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On Sat, 6 Dec 2003 19:05:34 +0000 (UTC), "Andrew"
wrote: "Tiffany" wrote in message ... Andrew wrote in message ... "lm" wrote in message ... I just got word my third grader is developing a slight curve in his spine. They're telling me it's quite common at this age, more so with girls than with boys, and that they'll probably just monitor it. Anyone have any experience with this? This kid's got better posture than any of us, and he had a thorough physical in June that didn't show anything (the new physical was by the school physician in our new state). lm Hi, What they are probably talking about is scoliosis which is more common in girls than boys. Its a sideways curve of the spine so people may have a very upright posture but still suffer from a sideways curve. With a growing kid a thing called a Boston Brace may be used, this is only used a couple of hours a day so not necessarily when they are at school (in case there are worries about peers reactions), these are apparently pretty effective in guiding development so not necessary for long term use, the spine will straighten. It is a problem with adults as the brace won't help since growth has stopped. I have no experience with kids but have slight scoliosis I am doing physio for at the moment as a result of some fairly hefty damage to the body some years back. Like your kid you can't spot it looking at me, it came up in an X Ray. Don't worry over much about it, should not be a major problem at all and may sort itself out as well but even in a worst case you have options to correct it without any really drastic action. Andrew Worry no but definitely look into getting it corrected with physical therapy or look into alternative stuff. Yeah, Sorry lm. I guess my saying not to worry over much is unrealistic. I was told a couple of weeks ago that my daughter is slightly flat footed and not as physically confident as some of the other kids. I was also told not to worry. I have since taken her to a GP, a Physiotherapist, bought her a trampoline (they said that kind of exercise will promote her arch) and completely new sets of shoes with nicely arched inserts. All that despite them telling me that I should just keep a watching brief till she is 7, they did make the mistake of mentioning all those things might help. So like Tiff says, best for the child and your peace to get it attended to. However its not the end of the world. We're going to the doctor this week. I've never been accused of worrying too *little* about my boys, that's for sure. Wouldn't it be great if a workout on a trampoline could solve all of life's problems? :-) lm |
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On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 22:43:05 GMT, "Betsy"
wrote: "lm" wrote in message .. . I just got word my third grader is developing a slight curve in his spine. They're telling me it's quite common at this age, more so with girls than with boys, and that they'll probably just monitor it. Anyone have any experience with this? This kid's got better posture than any of us, and he had a thorough physical in June that didn't show anything (the new physical was by the school physician in our new state). lm My son was found to have the same thing, only in 6th grade. It happens sometimes during periods of dramatic growth. My son was 4'8" at beginning of 6th grade (August 2002) and is now (December 2003) 5'4" and still growing. He seems to grow about an inch a month lately. It's something to be monitored, and the pediatrician is the best one to check with. Good Luck Betsy Funny it was just last week when I noticed several days in a row that his pants were short. He's grown considerably since his physical in June. I have heard about growing pains but assumed (erroneously) that scoliosis was present at birth. Is your son taller than you yet? My guys are catching up fast! lm |
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"Andrew" wrote in message ... "Betsy" wrote in message m... Let me tell you about no arches. Sometimes nothing helps. She may or may not develop an arch. I didn't. Still don't. I pronate when I walk, and no amount of arches in shoes helps, because once I break the shoes in, the arch breaks down. Special inserts from a podiatrist are the only thing that helps me, and they may help your daughter as she is still growing. Good luck. Betsy How much hassle does it give you? Is it something that you are aware of daily or not? Just want an idea of what it could be like down the line for her. Andrew Now I am beginning to have more pain. My knees are shot, some of that is from having been severly overweight for a number of years, but at least half is from not having the proper support at the feet. Now my hips are becoming involved as well. I think, if you catch it early, and keep the inserts as she grows...she won't have the problems I do now. Then again...one never knows. Betsy |
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"lm" wrote in message ... On Sat, 06 Dec 2003 22:43:05 GMT, "Betsy" wrote: "lm" wrote in message .. . I just got word my third grader is developing a slight curve in his spine. They're telling me it's quite common at this age, more so with girls than with boys, and that they'll probably just monitor it. Anyone have any experience with this? This kid's got better posture than any of us, and he had a thorough physical in June that didn't show anything (the new physical was by the school physician in our new state). lm My son was found to have the same thing, only in 6th grade. It happens sometimes during periods of dramatic growth. My son was 4'8" at beginning of 6th grade (August 2002) and is now (December 2003) 5'4" and still growing. He seems to grow about an inch a month lately. It's something to be monitored, and the pediatrician is the best one to check with. Good Luck Betsy Funny it was just last week when I noticed several days in a row that his pants were short. He's grown considerably since his physical in June. I have heard about growing pains but assumed (erroneously) that scoliosis was present at birth. Is your son taller than you yet? My guys are catching up fast! lm Scoliosis happens when the spine grows at a different pace, or rotation than it should. Easily correctable when caught during childhood. Kyphosis, is the hunch back...not easily corrected, and seen in the older population. My son is not taller than me...YET. He's 5'4" tall, I'm 5'6. Looks like another couple of months before he reaches my height. He's already taller than his grandmother. I just can't believe the speed at which he's growing. He's not quite 13, and he looks like he should start shaving. I haven't gotten that first razor yet...I was hoping to wait another year at least...but might not be able to. I remember when he was younger, how much smaller he was than other boys his age. He was in the lower percentile for weight and height. Now he's on the higher end. I don't think his brain has caught up with his feet yet though. LOL! Betsy |
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Andrew wrote in message ... "Betsy" wrote in message m... Let me tell you about no arches. Sometimes nothing helps. She may or may not develop an arch. I didn't. Still don't. I pronate when I walk, and no amount of arches in shoes helps, because once I break the shoes in, the arch breaks down. Special inserts from a podiatrist are the only thing that helps me, and they may help your daughter as she is still growing. Good luck. Betsy How much hassle does it give you? Is it something that you are aware of daily or not? Just want an idea of what it could be like down the line for her. Andrew I know avid runners who are flat footed. |
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"lm" wrote in message ... On Fri, 5 Dec 2003 23:14:57 +0000 (UTC), "Andrew" wrote: "lm" wrote in message .. . I just got word my third grader is developing a slight curve in his spine. They're telling me it's quite common at this age, more so with girls than with boys, and that they'll probably just monitor it. Anyone have any experience with this? This kid's got better posture than any of us, and he had a thorough physical in June that didn't show anything (the new physical was by the school physician in our new state). lm Hi, What they are probably talking about is scoliosis which is more common in girls than boys. Its a sideways curve of the spine so people may have a very upright posture but still suffer from a sideways curve. With a growing kid a thing called a Boston Brace may be used, this is only used a couple of hours a day so not necessarily when they are at school (in case there are worries about peers reactions), these are apparently pretty effective in guiding development so not necessary for long term use, the spine will straighten. It is a problem with adults as the brace won't help since growth has stopped. I have no experience with kids but have slight scoliosis I am doing physio for at the moment as a result of some fairly hefty damage to the body some years back. Like your kid you can't spot it looking at me, it came up in an X Ray. Don't worry over much about it, should not be a major problem at all and may sort itself out as well but even in a worst case you have options to correct it without any really drastic action. Andrew Thank you Andrew. I appreciate the information. Would you mind telling me whether you have any pain or discomfort from your scoliosis, or whether it has limited your mobility at all? lm Hi lm, I was having some back pain over the past few years hence the X Ray which showed up the scoliosis. I don't think the scoliosis alone was responsible for the discomfort as physio has dramatically reduced it (the pain) and at the moment I am free of any back pain. My mobility is not impaired by it at all despite compression fractures on some of the disks of the spine. As you have caught it in your child early I am pretty certain that you will be able to correct it if needs be and that it will be sorted out once and for all, just a laymans opinion but every thing I have heard, read and experienced makes me think your child will be 100% with monitoring and any corrective action that experts feel is necessary now. Andrew |
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On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:43:23 +0000 (UTC), "Andrew"
wrote: I was having some back pain over the past few years hence the X Ray which showed up the scoliosis. I don't think the scoliosis alone was responsible for the discomfort as physio has dramatically reduced it (the pain) and at the moment I am free of any back pain. My mobility is not impaired by it at all despite compression fractures on some of the disks of the spine. As you have caught it in your child early I am pretty certain that you will be able to correct it if needs be and that it will be sorted out once and for all, just a laymans opinion but every thing I have heard, read and experienced makes me think your child will be 100% with monitoring and any corrective action that experts feel is necessary now. Andrew I'm glad that your PT has helped you. I've seen a chiropractor for some chronic shoulder pain and it's amazing what the right exercises can do. I've taken my son to see his pediatrician, who measured everything and explained everything to him and to me (he's a great doc in that he talks directly to -- and listens intently to -- the patient, even when the patient is eight). One leg is 1.5 cm longer than the other, which has thrown everything off, hips, back, and shoulders. At this time he's recommending a heel wedge insert for his shoes, but nothing more. He ordered x-rays to confirm (we haven't been to the radiologist yet). Once we get those, and the true degree of the curve, I will probably get a second opinion. Thanks again for all the info you gave me. lm |
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"lm" wrote in message ... On Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:43:23 +0000 (UTC), "Andrew" wrote: I've taken my son to see his pediatrician, who measured everything and explained everything to him and to me (he's a great doc in that he talks directly to -- and listens intently to -- the patient, even when the patient is eight). One leg is 1.5 cm longer than the other, which has thrown everything off, hips, back, and shoulders. At this time he's recommending a heel wedge insert for his shoes, but nothing more. He ordered x-rays to confirm (we haven't been to the radiologist yet). Once we get those, and the true degree of the curve, I will probably get a second opinion. Thanks again for all the info you gave me. lm lm, Glad it was useful. Remember, Bruce Lee had one leg significantly shorter than the other ( I don't know exactly how much but got a feeling it was certainly more than 1.5 cm). He stunned the world with his physical prowess and no one would have called him physically impaired so do bear that in mind. Also please recollect not a one of us is exactly symetrical. Good luck and have a happy festive season. Andrew |
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I am 15 years old and I have curved spine I get physical therapy for it and
it helps! |
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