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Degenerative scoliosis

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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.

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Thanks very much! With regard to exercising, are you limiting yourself to those exercises provided by the Schroth PT or have you found another resource? I happened to sign up for 3 classes for seniors offered by the local dept of recreation (bone builders, building strength with resistance bands, and steady strength) before I was told about my risk of spinal fracture. I'm not sure if those would be safe in terms of scoliosis but hopefully my Schroth PT can help.
With regard to weight lifting, what is your routine and where did you find help with this?
Thanks again, Judy