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Hi All,
So I was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate scoliosis two years ago. Caused by LLD (leg length discrepency) which, while it was detected in my childhood (I'm 34), I only started wearing orthotics a few years ago (got more mature about managing my health etc).
I'm a little conscious about it now as I started a new role and the chair causes me shoulder pain and of course a bad chair can worsen symptoms, but other than that, I seem fine.
Anyone here suffer from the condition?
I am looking to see a specialist privately to get an opinion on prognosis and how to manage this.
So I was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate scoliosis two years ago. Caused by LLD (leg length discrepency) which, while it was detected in my childhood (I'm 34), I only started wearing orthotics a few years ago (got more mature about managing my health etc).
I'm a little conscious about it now as I started a new role and the chair causes me shoulder pain and of course a bad chair can worsen symptoms, but other than that, I seem fine.
Anyone here suffer from the condition?
I am looking to see a specialist privately to get an opinion on prognosis and how to manage this.
Sister was diagnosed in early teens, spent most of her teens in a full body brace; on the NHS though, treatment was in NW London at, I think, Northfield Park hospital. Excellent treatment /care and largely straightened it out.
One of her friends from uni had LLD; he eventually went for the femur fracture & external fixator that got wound out to lengthen the affected leg to be the same as the other. Think it took about 6 months to complete. Said it made a massive improvement in his life.
One of her friends from uni had LLD; he eventually went for the femur fracture & external fixator that got wound out to lengthen the affected leg to be the same as the other. Think it took about 6 months to complete. Said it made a massive improvement in his life.
Edited by Pinkie15 on Wednesday 25th September 07:51
I have very minor scoliosis, through having one leg slighty shorter (half a cm maybe), which was identified by a chiropractor when i was 14-15 following back pains. Had scans though NHS, but was too minor to bother with any surgery etc. I used to regularly visit a chirpractor and wear a small insole, which subsided the pains.
Don’t really suffer from regular back ache now (probably just used to it) and taken up yoga and occasionally visit chiro. Biggest annoyance is that because of the curve in the spine, one shoulder sits lower, which affects my workouts and balance when playing football and have to get suit jacket sleeves shortened on my one arm to show equal amounts of cuff each side.... first world problems....
Don’t really suffer from regular back ache now (probably just used to it) and taken up yoga and occasionally visit chiro. Biggest annoyance is that because of the curve in the spine, one shoulder sits lower, which affects my workouts and balance when playing football and have to get suit jacket sleeves shortened on my one arm to show equal amounts of cuff each side.... first world problems....
Company will be able to accomodate, HR here is good at this sort of thing.
I've booked an appointment with a specialist, really it's to manage my anxiety as I can't help but feel a scoliosis diagnosis means a bleak prognosis (despite not being true). My scoliosis is mild and I have no real symptoms. I have a shoe lift but find it hard to believe that is the key to management! Lots of things to discuss with the specialist.
Surgery for LLD was also ruled out for me as my length difference is minor, but I only started wearing the shoe lift a few years ago.
I've booked an appointment with a specialist, really it's to manage my anxiety as I can't help but feel a scoliosis diagnosis means a bleak prognosis (despite not being true). My scoliosis is mild and I have no real symptoms. I have a shoe lift but find it hard to believe that is the key to management! Lots of things to discuss with the specialist.
Surgery for LLD was also ruled out for me as my length difference is minor, but I only started wearing the shoe lift a few years ago.
Freshprince said:
I have very minor scoliosis, through having one leg slighty shorter (half a cm maybe), which was identified by a chiropractor when i was 14-15 following back pains. Had scans though NHS, but was too minor to bother with any surgery etc. I used to regularly visit a chirpractor and wear a small insole, which subsided the pains.
Don’t really suffer from regular back ache now (probably just used to it) and taken up yoga and occasionally visit chiro. Biggest annoyance is that because of the curve in the spine, one shoulder sits lower, which affects my workouts and balance when playing football and have to get suit jacket sleeves shortened on my one arm to show equal amounts of cuff each side.... first world problems....
I got measured for a suit and the tailor noticed a difference in how my shoulders sit but in the mirror I can't tell. Clothes fit fine (for now!).Don’t really suffer from regular back ache now (probably just used to it) and taken up yoga and occasionally visit chiro. Biggest annoyance is that because of the curve in the spine, one shoulder sits lower, which affects my workouts and balance when playing football and have to get suit jacket sleeves shortened on my one arm to show equal amounts of cuff each side.... first world problems....
Z064life said:
Hi All,
So I was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate scoliosis two years ago. Caused by LLD (leg length discrepency) which, while it was detected in my childhood (I'm 34), I only started wearing orthotics a few years ago (got more mature about managing my health etc).
I'm a little conscious about it now as I started a new role and the chair causes me shoulder pain and of course a bad chair can worsen symptoms, but other than that, I seem fine.
Anyone here suffer from the condition?
I am looking to see a specialist privately to get an opinion on prognosis and how to manage this.
I should have it but don't seem to (2" missing from one leg). I had a good physio when I was injured, she taught me how to use my obliques to support my core. I wear a small orthotic but I'd say it's exercise that keeps me straight.So I was diagnosed with a mild-to-moderate scoliosis two years ago. Caused by LLD (leg length discrepency) which, while it was detected in my childhood (I'm 34), I only started wearing orthotics a few years ago (got more mature about managing my health etc).
I'm a little conscious about it now as I started a new role and the chair causes me shoulder pain and of course a bad chair can worsen symptoms, but other than that, I seem fine.
Anyone here suffer from the condition?
I am looking to see a specialist privately to get an opinion on prognosis and how to manage this.
Strangely enough a bloke I knew years ago asked me if I'd had my leg lengthened as I don't have a limp these days.
I'd see a physio to see if they can teach you how to hold yourself straight and exercise like it's going out of fashion.
WinstonWolf said:
I should have it but don't seem to (2" missing from one leg). I had a good physio when I was injured, she taught me how to use my obliques to support my core. I wear a small orthotic but I'd say it's exercise that keeps me straight.
Strangely enough a bloke I knew years ago asked me if I'd had my leg lengthened as I don't have a limp these days.
I'd see a physio to see if they can teach you how to hold yourself straight and exercise like it's going out of fashion.
Wow, that's 5 centremetres! Crazy.Strangely enough a bloke I knew years ago asked me if I'd had my leg lengthened as I don't have a limp these days.
I'd see a physio to see if they can teach you how to hold yourself straight and exercise like it's going out of fashion.
Thing is, I can't even notice that my head or shoulders may not be level, but I am a bit self conscious about it ATM.
When I first had this diagnosis, I felt, or even feel, that it means a life confined to a wheelchair, despite my GP saying there's nothing to worry about.
Z064life said:
WinstonWolf said:
I should have it but don't seem to (2" missing from one leg). I had a good physio when I was injured, she taught me how to use my obliques to support my core. I wear a small orthotic but I'd say it's exercise that keeps me straight.
Strangely enough a bloke I knew years ago asked me if I'd had my leg lengthened as I don't have a limp these days.
I'd see a physio to see if they can teach you how to hold yourself straight and exercise like it's going out of fashion.
Wow, that's 5 centremetres! Crazy.Strangely enough a bloke I knew years ago asked me if I'd had my leg lengthened as I don't have a limp these days.
I'd see a physio to see if they can teach you how to hold yourself straight and exercise like it's going out of fashion.
Thing is, I can't even notice that my head or shoulders may not be level, but I am a bit self conscious about it ATM.
When I first had this diagnosis, I felt, or even feel, that it means a life confined to a wheelchair, despite my GP saying there's nothing to worry about.
I've watched myself walking towards windows, my shoulders remain absolutely dead level and it's down to a good physio and loads of exercise.
Build your back up good and strong, it may pull you straight.
That's with 35 years of leg length discrepancy.
Edited by WinstonWolf on Thursday 26th September 11:40
WinstonWolf said:
I know! I've been like it since 1984, I've just shifted about ten tons of soil with a shovel and I can feel my back pulling but TBH everything aches
I've watched myself walking towards windows, my shoulders remain absolutely dead level and it's down to a good physio and loads of exercise.
Build your back up good and strong, it may pull you straight.
That's with 35 years of leg length discrepancy.
How much does swimming help?I've watched myself walking towards windows, my shoulders remain absolutely dead level and it's down to a good physio and loads of exercise.
Build your back up good and strong, it may pull you straight.
That's with 35 years of leg length discrepancy.
Edited by WinstonWolf on Thursday 26th September 11:40
I'll be asking the specialist all these questions, good points to consider.
Swimming crawl helps immensely, I do a mile about three times a week in winter. I try and really stretch out on the catch to pull myself straight. I also do heavy lat pulldowns and rows to build my back up.
You've probably picked up a bad walking habit, a physio will probably be able to teach you how to correct things. I was taught to lock my obliques which seems to work.
You've probably picked up a bad walking habit, a physio will probably be able to teach you how to correct things. I was taught to lock my obliques which seems to work.
WinstonWolf said:
Swimming crawl helps immensely, I do a mile about three times a week in winter. I try and really stretch out on the catch to pull myself straight. I also do heavy lat pulldowns and rows to build my back up.
You've probably picked up a bad walking habit, a physio will probably be able to teach you how to correct things. I was taught to lock my obliques which seems to work.
Hmm I had a gait analysis done a few years ago (precursor to the orthotics) and there were of course things picked up like over pronation. Other than the orthotics, no other advice given, but open to seeing a physio.You've probably picked up a bad walking habit, a physio will probably be able to teach you how to correct things. I was taught to lock my obliques which seems to work.
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