Bone health and scoliosis

My daughter in law, with mild scoliosis, uses topical Diclofenac for pain. She is a nurse practitioner, so she knows her meds, and her work has put stress on her back so she has had to deal with the pain. She likes the topical analgesics because they bypass your stomach and reduce those issues with stomach irritation.
Diclofenac is the main ingredient in Voltaren. You can get this OTC in most pharmacies and some groceries.
Voltaren Active Ingredients: Diclofenac sodium (NSAID†) 1% (equivalent to 0.93% diclofenac) - Arthritis pain reliever. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

Thank you. I am using it and it helps but not so much. Thanks for replying

Thanks for your information too. I have scoliosis and had a Kyroplasty done also. Kyroplasty was done on an old break, but the Pain Management doctor did the surgery anyway. It was profits for the pain management establishment. Did absolutely nothing to help me. No doctor update after surgery either. They were a scary medical establishment the manner in which they treated me. Waste of my time and pain. I don't have a good doctor to monitor my back either. Doctors today in Pima County, AZ are horrid. I try to manage it myself and do what I can. I try to get to the gym to do silversneaker program. Do what I can around my home. Only able to take walks, about 2 blocks. I will try the Voltaren. Any side effects I should be aware of.

If you can find a certified Schroth Method physical therapist in your area, that might be helpful. The method is specific to scoliosis. Practitioners are hard to find though and most often, they do not accept insurance so they are expensive. But you don't need to see them regularly, just enough appts for you to learn the exercises to practice on your own. You're supposed to do the exercises daily for about 30 minutes to have positive results. It won't eliminate your scoliosis but the goal is to elongate, reduce the curve or at the very least, forestall progression. The exercises are not muscle-building exercises, just lengthening exercises along with using the breath to expand.

Here's some info on the method:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/scoliosis/schroth-method-for-scoliosis

Here is a list of practitioners across the country:
https://schrothptsintheus.com/

Thank you so much for that information. I will try to find someone who practices this method. I appreciate you taking the time.
Have a great day

Yes, I have seen this method in my research, but my Medicare Advantage Insurance only allowed 4 physical therapist appointments and that was with a plain physical therapist. With the costs of all the increases in the past 3 years auto insurances, HOA, property taxes, etc.., these increases depleted my income to not be able to afford much of anything to give myself proper care. These past 3 years in this country have been a struggle for many people.

Also wanted to mention CBD cream as a topical for reducing pain and helping with sleep.

Good morning. Thank you so much for this “heads up”. Fortunately I found two practiconers (?) in my area. My doc is looking into them today. I will welcome the chance to see if they can help.

oh that's wonderful! Hope they accept your insurance. If by chance you are in Portland Oregon, there is one DPT at OHSU that is Schroth certified and accepts insurance. She's the only one I know of that does.

These two that I’ve found are located in Holland, and Grand Rapids, Mi, both within 30 to 45 minutes from me. Don’t know about insurance yet but I’ll still give it a try if my doc gets good information. 😊