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Suffering From Mild Scoliosis, Straightening Of Lumbar, Cross Country Runner. Treatment?
My son is 15 years old. He is 5 10 1/2 and weighs 138 pounds. He is a cross country runner on a HS team. He was experiencing severe pain and his family Dr. did X-rays. The results are: mild scoliosis and mild straigtening of the lumbar . What is the treatment for this? Should he continue to run? What are the long term effects of this condition?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
Hi,
This is not serious and can be quite common in young people. It should not stop him running. I suggest he sees a physio for advice on exercises to build core muscle strength to support his back. He has not stopped growing yet so his spine may improve over the next few years. It is unlikely to cause him long-term problems.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
This is not serious and can be quite common in young people. It should not stop him running. I suggest he sees a physio for advice on exercises to build core muscle strength to support his back. He has not stopped growing yet so his spine may improve over the next few years. It is unlikely to cause him long-term problems.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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