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I have an S curve, also. I was interested to read your posting, because it was at about your age (22-23 yrs) that my back became such that it was almost intolerable. Some days, I couldn't move because of the pain and would have to spend entire days just lying down. I felt that there was nothing I could do about it and got quite depressed. I was only in my early 20s and its seemed that I would be stuck with this pain (which was getting progressively worse) for the rest of my life.
Anyhow, I went to a physiotherapist and was told that nothing could be done and -in particular - that I shouldn't risk aggrivating the problem. My boyfriend, however, was into weight-training and persuaded me to try very (and I mean VERY) light weights. I figured I couldn't make things much worse, as the pain was often terrible already, so gave it ago.
I have never looked back. While I have to be extremely careful about what exercises I do, I now rarely have back pain. Sure, if I sit wrong or do something stupid -say, like lifting furniture without correct technique - I can very easily strain my back and be in pain for a day or two. Typically, however, I now only get the usual aches that one expects from this condition. I think that this is due to a combination of things. Firstly, I have gained muscle on my back and torso -this has clearly helped with my posture and I find it easily to hold-up my spine. Secondly, I really do think that it has helped correct the curve a little - or at least, take some of the pressure off those areas that were particularly messed-up (like my ribs, or under my right shoulder-blade). I have actually gained nearly an inch in height.
I combine the weights with yoga and other sports that help develop my back (climbing is particularly good, as this relies mainly on leg strength). It's a constant battle, tho, as I seem to be very prone to losing muscle-gains that I have made on my back. However, I really am now stronger than most other women that I know!
If you want to talk more about all this, please feel free to contact me. It has taken me years to learn what is best for my back /what to avoid. I can't say that exercise would work for you, but it has certainly changed my life.
Anyhow, I went to a physiotherapist and was told that nothing could be done and -in particular - that I shouldn't risk aggrivating the problem. My boyfriend, however, was into weight-training and persuaded me to try very (and I mean VERY) light weights. I figured I couldn't make things much worse, as the pain was often terrible already, so gave it ago.
I have never looked back. While I have to be extremely careful about what exercises I do, I now rarely have back pain. Sure, if I sit wrong or do something stupid -say, like lifting furniture without correct technique - I can very easily strain my back and be in pain for a day or two. Typically, however, I now only get the usual aches that one expects from this condition. I think that this is due to a combination of things. Firstly, I have gained muscle on my back and torso -this has clearly helped with my posture and I find it easily to hold-up my spine. Secondly, I really do think that it has helped correct the curve a little - or at least, take some of the pressure off those areas that were particularly messed-up (like my ribs, or under my right shoulder-blade). I have actually gained nearly an inch in height.
I combine the weights with yoga and other sports that help develop my back (climbing is particularly good, as this relies mainly on leg strength). It's a constant battle, tho, as I seem to be very prone to losing muscle-gains that I have made on my back. However, I really am now stronger than most other women that I know!
If you want to talk more about all this, please feel free to contact me. It has taken me years to learn what is best for my back /what to avoid. I can't say that exercise would work for you, but it has certainly changed my life.
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