Back problems - anyone had scoliosis and problems with lower back?

quinceorange24
quinceorange24 Scope Member Posts: 50 Contributor
edited February 25 in Talk about your impairment

Hi everybody.

Has anyone else got scoliosis?

And have you had any other problems with your lower back?

I've had sciatica twice.

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,187 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @quinceorange24. I've had problems with my lower back since I was a teenager. I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia but I'm not convinced they're connected. I must admit though, I'm not very good at keeping up with physio exercises. How are you managing?

  • quinceorange24
    quinceorange24 Scope Member Posts: 50 Contributor

    Hi, I'm waiting to hear from a physio so hopefully they can help.

    But I'm not sure if it's sciatica because I've got another problem with my left leg.

    I hope your alright.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,187 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @quinceorange24, apologies for my late reply. Do you know how long the wait is to see the physio?

    Thank you 😊 I'm ok if I don't walk too much but I'd like to do more. I think I should look up some exercises for lower back pain and actually do them!

  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Online Community Member Posts: 1,366 Championing

    Hiya @quinceorange24

    I have sciatic nerve pain both sides, not from scoliosis though, it was from an accident. First spinal fusion collapsed, second op to clean up & stabilise failed, third fusion grafts failed too. From that I have constant pain in my back & down my legs, which is sciatica. I went through physio & hydrotherapy but I was struck off, as they were making it worse. 😆

    Hopefully you'll hear from a physio soon & they can assess then help with exercises. One other thing they tried with me was akin to a tens machine (I was given one of them too, no good) their's was a large machine, so more powerful, it was no help. But there's that you could try or ask about as some find the small ones do help. Good luck & I hope you hear soon & they find something to help you out.

  • quinceorange24
    quinceorange24 Scope Member Posts: 50 Contributor

    Hi, Rachel and JessieJ

    I've got a phone appointment this month.

    I hope you both get better soon.

  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Online Community Member Posts: 3,366 Championing

    I've had Scoliosis for years - together with arthritis in my spine, knees and shoulders

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 640 Connected

    I've had back problems all my life due to Dyspraxia, when I was born nearly 50 years ago they said I was a "floppy" baby.

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