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I need to be careful with this question: The relevance of surgery depends on the case. However, I can give you some food for thoughts.
Hunchback is scoliosis, i.e. when the spine is not straight seen from the back, but curved. It needs to be operated when the distortion it causes to the thoracic cage impairs the functioning of vital organs (lungs or heart, usually).
These cases are fortunately rare. Most cases "just" cause back pain, and some (more or less) visible distortions. In these cases, one can differentiate between the structural part of the scoliosis, and its functional part. The first one is for example due to the shape of the bones, and one cannot modify it by exercises. The functional part is due to asymmetric muscle tension on both sides of the spine, and this can be arranged. As a result, the scoliosis is not removed, but it is reduced.
Recently, I met a teenager who started exercise therapy with a 29° scoliosis, which was brought down to 13° by training.
Therefore, my practical advice is the following:
- Get different opinions from different specialists;
- Ensure that your understanding of your condition is sufficient for you to take a well informed decision;
- If possible (i.e. if there is no real urgency), keep invasive treatment (e.g., surgery) for the end, when other treatments have failed. In this respect, bear in mind that postural therapy requires efforts and dedication, but usually pays off in the end.
Good luck with it, and don't hesitate to send me a mail (ogirard@ergolo gic.net) if need be.
Olivier
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