Thoracic spine alignment abnormality

Scoliosis is a rather common disorder there are hundreds of scoliosis sites and forums on the Internet.

I get what you are saying about the S shape of your scoliosis i had a mild form of this condition once.

I don't quite understand what you are saying about being the opposite of a hunchback and your back curving inward. It sounds like you might be describing Kyphosis which is a formard bending of the thoracic and cervical spine.


Its strange that doctors often underestimate the problems scoliosis can cause. Have you ever tried chiropractic they are trained to deal with these problems. However there is a lot of variability in the quality of care among chiropractors. I see one every couple of months and i get great results. But some chiropractors i have seen in the past have harmed me more than they helped. I would recommend taking great care in choosing a chiropractor.

Thanks for your reply. I have not been to a chiropractor because I was told it would only be a treatment for pain rather than help align the spine back. And I can't afford that I am still a full time student.

As for the curve in my back, Kyphosis comes up as a forward bending like a hunchedback. Mine is the opposite. So if you were to look at me side on, you wouldn't see a hunch back, you would see a severe depression between the shoulder blades and the spine is curving in towards my lungs. So i also have severe shortness of breath. I just feel helpless.

Thank you for your input though mcuh appreciated.

Hi Again Oakjdee Its terrible that you are getting little help from doctors. I would think they should be really concerned about your breathing troubles. i get what you are saying about how your spine curves inwards.

I am not trying to push Chiropractic on you but Chiropractors are supposed to be able to realign spines to a certain extent, its what they are trained to do. Doctors are very skeptical of chiropractors and rightly so i think to a certain degree. Some chiropractors claim their adjustments can fix anything surely some of their claims are overblown.


I am guessing you are fairly young you mention being a student. You should be aware that there is a difference between adult onset and adolescent onset Scoliosis, with adolescent onset usually being the more severe form of the condition. Also chiropractic care is thought to be less effective in the treatment of adolescent onset scoliosis as are most other treatments sorry about that.

I know Scoliosis can make you miserable bu don't give up hope you can always change doctors if you feel your doctor is not giving their all to your health concerns.

Some people have reported improvements from wearing a brace or doing exercise like swimming.

Sorry i cant offer you more all the best Peter.

Thanks so much for everyone's help. That's okay Peter thank you for your time as well to write back to me. I will see if I can get maybe government help in finding a chiropractor. Sometimes they offer health funds like that.

Myopractic also thank u for ur help... I will try these exercises maybe it will relieve the pain. I have been trying to strengthen my back muscles in the gym, so well see how it goes. I appreciate everyone's time and input. Means a lot.

Cheers.