A member asked:

Scoliosis is interfering with my daily life, back muscles are imbalanced, causing back and pelvic pain.what exercises can i do to correct my imbalance?

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Typically scoliosis : does not cause pain unless it involved the lower back or it is of a significant degree leading to spinal imbalance. There can be associated conditions seen higher prevalence in scoliosis such as spondylolisthesis which may be a source of the pain. You should be evaluated by an orthopedic spine surgeon & if no major issues a core stabization regimen along with flexibility & cardio exercises.

Answered 7/15/2017

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Dr. Don Penney answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Options for treatmen: For the adolescent (Age 19) treatment for curves 40 degrees that are progressive despite brace treatment, surgery maybe indicated.? Treatment options include observation, orthoses (brace) and surgery. There is no evidence that exercise programs are effective in preventing progression.

Answered 9/29/2016

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