I have severe back pain. ?!


Question: I have severe back pain. .?
Ive been to my dr's a few times already bc my back hurts really bad. i got an xray done which showed i have slight scoliosis. but that shouldnt be the main cause of severe back pain.? my back pops all the time and it feels really tight at times. ive done what i can on my part to help myself get thru the day..stretching and taking medicine. im getting really frustrated and just want to be normal..any suggestions.?Health Question & Answer


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I've posted the following a few times for other people with questions. I hope I'll answer the things that have you concerned.

Scoliosis comes mainly in two flavors - functional (the curve is caused by another issue (uneven leg length for example) and structural. There are two main kinds of structural scoliosis - congenital (present at birth) and idiopathic (unknown cause). It is important for you to know what kind you have.

If you have functional scoliosis, a chiropractor may be able to help. Shoe lifts may help with uneven legs, but there can be many causes of functional scoliosis. I don't have much experience with functional scoliosis.

If you have structural scoliosis, there's not a lot you can do. The main treatments depend on how bad the curve is and how much more growth you have to go. Its not possible to predict how much or how fast a curve may increase.

You need to see a scoliosis specialist if you're not doing that already. A doctor that is not trained as a scoliosis specialist doesn't have the expertise to treat it.

Any curve under 10 degrees is considered normal and probably isn't monitored.

Curves from 10-25 degrees are mild but should be monitored, especially if you're still growing.

Curves from 25-40 degrees are moderate with bracing possible. You will need monitoring, especially if you're still growing.

Surgery may be recommended if your curve doesn't respond to bracing. Bracing will do no good if you're through growing. The purpose of a brace isn't to make your curve better, but rather to keep the curve from becoming worse.

Curves greater than 45 degrees is major. Surgery may be recommended. This depends on many things, but whether you're done growing, whether your curve is increasing, whether your heart and lungs are in danger of being squeezed by your curve, whether you're in pain, quality of life, etc.

If your curve is over 30 degrees, there is a good chance that it will increase even when you're through growing. (Mine did.)

Unfortunately, nothing can *fix* idiopathic scoliosis. Surgery can keep the curve from getting worse, and in most cases, will reduce the curve but most likely your spine won't be straight (unless you are very flexible in the area to be fused, then you might be lucky).

Chiropractors, message therapists, acupuncturists, etc., can't fix idiopathic scoliosis. These people adjust the soft, connective tissues and that may (or may not, you can't tell ahead of time) make you feel better, but remember, idiopathic scoliosis is not a connective tissue disease. Your spine is growing curved.Health Question & Answer

I am a firm believer of chiropractors. I know you are really frustrated, because you aren't getting any better. You can try a chiropractor that gives a free consultation. This is a no drug treatment, since they are not allowed to write a prescription. I have been going to one for over 20 yrs because of a bad car accident. I only go when I feel I need a treatment to keep everything in alignment. This is just a suggestion, but what have you got to lose.?Health Question & Answer

Short term pain relief: Heat followed by ice, good anti inflammatory like Ibuprofen, chiropractor (but not forever), and, believe it or not, acupuncture...don't laugh, it actually works.
However, if you want long term relief, you need to start working with a physio therapist, to build up muscle that will support your back. Health Question & Answer

some doctors are so stupid. i have severe leg pain, so i went to the doctor today and guess what they gave me.? some freakin ib profren. come on now , i dont know why but the doctors just dont want to give anyone something to actually relieve thier pain. go to a different doctor and get a secound oppinionHealth Question & Answer

Here are a few sites that will help you
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/guide/pai...
http://www.drbookspan.com/BackPainArticl...

And I'm NOT a firm believer in chiropractors,,I wouldn 't let one touch my dog unless a real doctor recommended ,, one disabled me so be careful,,,Health Question & Answer



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