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

could a curved spine lead to neck ache?

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

Question 3

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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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 4

is it possible to reverse a curved spine?

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Yes: With reconstructive surgery, curved (scoliotic) spines can be corrected.  The correction may not necessarily be perfectly straight, but with good attention to spinal balance the results are often quite satisfactory.

Question 5

how do you manage pain from a curved spine?

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Pain and scoliosis: Mild or moderate curved spines respond well to physical therapy to relieve stresses on the spine.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: curved spine?

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Curved spine: Curved spine = The human spine is normally curved. However excessive or abnormal curvatures can be seen with conditions like  Lordosis, Kyphosis or Scoliosis

Question 7

how do you cope with a curved spine on plane trips?

Accepted Answer

Get up and move: Getting up and moving around every so often can take pressure off the back and allow your muscles to engage and help stabilize the back.

Question 8

if i had a 7 degree curved spine at 17, will it get worse as i age?

Accepted Answer

Not significantly: You had what is called spinal assymetry.  Scoliosis is defined as greater than or equal to 10 degree deviation.  By 17 you were presumably skeletally mature.  The chances of significant progression of a curve of that size in a skeletally mature person is very slim.

Question 9

i have a weirdly curved spine no matter what i do i can not improve my posture?

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Yes: i'm yes you can the Google various exercises for posture go to a physical therapist and get exercise program so I

Question 10

is there a form of tai chi or yoga to accommodate someone who has a curved spine?

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Pilates?: Similar good for backs keeps back out of extremes of nonfunctional motion you can consider a switch i always thought of tai chi as comfortable for backswater tai chi is available.

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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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Is it possible to reverse a curved spine?

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How do you manage pain from a curved spine?

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What is the definition or description of: curved spine?

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If i had a 7 degree curved spine at 17, will it get worse as i age?

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I have a weirdly curved spine no matter what i do i can not improve my posture?

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Is there a form of tai chi or yoga to accommodate someone who has a curved spine?

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