Julieann,<br />
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Thanks for sharing your story. Although I've never had surgery for my<br />
scoliosis, I have considerable scoliosis in my back which has developed<br />
over the years following my back surgery for blown discs. I've found that<br />
a hip replacement on one side has considerably reduced the pain on that<br />
side and I'm looking forward to the same surgery in a few weeks on the<br />
other side. I know that my back is a mess, but for me, it seems that the<br />
hip replacements are strengthening the back while removing the pain. I<br />
don't totally understand the physics but I know they are significantly<br />
helpful for me.<br />
My husband is a massage therapist and I definitely find that massage<br />
helps 'soften' the muscles. By 'soften' I don't mean the muscles become<br />
weak instead they are encouraged to return to regular flexion. Do find a<br />
good well-trained therapist who understands the structure of muscles so<br />
she/he knows how to work on your particular body.<br />
Take care, eager to hear how it goes.<br />