Hello, I am brand new to this website and I have been trying to gather as much information as possible but am still looking for any advice I can get. I was told I had scoliosis in June of 2006 when I saw a chiropractor because of severe back pain. Growing up I never even heard of scoliosis let alone knew that people had these sort of problems which is the only reason I can think of that I was not aware of it sooner. I have always had a relatively flat back and concaved chest but I just assumed this was natural and accepted it for what it was. My curve must have only recently started to progress since I have only now started to have back pain and discomfort. My chiropractor had xrays taken and from the looks of it (in June) I appeared to have a thoratic C curve (still new to these terms but I think that is correct). My chiropractor recommended that I perform exercises to strengthen muscles starting in my feet and working up the legs to the lower and eventually upper back--essentially retraining my muscles in an attempt to correct the curve. She claims that my scoliosis is "functional" and not "structural." Since speaking with her I have tried to work the exercises into my busy schedule of work and school (I am a 20 year old college student); but, admittedly, I haven't been very successful. I am starting to notice a slight recession now in the right side of my chest and my right shoulder blade juts out while my left one does not. I am now worried that the curve must be progressing. I am wondering now if my chiropractor was wrong and if I should be looking towards getting a spinecor brace. I am practically broke and really have no clue where to start. Is muscular retraining and/or physical therapy something I should continue to pursue? Should I seek a second opinion from a Doctor? Or does it sound like a spinecor brace is the way to go? Maybe I need all three? This all came pretty quickly and is a bit overwhelming and I need to find as frugal a solution as possible.
Any advice or information is greatly appreciated. Or simply a point in the right direction.
Thanks,
Aaron V
Any advice or information is greatly appreciated. Or simply a point in the right direction.
Thanks,
Aaron V
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