Question 1

i have a curved spine and suffer terrible pain in my back and neck. what can be done?

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Back surgeon: Would consult with a back surgeon.  If your scoliosis is sufficiently severe you may need surgery, but if not they will recommend a course of physical therapy or other things to help.  Good luck.

Question 2

my spine is curved and if i bend over or stoop when i get back up i get instant headaches up the back of my neck to my head every time ?

Accepted Answer

Restricted blood flo: If the spine muscles are tense with forward bending, and bending forward allows more blood to the head by gravity, the likely cause of your headaches is restricted venous flow between the heart and cranium, through the internal jugular veins. This may be secondary to a boney, muscular, or other various  neuro-vascular entrapments from anatomy that promotes posture at the expense of blood flow

Question 3

could a curved spine lead to neck ache?

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Scoliosis: Yes but also could be unrelated.  See a spine specialist.

Question 4

i am experiencing  neck strain, severe back pain and curved spine (quality: one shoulder higher) . i have scoliosis my bones are way different on side?

Accepted Answer

Explanation : Depending on severity of scoliosis you may experience back pain and some neck discomfort with prolonged sitting or standing. You need to interrupt these activities with physical exercise. Be well. Try to take care of yourself.

Question 5

pain shooting down my spine from neck?

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See your doctor: Does it happen when you flex your neck or turn your head? You should see your doctor.

Question 6

disc in neck spine is pushing out. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Disc bulge: Intervertebral discs are soft structures between the bony vertebrae of the spinal column that function as 'shock absorbers'.   They care referred to as bulging, herniated, slipped, etc. when they become malpositioned due to age or trauma.  These discs may press on nerves as they live the spinal canal, creating pain and weakness.  Practicing good ergonomics and core strengthening is important.

Question 7

what can it mean if my neck seems hunched over and my spine seems more prominent in that area? is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis: Depends on the age and underlying diseases. Poor chronic posturing problems chronic osteoporosis and long term increase of "kyphosis".

Question 8

i was diagnosed with hyperflexibility in my spine and neck (among other places) and i was wondering what the disadvantages to this are?

Accepted Answer

Hyperflexibility: Hyperflexibility may  indicate generalized ligamentous laxity and joint laxity which may make you more susceptible to injuries such as subluxations and dislocations.  See a physician for evaluation if you have an lingering/persistent pains.

Question 9

when i feel my spine, it feels like it has 2 dents in it. one by my neck and another in the middle of my back. what posture is correct? to fix it

Accepted Answer

Normal: The spine is naturally curved and the change from a lordotic  "c" shape in the neck to a kyphotic "d" in the mid back and back to a "c" shape in the low back leads to this impression.

Question 10

i have a huge knot at the base of my neck. and there's a smaller one further up my neck. the huge knot never goes away and it's right where my spine?

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Normal anatomy: This is a very frequent question and for most patients, the "knot" at the base of the neck is normal anatomy - the spinous processes of C7 and t1 are larger than the adjacent spinous processes, which gives the illusion of a knot.  Patients never notice that until they start having pain and reach back there.  Your smaller knot may very well be a spinous process also.  See an md if symptoms persist.

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I have a curved spine and suffer terrible pain in my back and neck. what can be done?

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My spine is curved and if i bend over or stoop when i get back up i get instant headaches up the back of my neck to my head every time ?

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Could a curved spine lead to neck ache?

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I am experiencing neck strain, severe back pain and curved spine (quality: one shoulder higher) . i have scoliosis my bones are way different on side?

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Pain shooting down my spine from neck?

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Disc in neck spine is pushing out. what does that mean?

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What can it mean if my neck seems hunched over and my spine seems more prominent in that area? is that normal?

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I was diagnosed with hyperflexibility in my spine and neck (among other places) and i was wondering what the disadvantages to this are?

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When i feel my spine, it feels like it has 2 dents in it. one by my neck and another in the middle of my back. what posture is correct? to fix it

A member asked:

I have a huge knot at the base of my neck. and there's a smaller one further up my neck. the huge knot never goes away and it's right where my spine?

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