My son is 12 and during a sports physical his Pedi. noted a curve and told us to wait and watch for 4-6 months. This is where all my questions begin!
The Pedi. did not tell us to get x-rays. Nothing. Just to wait. WHO can wait?? That was more of a sarcastic question, so don't feel the need to answer that one! : )
However...I have gone over my son visually and DEFINITELY he has a rib hump. His shoulder blades are of different prominence, his hips look a little lopsided and his shoulders are as well. So, I understand that all that comes with scoliosis.
This is where my questions come in. I have searched the internet for days and I have a plethora of information, which is all fine and dandy...but should I "wait". That is the major question. "If" my son's scoliosis (which the Dr. NEVER said...he called it a "curve to his spine"...so, officially, I suppose my son doesn't even have scoliosis? or does he?) See...so many questions....
I digress..."if" my son's scoliosis is "insignificant" would I be seeing all those other signs in his body? Visually, what would an insignificant curve look like? Does that make sense?
Should I question the Pedi.? Should I trust his judgement? We've NEVER had anything major like this so, he's been wonderful up to this point! He said that since my son is in a growth spurt, to wait and watch and for him to "sit up straight" and do some exercises to strengthen his back. But, he didn't even tell us what exercises to do!!!
So, there ya go! Thanks a bunch.....
The Pedi. did not tell us to get x-rays. Nothing. Just to wait. WHO can wait?? That was more of a sarcastic question, so don't feel the need to answer that one! : )
However...I have gone over my son visually and DEFINITELY he has a rib hump. His shoulder blades are of different prominence, his hips look a little lopsided and his shoulders are as well. So, I understand that all that comes with scoliosis.
This is where my questions come in. I have searched the internet for days and I have a plethora of information, which is all fine and dandy...but should I "wait". That is the major question. "If" my son's scoliosis (which the Dr. NEVER said...he called it a "curve to his spine"...so, officially, I suppose my son doesn't even have scoliosis? or does he?) See...so many questions....
I digress..."if" my son's scoliosis is "insignificant" would I be seeing all those other signs in his body? Visually, what would an insignificant curve look like? Does that make sense?
Should I question the Pedi.? Should I trust his judgement? We've NEVER had anything major like this so, he's been wonderful up to this point! He said that since my son is in a growth spurt, to wait and watch and for him to "sit up straight" and do some exercises to strengthen his back. But, he didn't even tell us what exercises to do!!!
So, there ya go! Thanks a bunch.....
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