Scoliosis - back pain?
Hey I have scoliosis myself and am almost 17 I found out when I was 13 and it was on 40 degree curve, I have had alot of back pain throughout my life with tight muscles and knots. I don't know how severe yours is, but if you think it is really bad it could be something totally unrelated to scoliosis so if you are genuinlly worried go to a doctor pronto and tell them you can't stand the pain, or when I am experiancing scoliosis related pain my routene is to have 3-4 painkillers, hot bath, massage, lay down in dark room and relax. Maybe even a hot water bottle or a weat bag on your lower back will take the edge off. Good luck I hope it is not to serious, but I think doing those things above should really help :) Xx.
Thoracic spine hernicate disc pain?
Hello all, I have a few questions. About 7 months ago I was hit from behind. A fews days later my back started t6o hurt. After a few months of my back hurting I went to a spine doctor. I was told that I have a hernicate disc my Thoracic spine. In just I hade an injection into my spine. That tookthe pain away from about a mouth but the last few weeks the pain is just as bad as it was before the injections. I have been on pain Patches, nerver meds and nothing is killing the pain like Noecos or Hydorcodone. I do not want to keep taking the Norcos but at this point I do not know what else to do. I was told since the disc is my thoracic spine i am not able to rehab it.
Thoracic Lumbar Strain?
My dr diagnosed me with a thoracic lumbar strain. She didn't act like it was too serious but I was just wondering if this could require surgery or anything drastic?
How do I sit correctly to prevent thoracic pain?
Since changing offices (and seats) recently, I have developed severe thoracic pain while sitting down. I do think this is down to not having the proper support in my chair, but nevertheless I would really appreciate some pointers on how to sit up properly. I am having physiotherapy and wearing a brace to help, I have also tried using cushions, lumbar supports, and other chair back supports which help a bit, for a period of time. What I would really like to be able to do is to sit properly without having to use the back of my chair (ie, with my own strength) How can you tell if you are sitting correctly? If I knew this I would be able to correct my seated posture when I start to slouch.When standing, I raise my sternum to help correct my posture, but this doesn't seem to work when sitting down.
Can chest pains be caused by toracic spine problems?
Yes irritation or compression of the nerves in the thoracic area can cause pain which radiates to the chest area. The site listing below lists much more detailed information. I have had surgery to replace a disc between my c-5 and c-6 cervical or shall I say neck and I do know the pain from disc problems can and do radiate to distant area's even your extremities. I've had some frightening chest pains myself but upon testing my heart and other tests it for me turned out to be Gastroesophageal reflux disease for which I take a pill daily for and it generally has removed the pain and associated anxiety it brings. Pain in the chest area can certainly cause anxiety and even that itself can cause pains I believe. If the problem persists I would request a cat scan if they haven't performed one. Often x-rays just don't do the job. I had 2 broken ribs and had x-rays 4 times and they didn't find the breaks till I found another doctor who ordered a scan of the particular area I had suggested to other doctors to begin with .
What are the symptoms of herniated disc in thoracic spine?
The thoracic spine is quite complex and contains bones, nerves, connective tissue, muscles, joints and spinal segments. It is solid and fairly stable, but while a pain in the thoracic spine is not as likely as in other parts of the spine, pain can is not entirely exempt from this region of the spine. Often when severe pain and is experienced in the thoracic region of the spine, it may be related underlying medical or health issues.Muscle pain: This can be caused by improper posture or irritation of the shoulder or large muscles of the back. It is sometimes called myofascial pain.Joint Dysfunction: This can be caused by a problem where the spine attaches to the ribs.Herniated discs: Herniated discs and degenerative disc disease do not happen so frequently in the middle section of the spine, but they can be a reason for pain in the mid-section of the spine.Arthritis: Arthritic conditions and associated inflammation can cause pressure on a nerve in the thoracic spine. The tissue in the joints can wear thin or bone spurs can form due to arthritis and cause enlargement of the joints.Fractures: Fractures due to bone thinning or osteoporosis sometimes occur in the thoracic spine.Kyphosis or Scoliosis: These are abnormal curvatures of the spine which can sometimes cause pain.
Lower back pain and curve in spine?
Sounds painful! Backs are VERY complicated so it's good that you got an appointment with specialist / doctor. Honestly, I don't know what it could be and I'm not sure anybody cept your doctor with all his x-rays and diagnostic tools should answer that. However, I've found a few things have helped me a TON with this sort of thing. Like laying flat on your back with feet up on a chair so your legs are at a 90 degree angle from the ground. Then relax and let your back flatten with the ground. You can also get a massage or do self myofascial release. Simply take a pool toy or foam roller and roll it under your back. Works great. For better isolation / deeper massage you can use a tennis ball. Shoes can play an important role as well. If you wear a lot of shoes with elevated heels then that throws your pelvis and lower back off which can cause pain and discomfort. Just a couple things for thought. Hope it turns out to be nothing serious.