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  1. Treatment options for scoliosis in adults include123:
    1. Medication: Over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen.
    2. Exercise: General strengthening and stretching exercises to improve posture.
    3. Bracing: Braces are not often used for adults.
    4. Surgery: Usually recommended only if necessary.
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    Treating scoliosis in adults

    • Medication You’ll normally be recommended painkillers to help with scoliosis pain. At the start you’ll be advised to take over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. ...

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    Over-the-counter medication and using a brace for short periods of time might help to relieve your pain. If your legs bother you, an epidural or nerve block injection can offer temporary relief. You may be disabled by pain in your back or legs from degenerative scoliosis.

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    Treatment can help manage adult scoliosis. Common options include lifestyle changes, pain medication, physical therapy, pain-relieving injections, and surgery. The outlook for adults with scoliosis is generally positive.

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    Can scoliosis be treated with medications?
    Scoliosis is not treated with medications. However, patients with degenerative scoliosis or a severe curve will experience pain that may be debilitating. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, prescription NSAIDs, and, in rare cases, opioids may be prescribed to relieve the back pain.

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    What are the latest treatment plans for scoliosis of spine and hip?

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    Treatment will depend on the severity. Physiotherapy, globalized postural reeducation, exercises for stretching and strengthening the muscles are recommended. For more aggressive cases, it may be necessary to use insoles, a vest and/or surgery.
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    What are the different scoliosis treatment options?
    Scoliosis treatment options are monitoring, bracing, physical therapy, and surgery. The scoliosis treatment used depends on the type of scoliosis, the extent of the spinal curve, and the risk of curve progression.

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    What is the treatment for degenerative scoliosis?
    Patients with degenerative scoliosis, however, may experience more pain than other people because of the underlying disc degeneration rather than the scoliosis curve. This pain will typically be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or NSAIDs (aspirin or ibuprofen).

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    What treatments for scoliosis are ineffective?
    Studies indicate that the following treatments for scoliosis don't help correct the curve: Chiropractic manipulation. Soft braces. Electrical stimulation of muscles. Dietary supplements.

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    Is treatment always needed for adult scoliosis?
    If the condition is not severe and is not causing any pain, treatment may not be needed. Back pain is one of the main problems caused by scoliosis in adults, so treatment is mainly aimed at pain relief.

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    Managing scoliosis as an adult - Mayo Clinic Press

    Jul 18, 2023 · Adults diagnosed with scoliosis can take a breath. As scary as the terms “idiopathic” and “scoliosis” may sound (and look on X-rays!), you should know that there are resources available to help you maintain a healthy spine.

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    One or more of these treatment options may be suggested by your provider.
    The condition can be treated by braces, surgery or spinal fusion techniques.
    Procedures

    Spinal fusion: Bones are fused by preventing their movement and fixing them with metal rods, hooks or screws.

    Self-care

    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Visit your doctor regularly
    • Take your medicines, if any, as indicated by the doctor
    • Wear the braces as suggested by the doctor
    • Take part in sports
    • Remain socially active
    • Exercise regularly
    • Join a support group

    Nutrition

    Foods to eat:

    • Foods rich in calcium like milk
    • Foods rich in vitamin D like eggs, fish and cereals
    • Foods rich in vitamin E like walnuts, hazelnuts, olive oil, mayonnaise and sunflower seeds

    Foods to avoid:

    • Fried Foods
    • Foods containing excess salt like pickles
    • Foods that contain preservatives like packaged meat
    • Alcoholic and carbonated beverages

    Treatment Reports

    Treatments (medications, procedure, etc.) and effectiveness reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Specialist To Consult

    Orthopedic surgeon

    Specializes in the surgery of bone and joint disorders.

    Neurologist

    Specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.

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