By: Scott B

Scott B — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:59:43 +0000

Search “Upledger Institute” on-line here.
“CranioSacral” Therapy has been around for years and kicks scoliosis in the butt !
You can search for a “CranioSacral” practitioner near you thru that website once there. It is incredible work for many disfunctions of the body including TMJ Syndrome, Migraines and soooooooooooo much more. If you find a C.S.T. near you, you will be very pleased you went !! : )

By: Spyware Blocking

Spyware Blocking — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:21:10 +0000

There isn’t a lot that you can do to keep your spine from curving. You have only a few choices, assuming that you have structural scoliosis.
o You can exercise – that strengthens your core muscles which may reduce pain or help keep pain away, but it won’t treat your curve.
o You can wear a brace – Many people, myself included, have worn them. They are supposed to keep your curve from getting worse, or at least slow down the speed at which your curve is increasing. They usually don’t fix your curve. Bracing is only effective if your curve is around 25-40 degrees and you are still growing.
o pain management – pain pills or injections bring many of us with major pain to the point where most people are without the meds. There are many meds that are either taken by themselves or in combination with other meds. The key is to keep your pain doc informed when something isn’t working (after giving it a reasonable chance to work). This should be done only if surgery isn’t possible or you still have problems even after surgery.
o Surgery – This is done usually if your curve is greater than 50 degrees or it is increasing quick enough that there’s small doubt that the curve will soon be greater than 50 degrees. This is the treatment you get when all else fails.

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