Scoliosis is a lateral-curvature deformity of the spine. There are several causes for scoliosis. According to pediatric orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Kuivila of the Cleveland Clinic, "Congenital scoliosis is a result of a bone abnormality which is present at birth." Other causes include neuromuscular scoliosis, which is often seen in individuals with spina bifida, cerebral palsy or paralytic conditions; degenerative scoliosis such as spondylosis; major back surgery; or osteoporosis. You might get scoliosis from spinal cord abnormalities. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type and has no known cause. You could get spondylosis--spinal arthritis--if you do not treat scoliosis.
Instructions
1. Ensure that the muscles surrounding your hips and your deeper abdominals are strong and flexible before you start running. Have a physical therapist design a program for getting your back in shape.
2. Use a heated back-support belt when running. According to backpainadvice.co.uk, "Back supports that provide heat to the area may help to reduce pain."
3. Ice your back after running to reduce inflammation. Do not put ice directly on the skin, and remove it after a maximum of 20 minutes.
4. Take arthritis supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin to help ease pain. You can find them in health-food stores. Consider pain-relief medication only as a last resort.
5. Maintain spine flexibility. According to backpainadvice.co.uk, "Regular sessions with a licensed chiropractor can preserve joint flexibility and prevent the development of joint stiffness."
6. Use running shoes with good cushioning to lessen impact. Have your shoes fitted to ensure best support. A podiatrist can help you with this. Run on grass whenever possible for less impact on your spine.
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