Scoliosis

Medications

When back pain occurs in association with scoliosis, the pain may be caused by problems in a muscle, disc, facet, or nerve root, or by a tumor. It is not usually caused by the curve itself. Some people may use nonprescription medicines such as aspirin and ibuprofen to treat back pain. While these medicines may relieve symptoms of back pain temporarily, they do not heal scoliosis or back injuries, nor do they stop the pain from coming back.

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW	Last Updated: August 30, 2007
Medical Review:	Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas S. Renshaw, MD - Orthopedics
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