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74 year old - 62T 48L
After 2 + years, I no longer feel sore after doing this exercise. I have added many routines to my daily exercises. The latest is one that I added, I wish I had started years...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NlWI0KL8BI

When doing this exercise, I feel a little sore afterwards. I do it after I warm-up with other daily exercises. Is the soreness an indication that I am...

see attached simple but effective stretch......hold to a count of 15 ......5 reps. I would recommend both sides until it feels symmetrical over time.

This is currently the "hot" post with almost 4500 views. I have been entertained as I scrolled through some of the exchanges. The most recent post got my attention and I felt compelled to reply.
As...

Robot
As a 68 yo male with 62 and 48 degree curves that didn't bother me throughout my life except for the rib hump, I hit the wall around 60. So the first thing I would say is that you are doing...

Lots of very good stuff regarding scoliosis and side plank.


http://yogaforhealthyaging.blogspot.com/2014/12/friday-q-answers-from-dr-loren-fishman.html

With my "S" curve, i decided to...

Erin Meyers from spiralspine.com has interesting thoughts regarding this exercise.
http://spiralspine.com/recent-side-plank-research-debunked/


She states that right thoracic curve should have...

I should have added that I "feel" taller..anecdotal at this point but the next time I see primary care I will compare current height with chart. I am not expecting anything significant but even a...

68 y/o 62 degree thoracic, 48 degree lumbar

I have been doing PT for approx 6 years (Egoscue, SLM yoga, etc). It has changed my posture significantly and I can manage my back pain. (other...

Twisted Lifter

Your story is inspirational and informative. 67 y/o male, 63 degree thoracic, 47 degree lumbar.

I have been doing symmetry based exercises for about 5 years and started a little...

Age 67
62 degree right thoracic
48 degree left lumbar
3/4 " short left leg

Have you had your leg lengths measured? In my opinion, I believe that my short left leg CAUSED my scoliosis. 6 weeks...

Coolblue
I have been communicating with a mother in India that has a 14 y/o daughter with virtually the same condition as yours. She has developed an exercise therapy with a Physiotherapist that...

Seawave

66 years old male 68 degree thoracic 42 degree lumbar. 3/4" short left leg (probably caused the scoliosis)

Never contemplated surgery. Tried various PT programs and now do my own...

Cornerthree
After watching this video, all I could think of was your post. I have used this method in the past and still use some of the e-cises daily. I have not had surgery so I cannot directly...

Final thoughts on the subject of short leg.... I was not aware that using x-ray the legs can be measured vary precisely until a physiatrist recommended it. They will measure L and R femur and...

Spiros
Since you have already scheduled your surgery, I post this in order for you to try to understand as much as you can about your condition. I attached a screenshot (hopefully it will upload)...

The PT program I do daily (after much research trial and error) is made up of aerobic (treadmill), focused light weight training (dumbbells), symmetrical deep breathing stretches, and a...

There are a couple measurements a qualified person can make to determine short leg. (other than an x-ray). In some cases, the scoliosis cure is caused by the short leg. It is the bodies method of...

Since our curves are about the same when I last had them measured, I thought I would share some thoughts and experience. I was diagnosed as a teenager but did not have any serious symptoms until I...

66 years old.....68 degree thoracic 42 degrees lumbar. I have seen literally a dozen medical professionals (including 3 chiropractors) over time. I never contemplated surgery.
In my opinion, if...

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Hope you found it interesting....we are not alone.

Below is what I posted awhile ago. Please be aware that exercise can cause more pain. Whatever you do take it slow. Your body will eventually respond. Keep in mind you may be using muscles, etc...

Sorry for the confusion. I am 100 % male.

I have read many of the posts and I can relate to most of them. I discovered my scoliosis at around 14 years old. At the time, they had no solutions. When I tried to enlist at 18, I was rejected...