quietGuy13 Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 First of all. is it even safe to do something? I was totally fine like 1 month ago but then i started having intense pain all of a sudden. they discovered i have some crooks in my spine and my rib is out of position because of that. They still can't fix it. It's difficult. But in the mean time, even though i have pain. would it be ok to do small weights like 20 pounds in each arm and just work the biceps. or is that put strain and make my condition worse? i can barely move without pain.. but if i stay standing and just lift 20 pound weights. that doesn't seem to hurt me. So i was thinking that exercise is fine. Also i can't do anymore situps..nor running/jogging right now. i can barely do walking but if i bounce too much it hurts my chest/sternum. Link to post Share on other sites
sally4sara Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Why can't the fix it? I watched a surgery on an adult for correcting spine curvature. I have double curving scoliosis (the opposite directions so it isn't as visually obvious) myself and it got worse while I was carrying my son. Its a pretty big deal as surgeries go and does depend on where on the spine the curvature resides, but you mention ribs and that the location of the surgery I watched. Small incisions in two spots on the patient's side and they deflated a lung to get to the spine and reinflated it when they were done. Small metal plates to reinforce the unstable areas and scoring the spots where they had to remove some bone so it would fuse as it healed. Because you will lose some mobility, I've decided to hold off till I absolutely need to; you sound like you need to at this point. http://www.5min.com/Video/How-Minimally-Invasive-Spine-Surgery-Helps-With-Degenerative-Scoliosis-235170257 Link to post Share on other sites
Art_Critic Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I'm just throwing this out there as I've not had any experience with what your going thru but what about a light version of swimming ? or even floating around in the water and paddling... Link to post Share on other sites
Author quietGuy13 Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 "Why can't the fix it? I watched a surgery on an adult for correcting spine curvature. I have double curving scoliosis (the opposite directions so it isn't as visually obvious) myself and it got worse while I was carrying my son." cause i dont have insurance or enough money. and there's alternatives to surgery that i rather try. well thanks anyway. My scoliosis is not a big degree bend of the spine though . it's like multiple places are crooked..They're slight. just that one vertebrae is turned around slightly. that's what's causing my chest pain. Yeah i'm gonna try to do very low impact excersie.. but you think the 20 pound weight is bad for me? Or should i get physical therapy? Link to post Share on other sites
sally4sara Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Then yeah, you're going to have to figure out some way to exercise combined with pain management. I've had to keep my back really strong because if its not, the problem compounds. A ballet bar or a ledge that can be used the same for stretches and leg lifts to stay limber. Yoga and pilates. Art Critic was on the money with the swimming if you have access to a pool. I wouldn't do free weights or even hand weights. Use those resistance bands till you get stronger. Drink lots of water. I also found that saunas help with the pain through the radiating warmth. If you don't have access to a sauna then hot baths with epsom salts. Link to post Share on other sites
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