How can you tell if you have scoliosis?!


Question: How can you tell if you have scoliosis?
I'm 16, 6'4 and i have stints of back pain and i'm 80% sure i have a spinal curvature, is there a sure-fire way i can know if i have scoliosis? Oh, and i can't see a chiropractor either because both my parents are out of state right now. I've been in a lot of pain the last 4 days though, they never last this long and i'm really worried.

Answers:

You need to go to the doctor to be 100% sure. If you do they can then refer you to a chiropractor. I don't think it matters about your age, just make sure you have some form of transport to get there and back. Most specialist doctors have long waiting lists so at least discuss all this with your GP and maybe make an appointment because if you do need parents to be with you, they'll probably be back before the appointment. Good luck!



Till your beloved parents return home please take care of yourself.

Sleep on a hard surface preferable on the floor without a pillow.

Bathe in warm water only.

Do not stoop backwards or bend forward.

Do not lift anything heavy.
Do not wash clothes.

See that you go to the toilet regularly even if you do not get the urge.

Avoid Red Meat , carrots and tomatoes.



Need an X-ray.

Talk to your school nurse. Or call your parents and see if you can't go to the ER. Or just try rest and over the counter pain pills and maybe an ice pack or a heating pad.



See your doctor who will arrange for you to have an xray,that is the only way it can be confirmed..................

Daughter has scoliosis




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