I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with a left thoracic curve.
In July 2004 my then 11-year-old daughter complained of back pain and her hip falling asleep. Our family doctor did an x-ray and said she had a tiny (2 degree) curvature, which was absolutely nothing to worry about. 5 months later, I took her back for continued pain and hip numbness and the x-ray showed a 12 degree curve. Because of the rapid progression, we went to the orthopedic doctor who said that because her thoracic curve was to the left instead of the right, it was considered atypical and that fact, coupled with the pain, might suggest that her curve was due to an underlying condition. She had MRIs of her spine which were normal, and was prescribed physical therapy for pain for 3 months, which we have now completed. She is forever complaining of a 'moderate' headache in the back of her head and says her back still hurts.
She goes back to the ortho mid-April. I am concerned even though her curve is very slight because her curve is atypical and has other symptoms. Anyone out there have a story like Natalie's? (I would prefer one that ends with "...and so it ended up being nothing to worry about!")
Angela
In July 2004 my then 11-year-old daughter complained of back pain and her hip falling asleep. Our family doctor did an x-ray and said she had a tiny (2 degree) curvature, which was absolutely nothing to worry about. 5 months later, I took her back for continued pain and hip numbness and the x-ray showed a 12 degree curve. Because of the rapid progression, we went to the orthopedic doctor who said that because her thoracic curve was to the left instead of the right, it was considered atypical and that fact, coupled with the pain, might suggest that her curve was due to an underlying condition. She had MRIs of her spine which were normal, and was prescribed physical therapy for pain for 3 months, which we have now completed. She is forever complaining of a 'moderate' headache in the back of her head and says her back still hurts.
She goes back to the ortho mid-April. I am concerned even though her curve is very slight because her curve is atypical and has other symptoms. Anyone out there have a story like Natalie's? (I would prefer one that ends with "...and so it ended up being nothing to worry about!")
Angela
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