i had an mri which shows disc desiccation and scoliosis. need to know if scoliosis is the cause of my disc problems or is the disc problem due to scoliosis. I am a letter carrier (mail man) been on the job since 2005. Very labour intensive. The satchel is designed to distribute all the weight I carry on my back rather than on my shoulders. In 2003 i had an xray showed my lower back was normal. Are these present problems job related?
Hello, Due to your job profile, there will be an additional weakness of the muscles of the spinal column leading to compression over the disc which is in between the two vertebral bodies.  To avoid more compression the body had taken the new position of the spinal column leading to scoliosis. At most times the disc which is situated in between the vertebral bodies loses the water content in that leading to reduced intervertebral disc place. I can say this is functional scoliosis and needs a correction to avoid more trouble to the intervertebral disc. The first thing to do is meeting up an orthopedist to get it physically examined, and also an MRI will be advised. Later taking medication for pain will be recommended.  Also, physical therapy will be helpful to correct functional scoliosis and also improving muscle strength with some exercise of correcting the spinal column. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Jay In Chat Doctor.