I was told I had mild scoliosis when I was maybe 10 or 11. No idea what my Cobb angle is, although I'm assuming at the time it must not have been more than 20 as I wasn't referred to a specialist. I was pretty young, but I do remember my doctor offering a referral if we wanted one, but saying it probably wasn't necessary and how I probably didn't want to be the girl in the back brace in middle school, and we could just keep an eye on it in case it got worse. I don't remember ever having it followed up on after that. I'm 35 now and suspect it did get worse, and may be closer to moderate so I've been doing more research trying to decide if it's worth seeing a doctor about. Just knowing how I feel in my body, I always assumed I had a right leaning thoracic curve since my left shoulder always hurts and I always end up slouching to the left. But I took some pictures of my back and I can see a clear left curve in my mid/lower back (starts towards the bottom of my ribcage through my waist and straightens back out before it gets to my butt). I don't think it's low enough to be lumbar only, and I was reading that's called thoracolumbar because it's in-between/a little bit of both? Is that correct or is it when it's a double curve with one in the thoracic and one in the lumbar? I think I do have a mild right curve up by my shoulders, but it's not nearly as obviously noticeable as the lower curve. Or maybe the lower curve is a lumbar curve...I have a pretty short torso. I guess the point of my question is...would be that considered levoscoliosis since the largest curve (maybe only curve?) goes to the left? And if there are two curves, how do you determine dextroscoliosis/levoscoliosis? Is it both and labeled something like "thoracic dextroscoliosis with lumbar levoscoliosis?" If the whole thing gets labeled one or the other, my best guess would be if there's a thoracic curve, that one would determine it because it's closer to the heart, but...that's purely a guess. I should probably just go to the doctor and get it professionally assessed if for nothing other than peace of mind. 😅

@AlignTherapyUtah

8 ай бұрын

I don't consider it dextro or levo, I talk about right and left curves. You have to determine which is driving the pelvis and then we have to work on both, not just one. It is a specific treatment and I would recommend working with a Schroth Therapist to learn how to do it.

Im 18 and diagnosed with mild scoliosis, lumbar part curved to the left. Is there any way it will shift back to its place or the only thing I can do is physical therapy?

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

I would look for a Schroth provider

So I was told awhile back that my back didn’t only have the usual scoliosis curve, but also twisted. What exactly does that mean? Thank you.

@AlignTherapyUtah

8 ай бұрын

It means the curve rotates. It happens with all curves. They rotate toward the convex side.

Hello since three years I have symmetrical tingling in both legs with middle back pain when I stand or walk i did lumbar and sacral mri there is mild herniation but my doctor said that these herniation can’t cause tingling and advise me to do thoracic mri I didn’t I was scared that the cause is more dangerous than herniated disc , now the pain and the tingling is increased and I believe that the cause is thoracic scoliosis can thoracic scoliosis or herniated disc in thoracic region cause tingling in legs ? I will do mri but I am worry also if it was scoliosis or herniated disc can treat it without surgery?

@AlignTherapyUtah

7 ай бұрын

Yes, it definitely can be treated conservatively. Find someone who specializes in it.

Hi, sir my left shoulder is elevated n my left side ribs protrude n my neck is rotated to right...kindly could you tell me do have i scoliosis? If yes then which type

@AlignTherapyUtah

8 ай бұрын

Best would be to be evaluated in person. Find a Schroth therapist

Hi, can you tell me about levoscoliosis? I was told I have it, don’t know the degree of it. Doctors did not say . I keep getting different answers. If The outside bend of a curve is the convex side, the inside bend is the concave? So if you have a curve that is bending towards the left, you have a levoscoliosis. Convex side is to the left and concave side is to the right. so my real question is which side am I strengthening and which side am I stretching? Sorry, if you could please be specific. Do I stretch my right(concave) side over to the left side and then strengthen the left (convex) side and not stretch it?. I really appreciate it if you answer me. Thank you.

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

Levoscoliosis just means that it goes to the left. The left side is convex and the right is concave. The idea is not to stretch the concave side, it is to open it up. All curves are different and to really get training you should consult with someone who does Schroth. Thanks for the question!

@lw7654

Жыл бұрын

@@AlignTherapyUtah thank you! If I may ask one more question, I’m curious , how do you open the concave side if not done by stretching?? Thank you for this helpful info .

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

@@lw7654 with breathing expansion.

@lw7654

Жыл бұрын

@@AlignTherapyUtah thank you!

Hello, I have scoliosis of 60 degrees. Doctors told me that there is no solution other than surgery, but I am very afraid of that. Can I treat scoliosis without surgery? I am 18 years old

@AlignTherapyUtah

11 ай бұрын

That is a bigger curve. You can treat it this way, but if it continues to progress then it needs surgery.

At timestamp 1:51 , when the lady is bent forward there is this visible potrution of the vertebral column, is this an indication of scoliosis ?? My 18 months daughter has this same kind of potrution whenever she bents forward, otherwise i have not seen any uneven-ness in her shoulder blade level or hips when she is standing. Should I be concerned about a potential scoliosis condition ??

@AlignTherapyUtah

Ай бұрын

That is a good indication of scoliosis. It is how we test for it. It is called the Adam's forward bend test.

I was diagnosed with mild scoliosis at ahe 13. Now at 41, they did x-rays and this is what they said: levoscoliosis upper thoracic spine with apex at T5 5 degrees. So I wonder if that was maybe due to a fall.... ?

@AlignTherapyUtah

8 ай бұрын

That is a pretty small scoliosis. Most likely not from a fall.

Hlo good morning sir i am from india I am exactly suffering from this sir Plz guide me sir What to do?? Eagerly waiting for your reply sir Plz guide me sir what to do

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

Find a Schroth provider

Wasn't her right shoulder a little lower too???

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is

The orthopedist I went to said I have scoliosis and there is nothing to be done because it is minimal. In my x-ray i see my thoracic spine go to the right. I'm not from America I'm from Israel but what can I do to fix this? I feel so bad about my posture. My right shoulder leans forward and down and the shoulder bone sticks out weirdly. I really want to fix it and feel confident with my body what can I do?

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

I believe there are some Schroth therapists in Israel, check out the BSPTS website.

My daughter is 11 years and her scoliosis is on the right side but very c shape, what way can she be helped?

@AlignTherapyUtah

4 ай бұрын

I would get her in to see a Schroth trained therapist.

Can you tell me, what type of bra is best for women with scoliosis? because in some cases, women who suffer from scoliosis have unequal breasts / because in some cases women with scoliosis have large breasts on the other side. which roughly supports the improvement of body posture

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

That is a great question...but unfortunately I have not looked into that. Sorry

@Mauslap

Жыл бұрын

Mine is like this too

how do we know if it wouldn't be growing anymore?

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

That would require an xray.

@tyishaariel

28 күн бұрын

@aligntherapyutah that’s my same question too. I have mild scoliosis with a right convex. I have my X-rays. What would indicate “being out of the woods”? 🤔 thank you.

Adams Foreward test!

@AlignTherapyUtah

3 ай бұрын

You got it

Is this c shape normal or dangerous

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

Normal in scoliosis

Showed up on my xray after a skateboard crash. My doc said it's so small she isn't worried about it. Should I get a second opinion?

@AlignTherapyUtah

12 күн бұрын

That depends on your age and if you are having pain in that area. If it is small, not as concerning.

@HammerJorgenvag

12 күн бұрын

@AlignTherapyUtah I don't have any pain and I am 35 and fairly physically in shape.

@AlignTherapyUtah

12 күн бұрын

@@HammerJorgenvag i wouldn't worry too much about it. Maybe get an xray in a year to make sure it isn't getting worse. Consult with a scoliosis specialist near you, but that is my thought.

@HammerJorgenvag

12 күн бұрын

@@AlignTherapyUtahThank you. I appreciate it.

@AlignTherapyUtah

12 күн бұрын

@@HammerJorgenvag my pleasure

I have a left thoracic curve...in past years I had minangite a virus in my mind....I guess this is the cause since you said neuro problem

@AlignTherapyUtah

6 ай бұрын

It is possible, but hard to say without an examination. Neuro causes are definitely not common.

I have to the left mild scoliosis found by MRI

@AlignTherapyUtah

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

What is the solution to this???

@AlignTherapyUtah

3 ай бұрын

The solution is to find a Schroth therapist to work with!

Why are most on the right?

@AlignTherapyUtah

Жыл бұрын

We don't exactly know why that is the case. There are many theories, but nothing proven.

@MindDrip

Жыл бұрын

Might have something to do with most people being right-handed, everyday devices being made for right-handed individuals, or the natural asymmetry of our body, specifically the diaphragm being larger on the right side and more weight being on the right side (due to the liver).

Dr I m scoliosis disease

@AlignTherapyUtah

27 күн бұрын

Hope this helps!