Im 16 and have scoliosis, will it get better?!
Question: Im 16 and have scoliosis, will it get better!?
im 16 and play basketball, baseball, and soccer for my high school and am constantly active!. i had a check up and the doc said i had scoliosis and a 12 degree curve in my spine!. it kinda caught me off guard because it didnt seem it would happen to a person like me!. just wondering if it will realign or get worse!. she said i still have a few inches of growth but will this stop me from certain activities or anything, cuz i totally wanna lead my life like i have been or that would suck!.
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Depends o if she braces you or not!. If you are braced, the refs won't let you play!. But some braces are only worn at night!. And at 12-degrees she may just observe you until you are done growing!.
Be sure you consult a spine doctor (either orthopedic or neurosurgeon)!. I don't trust chiropractors!. I've been adjusted twice and both times hurt worse afterwards!. Also, as a nurse I've cared for patients ho had nerve damage from a chiropractor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Be sure you consult a spine doctor (either orthopedic or neurosurgeon)!. I don't trust chiropractors!. I've been adjusted twice and both times hurt worse afterwards!. Also, as a nurse I've cared for patients ho had nerve damage from a chiropractor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
White Kid,
What sex are you!. If you are a girl, you are probably done growing!. You may be able to deal with a 12 degree curve!. I would ask your doctor!. Most orthopedic surgeon do not enter into spine surgery lightly!. It is a big surgery with big risks!. I would talk to pediatric orthopedic surgeon and make a decision based on their imput!. Good luck, if you have any questions let me know!.
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What sex are you!. If you are a girl, you are probably done growing!. You may be able to deal with a 12 degree curve!. I would ask your doctor!. Most orthopedic surgeon do not enter into spine surgery lightly!. It is a big surgery with big risks!. I would talk to pediatric orthopedic surgeon and make a decision based on their imput!. Good luck, if you have any questions let me know!.
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I know sixteen year olds that have scoliosis, the one im thinking of is actually doing better!. It was one of those got worse then got better!. I dont know about the math or medicine behind it!. I think your ok!. again it might get better, but with technology and medicine where they are you should be fine no matter what!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You're cool dude!.
I went to high school with a girl who was diagnosed with the same thing!. She was in a brace for her freshman and sophomore years but, was later the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I went to high school with a girl who was diagnosed with the same thing!. She was in a brace for her freshman and sophomore years but, was later the captain of the varsity cheerleading squad!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
it wont stop you but it will get worse if you dont get it fixed!. one of my friends older brothers had it and had to get 2 rods in his back!. after he stood about 2 inches taller than before but his was much worse than yoursWww@Answer-Health@Com
Nah!.!.!.you are fine- I am twice your age and have always had it --and I have a sore spot usually only if I touch it or bump it against something otherwise I wouldn't know I had it nor would anyone else!Www@Answer-Health@Com