Is my back pain caused by scoliosis?

[caz]

Hi Canuck Physio - thanks for your reply. Yes, I tend to be sceptical of any claim made by someone who is taking my money, so I understand what you mean about chiropractors! I am sure he is right that I have scoliosis, but yes, you may be right that this has nothing to do with my pain. Its just that no-one else has been able to give me a reason for my back pain. As far as I can tell, I am doing everything I can to help - I am not overweight, I try to keep fit, I do stretching and core stability exercises, I take Alexander Technique lessons to make sure my posture is as good as it can be....I don't know what else I can do!

The problem is that I haven't yet found anyone who has helped with my pain long term - I've seen a chiropractor and 2 physios over the past couple of years, and while all have helped a bit in the short term, none have had lasting affect.

Anyway, I have been referred to another physio, who I am seeing in a couple of week's time...so fingers crossed!

[Canuck Physio]

OF course,

Unfortunately back pain comes with more than its fair share of possible sources.

Although I have nothing against, Chiropractic physiotherapists can do the same (as in Grade 5 spinal manipulations ie. "crack of back") Which has its use in certain individuals, but not all.

What I am saying is that the scoliosis may be over-diagnosis, or may simply need confirmation from someone else.

Additionally, I am unaware of the Alexander Technique.

Perhaps you can detail when you first noticed this problem, what exacerbates it, alleviates it. etc.