Scoliosis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Back pain[1] is one of the main problems caused by scoliosis in adults, so treatment is mainly aimed at pain relief.

If the condition is not severe and is not causing any pain, treatment may not be needed.

There is a separate page about treatment for scoliosis in children[2].

Painkilling tablets may help relieve the pain that can be associated with scoliosis.

NSAIDs[3], such as ibuprofen[4], are usually the first treatment recommended. These are available to buy from pharmacies and supermarkets without a prescription.

But NSAIDs are not suitable for everyone, so check the box or leaflet to see whether you can take the med...