I'm 57 and was diagnosed with mild scoliosis a few months ago - I have had right sided rib pain for some years and my husband noticed one shoulder was lower than the other so I went to see a chiropractor. I have some osteoporosis (taking Actonel) and I see the chiropractor each week.
I now have custom orthotics in my shoes and the chiro does adjustments and other treatment.
I am convinced that I need an exercise program to help deal with this problem - not to straighten my spine so much as to get some flexibility in my muscles. The intercostal muscles are so tight that my ribs are constantly sore and I get neuralgia in my abdomen on that same side.
Has anyone found any exercise that helps? I walk regularly but my work requires that I sit at the desk, in front of a computer, and that is when the pain is at its worst. If PT would help, I could ask my primary care doctor for a referral. The chiropractor hasn't given me any exercise program apart from some stretching on an exercise ball.
I now have custom orthotics in my shoes and the chiro does adjustments and other treatment.
I am convinced that I need an exercise program to help deal with this problem - not to straighten my spine so much as to get some flexibility in my muscles. The intercostal muscles are so tight that my ribs are constantly sore and I get neuralgia in my abdomen on that same side.
Has anyone found any exercise that helps? I walk regularly but my work requires that I sit at the desk, in front of a computer, and that is when the pain is at its worst. If PT would help, I could ask my primary care doctor for a referral. The chiropractor hasn't given me any exercise program apart from some stretching on an exercise ball.
Comment