suggestion I can offer is to keep moving. Even chair exercises are important and better than no exercise. Just walking in your home from one room to another is significant. Don’t underestimate the importance of movement. Some say movement causes more pain, but in the overall scheme of things, you have to move and you will see improvement. Good luck and take care.