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Curved spine and prolonged sitting. does it cause back pain?
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No: A normal spine has three gentle curves-one in the neck, one in the mid-back, and one in the low back. If you have back pain with sitting, this is one sign of a torn or cracked disc. If the pain is severe or limiting your activity, see your doctor and get an mri.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Typically not: A small curvature of the back is typically not associated with back pain. You should be evaluated to make sure there is not a more serious underlying cause of your back pain.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Sometimes: In my clinical experience, prolonged sitting, even w/ normal spine can result in taught muscles, flexed vertebrae & injured/inflamed nerves.Injured ligaments also allow abnormal spine motion/hyperflexion during sitting, resulting in pain.Abnormal curves make the spine/muscles/nerves even more susceptible to such irritation.Osteopathic diagnosis, manipulation, prolo/neuroprolotherapy, etc. may help
Answered 2/26/2016
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