I am 20 weeks pregnant and have scoliosis in my lower back of about 17 degrees. i'm experiencing severe back pain in my right lower back making walking and any movement difficult. what can i do to reduce the pain?

Various things: Exercise such as walking, back flexion/extension. Apply heat, cold and/or massage to the lower back. Wear low heeled shoe with good arch. Sit in chairs with good upright back. Sleep on your side with pillows between the knees and on a firm mattress. Get help lifting heavy objects. If these measures fail then see a physical therapist and occasional analgesic such as Acetaminophen (tylenol) may help

Physical therapy : Pregnancy can put significant stress on any mom’s back, but especially when scoliosis is present . A good physical therapist can usually work with heat/ice/electrical stimulation/exercises, all of which should be quite safe in pregnancy.