Good evening
Sorry I don't suppose this is a strictly related condition, but did not know where to post it.
I have had a 'bad back for' around 12 years after an injury. Later diagnosed as osteoarthritis and scoliosis.
I have had episodes where my thoracic spine hurt badly and looked out of alignment (from the back) to the onlooker (no surprise there) but have largely ignored it, apart from pain killers. It comes and goes.
Can anybody tell me if there is more I should be doing because after my yoga instructor pointed it out to me I took a proper look at myself in front of the mirror and I have changed shape a lot during the last 2 years. Even my husband is surprised.
My left shoulder seems to have rotated inwards, the clavicle on the same side is higher than the right, so my shoulder appears higher and that side of my neck measures 2 inches shorter than the right. My left breast now sticks out considerably further than my right (not a breast size issue - the rib cage has moved forwards).
When I lie flat my left shoulder does not lie on the floor.
Is there any point going to my doctor to see if there is anything I can do to slow this process down, or is it just tough? They have never mentioned doing anything about it in the past except for painkillers, but the last time it was examined it only showed up on x ray - nobody could actually see anything on a normal examination.
This is no longer the case. It is obvious, and I am quite shocked at the difference 2 years has made visually. :worried:
I would be very grateful if anybody else with scoliosis could share their experiences. I do yoga, but will take up anything required to help myself because I really, really want to try to stop this. :sad:
I am 43 with the posture of a poorly 83 year old ... and I have only just really noticed. I knew my posture was bad and that I was somehow walking differently, but thought it was because I had been so tired with the autoimmune problems, so had become unfit.:blush: It's why I took up yoga - to improve my posture and flexibility.
I have been walling today, and don't ache any more than usual. Still able to lift quite heavy stones, just get tired as one would expect.
Thank you very much.

Sorry I don't suppose this is a strictly related condition, but did not know where to post it.
I have had a 'bad back for' around 12 years after an injury. Later diagnosed as osteoarthritis and scoliosis.
I have had episodes where my thoracic spine hurt badly and looked out of alignment (from the back) to the onlooker (no surprise there) but have largely ignored it, apart from pain killers. It comes and goes.
Can anybody tell me if there is more I should be doing because after my yoga instructor pointed it out to me I took a proper look at myself in front of the mirror and I have changed shape a lot during the last 2 years. Even my husband is surprised.
My left shoulder seems to have rotated inwards, the clavicle on the same side is higher than the right, so my shoulder appears higher and that side of my neck measures 2 inches shorter than the right. My left breast now sticks out considerably further than my right (not a breast size issue - the rib cage has moved forwards).
When I lie flat my left shoulder does not lie on the floor.
Is there any point going to my doctor to see if there is anything I can do to slow this process down, or is it just tough? They have never mentioned doing anything about it in the past except for painkillers, but the last time it was examined it only showed up on x ray - nobody could actually see anything on a normal examination.
This is no longer the case. It is obvious, and I am quite shocked at the difference 2 years has made visually. :worried:
I would be very grateful if anybody else with scoliosis could share their experiences. I do yoga, but will take up anything required to help myself because I really, really want to try to stop this. :sad:
I am 43 with the posture of a poorly 83 year old ... and I have only just really noticed. I knew my posture was bad and that I was somehow walking differently, but thought it was because I had been so tired with the autoimmune problems, so had become unfit.:blush: It's why I took up yoga - to improve my posture and flexibility.
I have been walling today, and don't ache any more than usual. Still able to lift quite heavy stones, just get tired as one would expect.
Thank you very much.