I am very happy to join in on a discussion about scoliosis. I have had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years and am now 57 years old. In 2004, I had a laminectomy and a discectomy on L4-L5....and since then, severe scoliosis has developed. My spine has two curves and a LOT of pain that has led to using a small electric scooter (called a Luggie) since I cannot walk distances.

I have tried many things for relief. In addition to my RA meds including Enbrel, Prednisone and anti-inflammatories, I am on Cymbalta, Hydrocodone and Fentenyl patches since the pain is so horrid. Acupuncture, massage therapy and yoga have all offered some relief.

But the BEST relief has been Rolfing! It has been an amazing process that is best described as deep tissue work on pressure points. I HIGHLY recommend this if you are suffering. Look it up on the internet and find a certified Rolfer. There are two groups who do this type of work: Rolfers and Structural Body Integrators. The people who do Rolfing, in my experience, are MUCH more effective in helping me. After seven sessions with a Rolfer, I am now able to walk a short distance -- and people are noticing that I am not bent to the side like I had been! Hooray!

I just ordered an infra-red heating pad from Amazon and it will arrive tomorrow - the infra-red heat is supposed to be more penetrating than a regular heating pad....so I keep trying "stuff".....anything to feel better!

I will look very forward to hearing what has worked for the rest of you! Thanks for sharing!
Vickie