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Back support aids for those with lower back 'C' curve

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vivienneE
vivienneE

I have idiopathic scoliosis – specifically a ‘C’ curve in my lower spine. Work have bought me a great chair for my desk but I often have to run around the University and work in student rooms and sadly the chairs are terrible basic plastic chairs with no back support.

I have been given a catalogue for back supports I can carry around and strap to or put on chairs but there’s a wide range and wondered if anyone could offer advice out which might be best for the kind of curve I have? I know were all different but otherwise I'm picking randomly!

I’ve tweeted and facebooked about as well, am hoping someone can offer advice from experience

cheers

V

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  • eileen64__UK
    eileen64__UK vivienneE

    Posted

    I'm sorry V I cant help but would be very interested to hear what others have to say.

    I've got idopathetic kyphoscoliosis......C shap curve and slight hump.....let me know if you find out anything please

    I also have osteo arthritis, and a fracture at the top of my leg after a hip replacement...the hospital said nothing they could do about it...it would heal itself but would take a long long time.......6 months later I'm still on crutches I've just been diagnosed with osteoporosis now  LOL  I'm collecting them

    Love

    Eileen

  • Becca88
    Becca88 vivienneE

    Posted

    Hi Vivienne, I have the exact same condition as you! My curve has recently developped into a C-curve and as you already know, it is extremely painful. I don't know much about back supports, sorry! but i can suggest something like a tens machine. You can buy them at most pharmasies/drug stores and you can get a more heavy duty one that straps on around your lower back or a smaller handheld one that you can stick anywhere (fit it in your bag!)
    • eileen64__UK
      eileen64__UK Becca88

      Posted

      Hi

      I've tried a TENS and it doesnt seem to do my back much good.

      Not heard of the heavy duty ones......this is one that clips over trousers or a skirt waistband

      Eileen {UK}

       

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