I have 40+ degree scoliosis & was wondering if a chiropractor can help lessen it. Should I wear my back brace for afew days first so that its easier to do for the chiro? the brace did lessen the curvature but i'm not wearing it forever. maybe later i can get my surgery.

the curvature is so bad i can feel the pressure its putting on my lungs-- i have a hard time breathing.

I have slight scoliosis. I've never even been to a chiropractor for it. I have been told by a few doctors that there's nothing they can do for scoliosis (when it's mild like mine is) and all you can do is force yourself to stand up straight all the time (yeah right). I slouch really bad. Last time my height got measured at the doctor's, I had shrunk about an inch from what I used to be, and I think it might be from the scoliosis.

I have thoracic scoliosis (slight, but very painful), plus a bone spur and some degeneration. After carrying a child for 9 months, my scoliosis was aggrivated to the point of having trouble getting up in the morning, not to mention constant pain all day long (painkillers killed the edge, not the pain). Last year, I went to a chiropractor 2x a week for a month, and once a week for a month after that. It definitely doesn't hurt to get adjusted. It loosened me up.

The best thing to do after visiting a chiropractor is to stretch and exercise and maintain a balanced diet. I can't stress this enough. Yoga or pilates is really helpful - pilates is good for strengthening the back (as you strengthen your stomach, which supports the back *remember this*). I also cycle everyday for 30 - 40 minutes. You've got to keep your body moving.

Getting adjusted helps, but won't correct scoliosis.
But you can definitely manage your condition with diet and exercise

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