Originally Posted by
Echidna
I was born with heavy scoliosis, but the only time I did have problems with it was when I let my smart relatives talk me into "showing it to a doctor", who then poked around my back, giving me the very first back pain of my life.
Now I don't know how bad yours is, but I'd go with a lot of swimming and physical therapy/exercise. I wouldn't let anyone mess around my spine with metal rods unless I was completely unable to move (probably not even then).
I could imagine such a procedure would interfere with tailswimming (as you need to bend your spine), don't know anyone who underwent that surgery, though.
Best of luck.
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