Question 1

is there any way to fix a curved spine?

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Yes: Most mild spine curves benefit from fitness in posture and strength.  Compressive garments, specialty bras for women, and occasionally bracing can help for sustained activities to avoid fatigue and inprove awareness.  Significant and symptomatic curves need full spinal assessment and consideration of surgery combined with non-surgical care.  Also, maintain proper weight and bone health (vit d)

Question 2

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

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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 3

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

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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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

my half sister has a curved spine. could i get that from her? we share the same dad.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You could but that doesn't mean it's bad. Depending on the degree of the curve, most often, nothing has to be done. Many people have curved spines and have no problems whatsoever.

Question 7

is it physically possible to straighten a curved spine after they have passed puberty?

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Surgery: Depends on extent of curve, any complications, general health, etc. Consult your orthopedic surgeon for more info.

Question 8

what is a curved spine?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: Scoliosis translates literally to 'curved spine.'   it can be temporary or fixed.   It's a sideways curve, and can be either c shaped or s shaped. It can run in families.  It can happen to kids age 10 through teen years. In most cases, the cause is unknown.

Question 9

how do you cope with a curved spine?

Accepted Answer

Stay active: Stay in shape keep a strong core and use pain as your guide curve under 30 degrees perfo as well as a straight spine so not all curves are a bothers swing and bike easier on spine demands than running activities massage sore muscles.

Question 10

where can i go to fix a curved spine?

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Depends: This depends on whether it needs to be fixed in the first place.  That depends on the location and size of curve and it's chances of progression.  Also depends on if it's symptomatic (pain, neuro deficit or spinal imbalance) or visually displeasing.  Only a spine surgeon can determine this.  And only a spine surgeon trained in spinal deformity correction should fix it.

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