How to Deal With Scoliosis

Scoliosis is the abnormal curving of the spine from side to side. One out of every ten people has scoliosis, and most are adolescents. Your life's worth does not depend on this disease and how it affects your health. Read on to learn how to deal with scoliosis.

Instructions

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  Get support from your peers. Have many people you can talk to whenever the symptoms of scoliosis get you down. Keep positive-thinking family and friends around you as you struggle to deal with this disease.

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  Join a support group. While having supportive family and friends is nice, there is nothing more comforting than knowing others in the same situation you are. Have a parent or friend join with you, for moral support, if you are worried about going alone.

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  Inform yourself. Coping with scoliosis is more difficult if you are unsure about what the disease entails. Use the Internet, the library, your doctor's office and your support group to find out as much information on scoliosis as you can. Read other case studies, especially ones similar to your own. Learn about the latest treatments and advances in the study of scoliosis.

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  Lower your stress. Play sports, exercise, have a social life. Do whatever it takes to lessen the stress in other parts of your life. Dealing with scoliosis is stressful enough. To prevent being overwhelmed, simplify other parts of your life, like work and school.

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  Consider all treatment options. Your doctor may only want you to be monitored routinely for mild conditions. Your doctor may recommend a back brace or surgery. There are other alternative treatments available that you should research and ask your doctor about, such as acupuncture and chiropractic care.