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I've just got back from my GP, after my Pilates instructor told me to go and see him. My left shoulder is significantly higher than my right, and from the back, apparently my spine has scoliosed (sp?) from the shoulder blades up. My GP says there's nothing to worry about, even though there is a clear scoliosis, and that I should do some press ups and exercises like the lat pull down machine at the gym (which I'm not a member of because I can't afford it!). My Pilates instructor doesn't think that's a very good response and thinks something more needs to be done. So what do I do? Do I get my dh weights out and start pumping iron (I run 2 - 3 times a week and do Pilates once a week), or do I head for the nearest Physio/ Osteopath/ Chiropractor? (Bearing in mind cash isn't too plentiful!!).

I'd be grateful for any advice - I don't want to sound flippant, but I don't fancy looking like the female version of Quasimodo in 10 years time, really. Actually, I am reasonably concerned. Anything to do with backs fills me with dread - ds1 has Spina Bifida, and it's taken me 3 weeks of my Pilates instructor badgering me to get off my backside and go to the doctors.