I just found out I have scoliosis what can I do for the pain?!
Question: I do certain excerses that strengthen my back and some times I'll take a muscle relaxer for the pain.
Answers: I do certain excerses that strengthen my back and some times I'll take a muscle relaxer for the pain.
i wish i knew
i have it to
& i just try to ignore the pain
but some days it's excruciating.
sometimes doing some back exercises to strengthen your back muscles helps a little
Welcome to the club, my mom has it and passed it on to my sister and I. I have known that I have had it since I was little and all I can really do for the pain is deal with it and take some ibuprofin. There are also exercises that you can do to help with the pain and strengthen the back, I would ask your doctor about them or do a search online. One thing that has helped me is when doing certain things that I know will hurt my back (like shoveling, or things where I have to bend over) I try to do it over time...like take lots of little breaks or else the pain just builds and builds.
What type of Scoliosis and what degree of curvature?
You haven't given us enough information. It would be helpful to know how old you are, where your curve is, how big the curve is, where the pain is, and what you're doing currently for the pain.
If the pain happens only when you're trying to sleep, then perhaps you have disc problems and could use a quilt rolled up into a cylinder and placed behind your knees while you sleep on your back (keeps the knees up and the back curved a bit).
If you're not seeing one already, you need to see a scoliosis specialist. The specialist may recommend PT or a specific set of exercises. If you are still growing and your curve is in the right range, a brace may also be recommended. If your curve is greater than 45 degrees, surgery may be in your future. You may get a prescription to see a pain management doctor.
If surgery isn't recommended, exercising to strengthen your core muscles would be good. Many people like swimming (my favorite), yoga, or pilates. Leg lifts and crunches (not sit-ups) are good for the abs and back muscles.
So as you can see, there are many possibilities, but seeing the scoliosis specialist is your first step.