- it is not scoliosis, but bad posture so nothing very major\n- excercises and classes would be very helpful, if you please
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Have you tried Yoga or Pilates?  Can go on line and find sites to print exercises.  See site below.  Also, when at a desk or computer, be sure to sit up and suck in stomach and also while walking.
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Yes, see your doctor- he will do xrays to check out if you are getting this hump because of bone loss- (seriously, women are prone to this because of the calcium depletion).  He will give your exercises and he may right a script for a back brace- you will need to see an orthopedic surgeon for the brace.  Good luck and pull your shoulders back and sit up as straight as you can, when you can.
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Sounds to me like your back is out of place. I would go to a competent chiropractor and have him check you out.
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How about some stretching or strength exercises.  Those are the most important.  How about building up the bone mass to prevent it.  Old folks, like me, have to get off their a** and get moving.  It really does make a difference.  Prevention is the cure.
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I suffer an illness 'fibromyalgia' back pain i understand greatly...Work on your 'core strength'....pilates,yoga is just the best for relieving and strengthening your body allowing muscles to 'hold everything' in it place. Posture is also a factor also...basically your muscles in your back stabilse your body and posture!A major support to a healthy spine  :)...i wish you well ...a body that isnt working properly is a curse not to take light hearted   ...
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What is scoliosis?\nScoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine, or backbone. The bones that make up the spine are called the vertebrae. The degree of scoliosis ranges from mild to severe. Patients with milder curves may only need to visit their doctor for periodic observation. Persons with more severe scoliosis may require treatment.\n\nWho develops scoliosis?\nPeople of all ages can have scoliosis, but this article focuses on children and adolescents. Of every 1,000 children, 3 to 5 develop spinal curves that are considered large enough to need treatment. Adolescent idiopathic (of unknown cause) scoliosis is the most common type and appears after the age of 10. Girls are more likely than boys to have this type of scoliosis. \n\nSince scoliosis can run in families, a child who has a parent, brother, or sister with idiopathic scoliosis should be checked regularly for this condition by the family doctor.\n\nIdiopathic scoliosis can also affect children younger than 10 years of age, but this is very rare. Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis appears in children between the ages of 3 and 10. Early onset or infantile idiopathic scoliosis, which occurs in children less than 3 years old, is more common in Europe than in the United States.
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Treatment options are critical at this point.. You apparently have a structural problem (even at your young age), perhaps familial or congenital. Is something quite routinely seen, in the doctor of Chiropractic office. \n\nIt appears to be involving the sciatic nerve. You don't want it to grow into a full blown sciatica..as it is much worse than what you are experiencing at the moment. Suggest you take care of is asap.. as it will only progress..as the inflammatory process is already evident.\n\nBeen there, done that!!
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I have scoliosis, so my spine is curved in a backwards "S" shape. I wish so much that it were perfectly straight. It would make me about 3 inches taller and have less back problems.\n\nLuckily mine isn't so bad that you can see it when I'm wearing my clothes, but it's pretty obvious when I'm not. I wish I could say something superficial here like having bigger breasts, but if I only have one wish, it would be the straighter back!!
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scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine.  the treatment for scoliosis depends on the type of scoliosis, the degree of scoliosis, its progression and the age of the patient.  based on the information u gave, it seems your husband has adolescent scoliosis and probably progressive.  scoliosis can be treated nonsurgically using braces or surgically if severe progressive type or causing respiratory or neurologic embarassmant.  you have to consult an orthopaedic surgeon who does scoliosis corrections to check out the ideal treatment for your husband.
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Look for a Shriner's in your area I had Scolios when I was a child and my mom took me to a shriner's clinic where they really took care of the problem. Even if the Shriner's in your area doesn't tend to Osteo related issues, if they believe your case warrants help they'll transport you to their speciality facility that does treat it.
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i have the exact same diagnos (ostioarthritis)32 yearsold! go figure!. i am wondering if you are big breasted. not to get personal..but i am.. and to tell you the truth,i am in so much pain all the time!a burning feeling in the middle of my back. and it comes from big breast. but if you do not carry large breast then your problem could very well be from your scoliosis! i wish you well dear!
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i have scoliosis and it has become part of my life. dont let it get in your way. i dont
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dont worry! dont get soo freaked out.. scoliosis is very uncommon. not many people have it. i had to get tested for it last year, and i was freaked out cuz i dont stand or sit straight and i didnt get it! dont worry! you'll be just fine. and if you do have it.. you dont have to get surgery or anything i believe. my coach said that they only put somethin in your shoe or something. i dont remember
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Good posture does wonders for your appearance. Imagine that your head, and pelvis are in alignment and imagine a puppeteer has your head on a string and keeps it nice and high, shoulders back a little...there! that looks much better. Now walk like you have a purpose...looking straight ahead.
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Go see a chiropractor quickly. He/she will evaluate you by X-ray and physical exam. You will then be started on whatever therapy is beneficial to you. I went through something similar after an accident. It helped me.
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Unfortunatley, with my experience working in a physical therapy clinic, all patients with greater than 40 degrees curvature were candidates for surgical repair. there are many limits within physical therapy when it deals with scoliosis, because it's a condition that really can't get better, only be prevented from getting worse. hope this helps!
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depends on the curvature.  I think anything under 35 degrees  you are fine.  Might be a little less though.  My father had scoliosis and served 30 plus years.