What to expect?

I have worked in the medical field for a company that provides equipment and bracing. Sometimes bracing is necessary to provide support to the back and lessen the chances of scolosis worsening. You should discuss this with a specialist.

When I was 14 my aunt noticed a curve in my spine while she massaged my back, she told this to my mom but she dismissed the thought that I have scoliosis. We have lots of money then so it will not be difficult for me to see a doctor. Two years after I noticed that my right shoulder always aches when I write or type on the computer for a long time, my boyfriend got concerned and accopmanied me to a doctor. The doctor told me that I should have my back x-ray, we went to the xray and I was so amazed to see that my spine is S-shaped. The doctor saw the xray and recommended that I continue swimming to help ease out the aches, I also went to chiropractors regularly. I only stopped when I got pregnant, it's been 2 years now but I haven't gone back to the doctor to have my spine checked. I do pilates at least 2x a week and a little weight training, I notice that when I don't exercise my back really hurts, I'm also wearing a soft back support that helps me maintain good posture. My husband have medical benefit from the company which includes free check-up & treatment for scoliosis, I'll take advantage of that.

I'm suffering from a sort of scoliosis but I can't afford to buy things for my medication. I just do light exercises and endure pain sometimes. I have heard others underwent the necessary operation. I see many who are suffering from this disease and they survive although pain is inevitable. I hope mine would not worsen to the extent of suffering much pain.

I was diagnosed with minor scoliosis my sophmore year of high school during varsity cross country season. At the time I was running upwards of 16 miles a day and doing a lot of lifting. One afternoon while running down the backside of a rocky ridge, I twisted my ankle and felt a jolt run up into my lower back, then upper back and neck. I could barely move for weeks and was seeing a chiropractor and therapist almost daily. Now, almost six years later I've found that staying active, but taking it VERY easy, has afforded me the most relief. I run 3-4 miles on soft dirt about three times a week and do pilates for core strength and posture.

I have a mild thoracic curve. I don't remember what the degree was but they were thinking of putting me in a brace but decided against it. I've never had much pain and I don't need to limit my activities because of it. The only problem I think I have from it is my shoulder blade being pushed over and sometimes it hurts my shoulder if I move it a certain way. Oh yeah and I feel self conscience when my back is showing.

I also had severe scoliosis, had a brace, then surgery to prevent my spine from pressing into my heart. I've found that the worst pain is when I'm more heavy, which was hard obviously when I was pregnant. I think it has made me a stronger person, I do have pain if I'm tired, cold, or don't sleep in a good position-but it is manageable.

I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 10, wore a brace for a few years and it got worse. Had surgery when I was 13, they put a 12" rod in my back!! My curvature was really bad, can't remember the degrees. Anyway, I am 43 and no problems (knock on wood). I had 2 children naturally in my late 20's, no problems. I am overweight now and trying to lose because I notice lower back pain when I get out of bed in the morning...I'm sure the weight aggravates it. Just wanted to share my story. YEARS ago when I was diagnosed surgery and treaments were very differnet that what they probably do today. I used to worry I would en dup in a wheelchair and so far, I have had a very normal life. I would see a doc if you are constantly in pain though.

I have scoliosis, I'm unsure though on how much the degrees of the curve is. As for exercise I try to do Pilates everyday and swim once a week. Stretching my back helps ease the pain.