Hello everyone, my name is George, I am 20 years old from London, in my second year studying Neuroscience at UCL.
I had syringomyelia and chiari malformation when I was younger that caused scoliosis. Cobb was 34 degrees when I was 8, now is 43 degrees, I managed progression by wearing a brace all day, and swimming to national standard. I haven't worn a brace for a few years now, but up to this point I have always made sure my posture is good. However, maintaining good posture really wears me down, and makes me really tired physically and psychologically. When I don't focus on my posture, I sink into a bad, uncomfortable position that affects my ability to spend a long time standing or sitting - which I need to do a lot of as a full time student. I also feel like my posture and constant feeling of discomfort prevents me from confidently participating in Uni life.
I want to be able to go all day long, without thinking about my back, but in a good posture, without so much muscular pain and discomfort. I am taking time off uni to think about my options and find a sustainable way to manage my problem, so I can maximise life in my 20's.
I am going to try a physiotherapy programme to reduce the curve naturally, however if that doesn't work, I will consider surgical options.
I hope people with experience and knowledge can give me advice!
Thanks all,
George
I had syringomyelia and chiari malformation when I was younger that caused scoliosis. Cobb was 34 degrees when I was 8, now is 43 degrees, I managed progression by wearing a brace all day, and swimming to national standard. I haven't worn a brace for a few years now, but up to this point I have always made sure my posture is good. However, maintaining good posture really wears me down, and makes me really tired physically and psychologically. When I don't focus on my posture, I sink into a bad, uncomfortable position that affects my ability to spend a long time standing or sitting - which I need to do a lot of as a full time student. I also feel like my posture and constant feeling of discomfort prevents me from confidently participating in Uni life.
I want to be able to go all day long, without thinking about my back, but in a good posture, without so much muscular pain and discomfort. I am taking time off uni to think about my options and find a sustainable way to manage my problem, so I can maximise life in my 20's.
I am going to try a physiotherapy programme to reduce the curve naturally, however if that doesn't work, I will consider surgical options.
I hope people with experience and knowledge can give me advice!
Thanks all,
George
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