Hello doctor, I am a 50-year-old woman and have been diagnosed with mild scoliosis many years ago. My left shoulder is slightly higher than my right and right hip slightly higher than my left. Of late I am experiencing muscle pain and stiffness in the left side of my neck and the left shoulder. Is this something linked to scoliosis? What should be the remedy? Currently, I am taking Replace H and Thyronorm.
Hi. Yes, quite possibly. Because you have a pre-existing imbalance in your upper spine, the muscle and ligaments are not subjected to similar stresses. This should be the first cause to be addressed through local therapies and strengthening of the weaker muscles. In addition, you will need to look at your current posture and aggravating factors if you want to avoid long-term problems and recurrence. For more information consult an orthopaedician and traumatologist online -->