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December 13, 2011 - 9:41am
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what can be happen or effect when u age at 40 to 50 years old?
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Hi Anon
Thank you for writing to us!
We need more information before we can help you. Are you asking this for yourself? Have you been diagnosed with scoliosis? Are you wondering about surgery (which is very possible at your age) or are you looking for information about how scolisosis affects people as they get older?
In the meantime, you can read all about Scoliosis and it's treatments here: http://www.empowher.com/condition/scoliosis
Best,
~Susan
December 13, 2011 - 10:32amThis Comment
hi . yes i was diagnosed with scoliosis. i am looking for information about how scolisosis affects me as i get older..???
December 15, 2011 - 8:59amHi Anon
Thank you for the update!
Older people with scoliosis can have surgery if required - generally surgeons prefer to operate on people 50 years or younger so if you feel surgery might be needed for you, then you should look into this now.
Depending on the progression of the scoliosis, moderate exercise or physical therapy is necessary but actually may need to be avoided if it may cause further degeneration.
Pain management may be necessary. Since our bones and muscles decline in strength with age, no matter how healthy we are, older people with scoliosis will need muscle conditioning and be monitored carefully for osteoporosis. You may need to take a medication or supplement to make sure you avoid osteoporosis.
Using these treatments can help tremendously to avoid further disability later on and the sooner these treatments (muscle conditioning, physical therapy and nutritional supplements) begin the better.
If you are not on a regime like this, it's a good idea to start.
I hope this helps!
~Susan
December 15, 2011 - 11:22am