Comments on: I Have Scoliosis http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:33:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: BuckCronkite http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-2/#comment-99218 BuckCronkite Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:53:35 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-99218 To quote an infamous former Prez, "I feel your pain." But I also hear a great deal of humor and fortitude in your handling of the problem. As Lou Grant would say, "You got spunk." Back in my day (...I'm 57) they didn't adequately screen for the onset of scoliosis, and after a spurt of growth one summer I was wracked with pain and problems for the rest of my sketchy athletic career. I was a ranked junior tennis player, but the fatigue and uncertainty of scoliosis... the disappointing ups & downs... the fluctuations that can be brought on by weather, strain of competition, or simply bending over to tie your shoes, brought an end to my aspirations for tennis greatness before they began. I dropped out of a Big Ten school after being recruited and given a scholarship. Still in all, I've dealt with it over the years and found the best way to combat the malady was swimming. For me, it was a lifesaver. It has kept me in great shape. My brothers, all athletic in their youth, are fat and bloated from heavy beer drinking. Sometimes resistance, fighting against a problem like scoliosis for mere survival and a modicum of comfort, can produce in the long haul many benefits. I wish you well. And I enjoyed your blog. Would you be as entertaining were it not for the adversity? To quote an infamous former Prez, “I feel your pain.” But I also hear a great deal of humor and fortitude in your handling of the problem. As Lou Grant would say, “You got spunk.” Back in my day (…I’m 57) they didn’t adequately screen for the onset of scoliosis, and after a spurt of growth one summer I was wracked with pain and problems for the rest of my sketchy athletic career. I was a ranked junior tennis player, but the fatigue and uncertainty of scoliosis… the disappointing ups & downs… the fluctuations that can be brought on by weather, strain of competition, or simply bending over to tie your shoes, brought an end to my aspirations for tennis greatness before they began. I dropped out of a Big Ten school after being recruited and given a scholarship. Still in all, I’ve dealt with it over the years and found the best way to combat the malady was swimming. For me, it was a lifesaver. It has kept me in great shape. My brothers, all athletic in their youth, are fat and bloated from heavy beer drinking. Sometimes resistance, fighting against a problem like scoliosis for mere survival and a modicum of comfort, can produce in the long haul many benefits. I wish you well. And I enjoyed your blog. Would you be as entertaining were it not for the adversity?

]]> By: JD http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-99210 JD Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:35:33 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-99210 Freya! Wow. Thanks so much for stopping by to share your story. I'm sorry you had so much trouble with the brace (I never thought about it, but it makes perfect sense that the brace would allow the muscles to weaken), but am SO glad you found such a great program. And I'm sure you'll get maximum benefit from it because you are young. YOU GO, GIRL! Freya! Wow. Thanks so much for stopping by to share your story. I’m sorry you had so much trouble with the brace (I never thought about it, but it makes perfect sense that the brace would allow the muscles to weaken), but am SO glad you found such a great program. And I’m sure you’ll get maximum benefit from it because you are young. YOU GO, GIRL!

]]> By: Freya http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-99209 Freya Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:42:19 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-99209 Hey, I'm 16, and have pretty bad scoliosis myself. I was diagnosed when I was 10, when my Mum realised that I couldn't sit straight when playing the piano. We didn't do much about it, but when I was about 14, I started growth spurting and it got worst. I was living in Cyprus at the time and it was only more noticable, as I was wearing strappy tops etc. all the time. I went to an orthapaedic surgeon, and after having x-rays etc. that showed a very prominent 4 C curvature of the spine, he decided I needed a brace. I wore a Boston Body Brace for two years, which you're right is an absolute torture device. It was pretty bad for me though, as remember I was living in Cyprus and so therefore 40 degree heat. Plus I'm prone to fainting, and so the result of falling rigid, because of my brace has resulted in broken teeth, mouth surgery and stitches on both sides of my head!! I had to wear it for 20 hours a day, but I did get used to it. Nevertheless, in some ways it actually made my back worst, as I weakened the muscles surrounding my spine significantly, and I couldn't support myself straight, for long periods of time, when I took it off. I had considered surgery, but desparately wanted to avoid it, and in my case I found a way to do just that. I flew back to England for a months worth of physio therapy, in London at the god send clinic SCOLIOSIS SOS. For seven hours a day for an entire month, you do specific exercises to strengthen the necessary muscles in your spine, so that they support your spine correctly. The difference in my posture, and appearance of my deformity is so much better. I'd reccomend the course to anyone! Seriously look into it before you go for the surgery!!! It's an expensive course but worth every penny. I have to do physio for an hour every day, but it's a price I'm willing to pay to avoid surgery. I hope this helps and good luck! Hey, I’m 16, and have pretty bad scoliosis myself. I was diagnosed when I was 10, when my Mum realised that I couldn’t sit straight when playing the piano. We didn’t do much about it, but when I was about 14, I started growth spurting and it got worst. I was living in Cyprus at the time and it was only more noticable, as I was wearing strappy tops etc. all the time. I went to an orthapaedic surgeon, and after having x-rays etc. that showed a very prominent 4 C curvature of the spine, he decided I needed a brace. I wore a Boston Body Brace for two years, which you’re right is an absolute torture device. It was pretty bad for me though, as remember I was living in Cyprus and so therefore 40 degree heat. Plus I’m prone to fainting, and so the result of falling rigid, because of my brace has resulted in broken teeth, mouth surgery and stitches on both sides of my head!! I had to wear it for 20 hours a day, but I did get used to it. Nevertheless, in some ways it actually made my back worst, as I weakened the muscles surrounding my spine significantly, and I couldn’t support myself straight, for long periods of time, when I took it off. I had considered surgery, but desparately wanted to avoid it, and in my case I found a way to do just that. I flew back to England for a months worth of physio therapy, in London at the god send clinic SCOLIOSIS SOS. For seven hours a day for an entire month, you do specific exercises to strengthen the necessary muscles in your spine, so that they support your spine correctly. The difference in my posture, and appearance of my deformity is so much better. I’d reccomend the course to anyone! Seriously look into it before you go for the surgery!!! It’s an expensive course but worth every penny. I have to do physio for an hour every day, but it’s a price I’m willing to pay to avoid surgery. I hope this helps and good luck!

]]> By: Rachel http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-98011 Rachel Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:57:38 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-98011 If you are here because you're worried about getting a scoliosis brace or are having trouble adjusting to it, I wrote up some helpful hints from experience. This info is all on my blog called talkscoliosis.com. If you are here because you’re worried about getting a scoliosis brace or are having trouble adjusting to it, I wrote up some helpful hints from experience. This info is all on my blog called talkscoliosis.com.

]]> By: Christina http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-97967 Christina Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:26:44 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-97967 My curve actually reduced 5 degrees in 18 mos... I did a lot of pilates and whatever seemed to work. I am off pain meds now at 45 degrees. Just wanted to give an update. My curve actually reduced 5 degrees in 18 mos… I did a lot of pilates and whatever seemed to work. I am off pain meds now at 45 degrees. Just wanted to give an update.

]]> By: Kim, Contemporary Chiropractor http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-96350 Kim, Contemporary Chiropractor Mon, 31 May 2010 12:45:21 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-96350 Why not try chiropractic therapy? It's non-surgical and inexpensive. I'm sure it will help you with your scoliosis. Hope all is well with you. We have a chiropractic clinic in Vancouver, you may take an appointment and we'll gladly explain to you every questions you're interested in. Why not try chiropractic therapy? It’s non-surgical and inexpensive. I’m sure it will help you with your scoliosis. Hope all is well with you.

We have a chiropractic clinic in Vancouver, you may take an appointment and we’ll gladly explain to you every questions you’re interested in.

]]> By: Kayla http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-95529 Kayla Tue, 25 May 2010 15:06:55 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-95529 I am 14 with a 60 degree curve I am having the surgery in july I've noticed over the last few weeks that my neck and shoulders feel all knotted up haven't told the parents sick of doctor appointments can't wait for it all to be overwith. On the other hand this is real scarey I've never had any kind of surgery so its weird I've only told my closest friends haven't even told my boyfriend yet I'm really concerned this is a major surgery I know my mother is worried about it but I trust the doctor we've chosen so I will post again before the surgery I am 14 with a 60 degree curve I am having the surgery in july I’ve noticed over the last few weeks that my neck and shoulders feel all knotted up haven’t told the parents sick of doctor appointments
can’t wait for it all to be overwith. On the other hand this is real scarey I’ve never had any kind of surgery so its weird I’ve only told my closest friends haven’t even told my boyfriend yet I’m really concerned this is a major surgery I know my mother is worried about it but I trust the doctor we’ve chosen so I will post again before the surgery

]]> By: Heather http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-94733 Heather Sun, 09 May 2010 21:19:44 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-94733 You shouldn't put off seeing a doctor any longer. I had the same problem when I was 12. I was diagnosed, at 12, with about a 15 degree curve. The following year it had increased to 30 degrees and I was told to wear a brace. Being the hard-headed 12 year old I was, I refused to wear the brace or return to the doctor. Only a year later I began experiencing symptoms similar to yours. I couldn't sit up straight for more than a couple of minutes without severe pain and an almost complete loss of breath. When I returned to the doctor my curve was 69 degrees and my spine had began to twist my ribcage so severely I was losing lung capacity. You shouldn't put off seeing a doctor any longer. I had the same problem when I was 12. I was diagnosed, at 12, with about a 15 degree curve. The following year it had increased to 30 degrees and I was told to wear a brace. Being the hard-headed 12 year old I was, I refused to wear the brace or return to the doctor. Only a year later I began experiencing symptoms similar to yours. I couldn't sit up straight for more than a couple of minutes without severe pain and an almost complete loss of breath. When I returned to the doctor my curve was 69 degrees and my spine had began to twist my ribcage so severely I was losing lung capacity.

]]> By: pthealth http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-94643 pthealth Fri, 07 May 2010 12:38:14 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-94643 i dont think this scoliosis dont need acupuncture treatment. This needs to be done by a general operation to fix the crooked spinal cords. i dont think this scoliosis dont need acupuncture treatment. This needs to be done by a general operation to fix the crooked spinal cords.

]]> By: Tom Lepps http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/comment-page-1/#comment-94197 Tom Lepps Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:57:49 +0000 http://idothings.info/i-have-scoliosis-so-you-dont-have-to/#comment-94197 Good to see someone raising awareness about scoliosis. Good to see someone raising awareness about scoliosis.

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