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My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve

Spine Health | Last Active: 11 hours ago | Replies (26)
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@kre22

I’m 78 with a 52 degree curvature, still functional but the future scares me. I’ve been doing at home PT for years to try to prevent further curvature.
Wish you well.
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willow5 | @willow5 | 3 days ago

Hi -
It sounds like the PT is preventing further curvature? Would you mind sharing your exercises? I’m at at 30 to 35% curve. Would love for it to not get worse.

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sherrym25 | @sherrym25 | 11 hours ago

@kre22 I am very active with horses and other animals in a ranch, along with regular exercise, and my pain is getting worse. My surgeon told me that with age, and gravity, my curve will get worse as time goes by, as will my pain. I can’t live with a future that has me wanting to find some relief by sitting in the recliner even more than I do now.
Does your doctor monitor your curve with routine X-rays?
Wishing you all the best.

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