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Degenerative scoliosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 11, 2025 | Replies (28)

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Thanks so much for your reply! I'm glad you mentioned the Schroth method as I have my first appointment next week. I'm really looking forward to learning as much as possible from Schroth PT. I've also watched some YouTube videos and realize I need to improve my posture and body positioning.
Did you learn about how to improve your nutrition and to lift weights safely during Schroth PT or elsewhere?
Congratulations on starting HRT at 55 while you were still in the window of opportunity. It's wonderful that you have maintained your bone density for 7 years. Has your curve also remained stable over the years?

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I started HRT when I was 62. At that time, no one was talking about it and it took some convincing to get my doctor to prescribe. It's been very effective at maintaining my density along with everything else I'm doing. I only went to my Schroth practitioner once to learn the exercises and have been doing them on my own. I don't really know if my curve is stable. If it has progressed, it's likely a small amount as I don't feel like I look any different. At some point, I'll return for another session to make sure I'm doing the exercises correctly on my own and to measure my current curve. Schroth PT will only address your scoliosis with stretching and breathing exercises. They don't use weights so so you'll have to pursue that and the nutrition piece separately. If you're unsure of what to do about diet, it might be helpful to see a nutritionist. I've been "health conscious" for 50 years but the advice and knowledge changes over the years so you have to go with the tide, try and separate fact from influencer and make the changes that your body needs. A Mediterranean diet of whole foods seems to have staying power and the research to back it up so that's a good place to start. Get most of your nutrients from real food and then supplement if you need to fill in the gaps.