I often get muscle cramps on the back. Doctors tell me I have muscle spasm and a weak muscle. My xray showed a mild Scoliosis. I exercise a lot so I'm tired of this case, could it be serious?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The muscular symptoms you are having so frequently are due to pulled back muscle and lower back strain imposed by exercise/sports injuries.
Symptoms that accompany this condition range from a mild ach... Read More
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I have scoliosis. Last week, I had trouble breathing; I can't take too much air but I feel like my body needs more. And sometimes I lose consciousness. Is this due to the scoliosis?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Some people with SEVERE scoliosis can have trouble breathing, if their lungs are not able to expand sufficiently during inspiration. If it is not that severe, you have to look at other causes, some be... Read More
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Does Poland Syndrome have effect on anything else? Risk of breast cancer, Disc or other malfunctions in the back? I already have scoliosis.
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- No, Poland syndrome does not have any organ or system disease coming with it. It is a lack of development of a specific area of the chest. The risk of breast cancer is not increased. Pectoralis muscle... Read More
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I have scoliosis with 24 degrees. Can you be more precise?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- You are more likely to be treated conservatively with exercises or bracing. Curves that are changing rapidly may require surgery .
braces are worn over a tightly fitting cotton T-shirt but under the ... Read More
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I have scoliosis for 24.degrees. How can I fix this and how to stop the pain?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Scoliosis is however, when a person's spine twists and develops an "S"-shaped side-to-side curve.
The most common types of scoliosis are first discovered and treated in childhood or a... Read More
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Hello Dr. I have a curved spine, (i will be 21 years old in 24 April 2014) can i still at my age fix my spine curvature?Is it too late or i still have the chance ? if yes how can i fixe it?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- All spines have curves, but occasionally the spine twists and develops curves in the wrong direction - sideways. It is natural for the spine to curve forward and backward to a certain degree; this is ... Read More
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I spend 9 hours/day at the office so I want to go to gym to prevent disc problems. But i have scoliosis. Can anyone recommend good gym exercises to prevent disc and not harm scoliosis?
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- In general, adults with scoliosis can engage in exercise and recreational sports without undue risk. However, the type of exercise and how vigorous one can be at the gym depends on the degree of scoli... Read More
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I don't workout at all because I'm always working on a computer. I also have scoliosis.
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Yes, as I posted in your previous question, tendonitis may be a cause of repetitive activities on the triceps tendon. That's what happens with you while typing all the time on the computer and th... Read More
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My uncle has scoliosis. Would he benefit from seeing a chiropractor?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Chiropractic is a controversial method of treatment that seems most effective in treating acute, short-term pain. Chronic conditions do not seem effectively managed by long-term chiropractic care.
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