Managing Pain-
Most people with scoliosis luckily don't suffer from pain however a few of us tend to experience quite a lot of pain from it. Luckily there are some rings we can do that help to alleviate the pain.
Heat pads/ hot water bottles- These are great for pain as they help with muscle inflammation and can help relax stiff muscles in pain as well as just helping us to feel more comfortable. These are best for mild to moderate pain and short term relief.
Exercise- Exercise really is good for pain as it strengthens muscles and usually helps with relieving some muscle tension too. Best for long term relief for all types of pain.
Pain Killers- pain killers often help when the pain is really bad. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen are usually best to take. This type is best for moderate to severe pain for short term relief. Only use pain killers when needed and if they are being used more than two-three times a week for back pain you should probably go see a back specialist.
Massage- massage can really help to relax pain and relief tension, massages can be done by most people if it is just a tight muscle an they are gently rubbing it, however I recommend seeing a physic or trained masseuse once a week for a massage if you have bad pain as they can do deep massages and target the sore areas. Best for mild to severe pain and can be done for long term relief if you have massages once a week or else short term relief if you just have a tight muscle that needs rubbing out.
Physio- Physiotherapy/physical-therapy can be done once weekly with a professional and physio exercises can be done everyday in order to help strengthen back muscles and relief pain. See physic tips page for more information.
Most people with scoliosis luckily don't suffer from pain however a few of us tend to experience quite a lot of pain from it. Luckily there are some rings we can do that help to alleviate the pain.
Heat pads/ hot water bottles- These are great for pain as they help with muscle inflammation and can help relax stiff muscles in pain as well as just helping us to feel more comfortable. These are best for mild to moderate pain and short term relief.
Exercise- Exercise really is good for pain as it strengthens muscles and usually helps with relieving some muscle tension too. Best for long term relief for all types of pain.
Pain Killers- pain killers often help when the pain is really bad. Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen are usually best to take. This type is best for moderate to severe pain for short term relief. Only use pain killers when needed and if they are being used more than two-three times a week for back pain you should probably go see a back specialist.
Massage- massage can really help to relax pain and relief tension, massages can be done by most people if it is just a tight muscle an they are gently rubbing it, however I recommend seeing a physic or trained masseuse once a week for a massage if you have bad pain as they can do deep massages and target the sore areas. Best for mild to severe pain and can be done for long term relief if you have massages once a week or else short term relief if you just have a tight muscle that needs rubbing out.
Physio- Physiotherapy/physical-therapy can be done once weekly with a professional and physio exercises can be done everyday in order to help strengthen back muscles and relief pain. See physic tips page for more information.