https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/anyone-been-diagnosed-with-a-torqued-spine-and-scoliosis-how-did-you-manage-the-pain-and-were-you-able-to-avoid-meb <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:39:09 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/anyone-been-diagnosed-with-a-torqued-spine-and-scoliosis-how-did-you-manage-the-pain-and-were-you-able-to-avoid-meb <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:39:09 -0400 2017-07-29T13:39:09-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/anyone-been-diagnosed-with-a-torqued-spine-and-scoliosis-how-did-you-manage-the-pain-and-were-you-able-to-avoid-meb?n=2780222&urlhash=2780222 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ref AR 40-501 chapter 3 standards for retention for the issue. A MEB/PED will be started if the condition warrants one. If it was diagnosed below the retention threshold one might not be automatically started. The commander can request one be started as well. 1SG Russell S. Sat, 29 Jul 2017 13:44:03 -0400 2017-07-29T13:44:03-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/anyone-been-diagnosed-with-a-torqued-spine-and-scoliosis-how-did-you-manage-the-pain-and-were-you-able-to-avoid-meb?n=2780337&urlhash=2780337 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had all sorts of problems with my back (cracked vertebrae, mild scoliosis, severe muscle spasms). What I found that helped was Yoga and pilates. Both strengthen the core more than just crunches do. Since I started doing that, I have had very, very few problems. Mostly when I lay off for a few days... LT Brad McInnis Sat, 29 Jul 2017 14:22:28 -0400 2017-07-29T14:22:28-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/anyone-been-diagnosed-with-a-torqued-spine-and-scoliosis-how-did-you-manage-the-pain-and-were-you-able-to-avoid-meb?n=2780568&urlhash=2780568 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Isn&#39;t scoliosis an automatic DQ condition? MSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:42 -0400 2017-07-29T16:30:42-04:00 2017-07-29T13:39:09-04:00