See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

its.zuriel

533d

Does anyone here have scoliosis not severe enough for surgery but still experience chronic back pain? What do y’all recommend for dealing with this?

    • JaimeJ

      433d

      Yes but I don't take anything to help it. I just push through and deal.

    • L0

      433d

      yes started trying baclofen (muscle relaxer) and that’s been of some help but it can be so unbearable and supposedly not much to do … turmeric helps, green lipped mussel supplement can help with immune support and function and supposedly aqua therapy can help I was recommended to try it and hoping it will help

    • Nuclearsnot

      433d

      Since I started seeing a chiropractor my pain has reduced quite a bit. It takes a little bit of time but my spine has started to straighten out from the adjustments and exercises he's taught me

    • Cashmoneyy

      483d

      I typically use a heating pad. I dance a lot so stretching regularly certainly helps! I've noticed when I don't I feel super tight. My favorite stretch that's good for beginners is hanging low and trying to touch my toes, but also moving my lower back side to side

    • ifyouknowmenoyoudont

      486d

      I use a heating pad with ibuprofen and tylenol alternating. When my back isn't hurting as bad I do some stretches but once it reaches a certain point it only makes it hurt worse. Avoiding things that you know will hurt helps to (don't be like me and get a job that requires stocking merchandise)

    • MaKenzie_G12

      496d

      I do! Fast dissolving Tylenol!!!

    • Whovian_in_221B

      496d

      PT, chiropractic care, lots of heat/ice treatments

    • gracefairy

      506d

      yes!! i’ve been getting monthly massages, but when it was really bad i was going 2x a month. the pain is still there but the massages have definitely helped.

    • JJ_W

      507d

      I just researched stretches for scoliosis and it has helped quite a bit. I've been considering going to a chiropractor as well but I'm not sure yet.

      • Jacs08

        431d

        @JJ_W I was told by my consultant never to go to a chiropractor if you suffer from scoliosis but I'm in the UK may differ in other countries

        • AnimalBoy

          431d

          @Jacs08 chiropractors are unable to straighten your spine completely but they can help improve spine curvature and pain levels. Also I know for a fact that the UK Scoliosis clinic uses Chiropractic Biophysics so i dont think it's a country thing either.

    • Icequeen90

      507d

      Working out consistently has helped but I also had nerve blocks done in my neck and lower back and that eliminated my pain

    • iheartbear

      514d

      especially if there are any Schroth method specialists near you! if not you can look into videos online but that one’s proven to help. I think it’s a lot better than not trying to treat it and masking it with pain meds

    • iheartbear

      514d

      because scoliosis is caused from your muscles tensing and over-contracting on one side of the spine, i would recommend PT where you get exercises to build muscle on the weak side of your spine more than anything. I did that when i was a teenager, but it was after i already had surgery. i wish i would’ve known about it sooner, and stuck to my exercise routine more regularly, it helped so much.

      • xoxogossipgirl

        433d

        @iheartbear wait can PT actually start to straighten ur spine a little bit

    • AnimalBoy

      532d

      The only diagnosable reason for my back pain is mild scoliosis and kyphosis, PT helped a bit, the TENS unit is great, and otherwise I used medical marijuana for every day pain.

    • renee420

      532d

      Yes! Right here!

    • SunnyShark

      532d

      PT, non-addictive muscle relaxers (Tizanidine is mine but it makes me sleepy), and a TENS unit or vibrating deep tissue back massager.

    • 100Percent_K

      532d

      PT and gabapentin have helped my back pain a lot personally

    • Sunshine1953

      533d

      Yes am going though horrible pain Kyphosis and neck problems. I'm having PT once a week. I work 12 hour days, sleep very little usually 2 to 3 hours.Says have pinched nerves also. If I could afford there's a sugergon in Spring Hill Florida Lazer sugery but I don't have the money and insurance won't pay for it.I am praying for all of us here who are struggling with pain and working.

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

100% Free
100%
Free

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion