My question is if anyone knows, or if there are any studies being done on how focusing correction on a compensatory curve might affect the main curve.
Since I have a very high thoracic curve, as you all know by now, I was thinking about an exercise program that would focus on straightening my compensatory curve, which is only 28*. This curve has progressed 12* since 1994. My Main curve has progressed 10* since then. It seems as though the compensatory curve is progressing at a slightly more rapid rate. However, the good news about it is that a 28* curve should be much easier to work with than a 46* curve. The compensatory curve is mid-thoracic rather than upper thoracic so should be easier to target.
The down side to this is when I stand up "straight" to straighten out my compensatory curve, my deformity becomes VERY obvious to all onlookers. Also, my clothing really fits badly when I stand like that. I will be having to shorten the neck height on one side of my shirts, but I've done that alot in the past already. I'll probably have to deal with the stares and the questions. But, I know many of you on here deal with that every day, I shouldn't worry about it. Vanity isn't as important to me as pain control.
I'm thinking the worst thing that could happen is my main curve could progress, but hey, it's doing that already. At least I will feel like I've tried everything (that is if I can't get the surgery).
Any input is appreciated.
Since I have a very high thoracic curve, as you all know by now, I was thinking about an exercise program that would focus on straightening my compensatory curve, which is only 28*. This curve has progressed 12* since 1994. My Main curve has progressed 10* since then. It seems as though the compensatory curve is progressing at a slightly more rapid rate. However, the good news about it is that a 28* curve should be much easier to work with than a 46* curve. The compensatory curve is mid-thoracic rather than upper thoracic so should be easier to target.
The down side to this is when I stand up "straight" to straighten out my compensatory curve, my deformity becomes VERY obvious to all onlookers. Also, my clothing really fits badly when I stand like that. I will be having to shorten the neck height on one side of my shirts, but I've done that alot in the past already. I'll probably have to deal with the stares and the questions. But, I know many of you on here deal with that every day, I shouldn't worry about it. Vanity isn't as important to me as pain control.
I'm thinking the worst thing that could happen is my main curve could progress, but hey, it's doing that already. At least I will feel like I've tried everything (that is if I can't get the surgery).
Any input is appreciated.
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