trappednerve,

I heard back from my sister. Apparently, though scoliosis is as common in men as in women, the progression in women is quite different, so you might start (if you haven't already) some homework on that condition.

Everyone's case is going to be different, but if you think you've had it this long and never knew it, I'm guessing that yours is not as pronounced as some peoples', which may be in your favor.

My sister went through several chiropractors until she found one who was worn a darn with scoliosis, (moral: Don't give up if at first you don't succeed) and even then it took 2-3 years of treatments, but eventually she was pain-free. A regimen of glucosamine/chondroitin, ginger, fish oil, bromelain, curcumin, boswellia and anti-oxidants also helped.

HTH,

Doc